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Μοντεσσόρι στο Σπίτι με το Παιδί, How to cultivate children's creative thinking and kindness

Authors: Simone Davies,Junnifa Uzodike

INDEPENDENT, CURIOUS CHILDREN; CALM, MINDFUL PARENTS

When children are given autonomy and encouragement to explore their potential, it is amazing what they can achieve. In this book, esteemed...

INDEPENDENT, CURIOUS CHILDREN; CALM, MINDFUL PARENTS

When children are given autonomy and encouragement to explore their potential, it is amazing what they can achieve. In this book, esteemed educators Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike show parents how to nurture children's innate curiosity and help them develop respectful relationships with their family and...

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INDEPENDENT, CURIOUS CHILDREN; CALM, MINDFUL PARENTS

When children are given autonomy and encouragement to explore their potential, it is amazing what they can achieve. In this book, esteemed educators Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike show parents how to nurture children's innate curiosity and help them develop respectful relationships with their family and social surroundings. With examples, photographs, and useful charts, they guide you to:

  • Become your child's guide by allowing them space to grow.
  • Shape your home to encourage exploration.
  • Organize Montessori activities that respect the child's developmental pace and interests.
  • Cultivate kindness and good manners so they can create healthy relationships and find solutions to problems.
  • Support your child during the challenging period of adolescence.

Is there an easier way to raise our children? Can we become parents with a meaningful presence and calmness? And what would our family life be like if we set aside complex situations, distractions, devices, and screens? Step-by-step suggestions for understanding children's needs, raising them with joy, and preparing them for the future.

  • Essential Montessori principles for children aged 3-12
  • Designing the home environment (prepared environment)
  • Cultivating the child's social and moral development (social interactions, kindness and good manners, managing disruptive behaviors)
  • Daily life (food, sleep, toilet, routines)
  • Other practical issues (traveling with the child, multilingualism, ADHD)
  • Managing sensitive topics (theft, money, death, sex, war, climate change, faith)
  • Adolescence (freedom and boundaries, technology, school, preparing for the maturity stage)
  • Targeted activities (enhancing concentration, helping with study, cultivating imagination and creativity, self-care, oral/written expression, etc.)

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Authors
Simone Davies, Junnifa Uzodike
Publisher
Metaichmio
Language
Greek
Subtitle
How to cultivate children's creative thinking and kindness
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
288
Release Date
11/2024
Publication Date
2024
Dimensions
17x24 cm
Series
Montessori at Home
ISBN-13
9786180341447

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  • Vivi_Alexaki
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    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    These are the tips we want to hear for those of us who don't have parents for help. The encouragement to be good for yourself so that you can be good for others, especially for your child.

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  • Thaleia_Ef
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    Interesting book if you are interested in Montessori philosophy. Quite explanatory, although in some cases I would say repetitive. Some things seem too theoretical and not so applicable.
    Edit: My baby is about to turn one, and this year I realized that I read it for nothing, all these philosophies are just a bunch of theories.. obviously, no one asks permission from the baby to change or pick them up, come on.

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    • I would not read a book by the same author
    • I would not recommend it for reading
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  • The book is a good introduction to the Montessori pedagogical method. It helps you understand the basic principles of the method, but not to delve deeper into it.

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    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
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    • I might read a book by the same author
    • I might recommend it for reading
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  • Elenaa87

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    If you like this method, then yes! Buy it! I can't follow all of them, but some of them help me a lot!

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
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    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • Maria..Alexandraki
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    I would have liked to have read it already during pregnancy. Definitely necessary for parents and caregivers whether they follow the Montessori method or not. Excellent!

