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Kahn, David, Ed. – 1995
This short booklet describes Montessori preschool methods, materials, and environments. The booklet provides background on Maria Montessori and highlights her commitment to facilitating the self-creating process of the child. Preschool years are described as being critical in that they are the peak of children's ability to absorb all that is going…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy
Kahn, David, Ed. – 1995
This short booklet describes Montessori elementary education methods, materials, and environments. The booklet discusses 6-year-olds as inquisitive individuals seeking to make sense of their existence and experiences. It also presents a cosmic educational perspective which emphasizes a global world view. Storytelling is discussed as a way to…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy
Riley, Sue Spayth – 1984
Providing suggestions for parents and teachers, this anecdotal collection of an early childhood educator's experiences and insights emphasizes the importance of developing the decision-making capabilities of young children. Fundamentally, the discussion asserts that one of the major responsibilities of adults is to give children freedom to learn…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Decision Making, Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education
