If you’re intrigued by child development or you're an educator looking for transformative insights, “The Absorbent Mind” by Maria Montessori will really resonate with you. It's a thought-provoking exploration of how children learn and develop, representing Montessori’s visionary approach to education. This book could profoundly change how you see and interact with children, providing a new perspective on fostering their natural abilities.

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In response to the crisis in American education, more than five thousand public and private schools across the nation have adopted the timeless Montessori Method of teaching, of which this book is the cornerstone. Written by the women whose name is synonymous worldwide with child development theory, The Absorbent Mind takes its title from the phrase that the inspired Italian doctor coined to characterize the child's most crucial developmental stage: the first six years.A new foreword by John Chattin-McNichols, Ph.D., President of the American Montessori Society, places this classic book in a contemporary context, offering an intelligent discussion of current thinking in child education.

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