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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • giota_taxm
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    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    I got tired before noon, many things were repeating, I would prefer it to be separated if it's a development period

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    • Paper quality
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • It was not easy to read
    • It was not interesting
    • I didn't like the writing style
    • I would not recommend it for reading
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  • Despina277

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    Very interesting book for anyone who wants to delve into Montessori philosophy. At the end of the book, there are gathered the suggested activities by age group, which is very useful.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • Aristoula_Zotou
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    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Wonderful read! I believe all new parents deserve to familiarize themselves with the principles of the Montessori approach, and this specific book is the best

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • gianna_ntk
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    There are many books about Montessori philosophy, from this perspective it is very good because it gathers all the information in one text. Personally, however, I would prefer to have more about interpersonal relationships and less about how to organize the house.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • I liked the writing style
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • I might recommend it for reading
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  • Konstantia_Krania
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    An excellent book with practical advice, without staying only in theory. Great activities and ideas with such simple and everyday materials, achieving a double goal: enjoyable engagement (play) and skill acquisition. Simplified and understandable.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • tzeniavrami
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    Very dense written only this as a negative
    However, it has nice example images and explanations that you can read even if you don't know anything about Montessori

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
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  • sofia_kotopouli
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    An excellent guide, written in simple language that serves as the perfect assistant for implementing the method at home

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  • melimarcrete
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    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    It seems very helpful for us who are just starting out! However, the quality of the version could be better.

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  • psemma_k
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    Very helpful for parents and teachers, whether they follow the method or not. I highly recommend it.

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  • Polyanna_Buttigieg
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    Just arrived, quite fast considering the circumstances, it is infinitely useful and explanatory, thank you very much

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    Nice book. Explains quite simply and understandably.

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    Very helpful and detailed book! Definitely worth it.

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    Excellent

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    Very informative book! Although some ideas are quite difficult to implement!

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    • I would read a book by the same author
    • Was it relatively interesting?
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    I should have gotten it sooner!!! It is quite interesting and helpful!!!!

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    Excellent book, very useful tips and activities suggested!

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    Perfect
    I will try to implement what I read!!!!!

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    Awesome approach that all parents should know

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    I highly recommend it!

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  • These are the tips we want to hear for those of us who don't have parents for help. The encouragement to be good for yourself so that you can be good for others, especially for your child.

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  • Interesting book if you are interested in Montessori philosophy. Quite explanatory, although in some cases I would say repetitive. Some things seem too theoretical and not so applicable.
    Edit: My baby is about to turn one, and this year I realized that I read it for nothing, all these philosophies are just a bunch of theories.. obviously, no one asks permission from the baby to change or pick them up, come on.

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  • The book is a good introduction to the Montessori pedagogical method. It helps you understand the basic principles of the method, but not to delve deeper into it.

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  • If you like this method, then yes! Buy it! I can't follow all of them, but some of them help me a lot!

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INDEPENDENT, CURIOUS CHILDREN; CALM, MINDFUL PARENTS

When children are given autonomy and encouragement to explore their potential, it is amazing what they can achieve. In this book, esteemed educators Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike show parents how to nurture children's innate curiosity and help them develop respectful relationships with their family and social surroundings. With examples, photographs, and useful charts, they guide you to:

  • Become your child's guide by allowing them space to grow.
  • Shape your home to encourage exploration.
  • Organize Montessori activities that respect the child's developmental pace and interests.
  • Cultivate kindness and good manners so they can create healthy relationships and find solutions to problems.
  • Support your child during the challenging period of adolescence.

Is there an easier way to raise our children? Can we become parents with a meaningful presence and calmness? And what would our family life be like if we set aside complex situations, distractions, devices, and screens? Step-by-step suggestions for understanding children's needs, raising them with joy, and preparing them for the future.

  • Essential Montessori principles for children aged 3-12
  • Designing the home environment (prepared environment)
  • Cultivating the child's social and moral development (social interactions, kindness and good manners, managing disruptive behaviors)
  • Daily life (food, sleep, toilet, routines)
  • Other practical issues (traveling with the child, multilingualism, ADHD)
  • Managing sensitive topics (theft, money, death, sex, war, climate change, faith)
  • Adolescence (freedom and boundaries, technology, school, preparing for the maturity stage)
  • Targeted activities (enhancing concentration, helping with study, cultivating imagination and creativity, self-care, oral/written expression, etc.)

