Description
Beginning with the ‘continuing journey’ of Montessori education and the successive planes of education, this booklet launches into a glimpse of the six-year-old as philosopher. Full-colour photos, dynamic graphics, and a thorough but readable text present the elementary-aged child in a state of wonder and the teacher as storyteller. A cosmic education chart communicates the Montessori ‘big picture’ overview of all knowledge. The booklet shows the interrelatedness of all the materials and activities within the elementary prepared environment. It also points out the need for exploration beyond the classroom: ‘going out.’ The social nature of the child is emphasised through sections on social development and on the Montessori elementary teacher as a specialist in the child. Finally, the book discusses parent involvement and the school as a community, along with the question all parents ask: What happens after Montessori elementary?,