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Book Excerpt

Authors
Simone Davies, Junnifa Uzodike
Publisher
Metaichmio
Language
Greek
Subtitle
How to cultivate children's creative thinking and kindness
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
288
Release Date
11/2024
Publication Date
2024
Dimensions
17x24 cm
Series
Montessori at Home
ISBN-13
9786180341447

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  • Vivi_Alexaki
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    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    These are the tips we want to hear for those of us who don't have parents for help. The encouragement to be good for yourself so that you can be good for others, especially for your child.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • Thaleia_Ef
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    Interesting book if you are interested in Montessori philosophy. Quite explanatory, although in some cases I would say repetitive. Some things seem too theoretical and not so applicable.
    Edit: My baby is about to turn one, and this year I realized that I read it for nothing, all these philosophies are just a bunch of theories.. obviously, no one asks permission from the baby to change or pick them up, come on.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would not read a book by the same author
    • I would not recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • The book is a good introduction to the Montessori pedagogical method. It helps you understand the basic principles of the method, but not to delve deeper into it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • Paper quality
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • I might recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Elenaa87

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    If you like this method, then yes! Buy it! I can't follow all of them, but some of them help me a lot!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • Maria..Alexandraki
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    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    I would have liked to have read it already during pregnancy. Definitely necessary for parents and caregivers whether they follow the Montessori method or not. Excellent!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • giota_taxm
    2
    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    I got tired before noon, many things were repeating, I would prefer it to be separated if it's a development period

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • It was not easy to read
    • It was not interesting
    • I didn't like the writing style
    • I would not recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Despina277

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    Very interesting book for anyone who wants to delve into Montessori philosophy. At the end of the book, there are gathered the suggested activities by age group, which is very useful.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Aristoula_Zotou
    5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Wonderful read! I believe all new parents deserve to familiarize themselves with the principles of the Montessori approach, and this specific book is the best

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • gianna_ntk
    4
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    There are many books about Montessori philosophy, from this perspective it is very good because it gathers all the information in one text. Personally, however, I would prefer to have more about interpersonal relationships and less about how to organize the house.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • I liked the writing style
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • I might recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Konstantia_Krania
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    An excellent book with practical advice, without staying only in theory. Great activities and ideas with such simple and everyday materials, achieving a double goal: enjoyable engagement (play) and skill acquisition. Simplified and understandable.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • tzeniavrami
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Very dense written only this as a negative
    However, it has nice example images and explanations that you can read even if you don't know anything about Montessori

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • sofia_kotopouli
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    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    An excellent guide, written in simple language that serves as the perfect assistant for implementing the method at home

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  • melimarcrete
    5
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    It seems very helpful for us who are just starting out! However, the quality of the version could be better.

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  • psemma_k
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    Very helpful for parents and teachers, whether they follow the method or not. I highly recommend it.

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  • Polyanna_Buttigieg
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    Just arrived, quite fast considering the circumstances, it is infinitely useful and explanatory, thank you very much

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    Nice book. Explains quite simply and understandably.

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    Very helpful and detailed book! Definitely worth it.

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    Excellent

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    Very informative book! Although some ideas are quite difficult to implement!

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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • Was it relatively interesting?
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    I should have gotten it sooner!!! It is quite interesting and helpful!!!!

    Translated from Greek ·
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    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
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    Excellent book, very useful tips and activities suggested!

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    Perfect
    I will try to implement what I read!!!!!

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  • 5
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Awesome approach that all parents should know

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    I highly recommend it!

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  • These are the tips we want to hear for those of us who don't have parents for help. The encouragement to be good for yourself so that you can be good for others, especially for your child.

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    3
  • Interesting book if you are interested in Montessori philosophy. Quite explanatory, although in some cases I would say repetitive. Some things seem too theoretical and not so applicable.
    Edit: My baby is about to turn one, and this year I realized that I read it for nothing, all these philosophies are just a bunch of theories.. obviously, no one asks permission from the baby to change or pick them up, come on.

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    4
  • The book is a good introduction to the Montessori pedagogical method. It helps you understand the basic principles of the method, but not to delve deeper into it.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • If you like this method, then yes! Buy it! I can't follow all of them, but some of them help me a lot!

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