The Montessori Child: A Parent's Guide to Raising Capable Children with Creative Minds and Compassionate Hearts (The Parents' Guide to Montessori)

The Montessori Child is a fantastic guide for anyone looking to raise independent, compassionate, and creative children. It breaks down the Montessori philosophy in a clear and practical way, making it easy to apply at home. I love how it emphasizes nurturing a child’s natural curiosity and fostering kindness. This book gave me new tools and insights that have already made a difference in how I parent. If you’re looking to raise capable kids with big hearts and bright minds, this book is a must!

This book should be a staple in every school's resource library for families. It stands out for its accessibility, with practical, easy-to-implement suggestions that are especially relevant in today's world. Other reviewers have expressed concern about its mention of inclusive practices but I found that content to be presented in a respectful and developmentally appropriate manner, and an absolute must for anyone interested in raising kind and considerate humans. I particularly liked reading about the lived experiences of parents raising children the Montessori way. This book is an essential primer for families interested in the Montessori approach beyond the toddler years. Highly recommend!

It is a gift to watch Simone grow as a Montessori author. This book is full of crucial knowledge about the Montessori method while also hitting all the important points of the 3-12 age range. And a perfect addition to The Montessori Toddler and The Montessori Baby.It’s an immediate must read and I’ll be recommending it to all the families I work with.

So many great Montessori principles covered in this book! Our littles attend a Montessori school, but we want to make sure our home set up and interactions encourage those principles at home, too. This has everything from the philosophy background to applicable activities and practices to put it place today. It’s also beautifully written and illustrated in a sturdy, yet lightweight book!

Great read so helpful for toddlers and first time parents. Keep referring back to this for helpful tips

I love the context and how the breakdown is so easy, and you can go directly and read through what will retest you the most of each topic.

This is a great way for parents to find sound advice for raising children. You may not agree with everything presented by the authors; but this is true with any book about something as intimate as family life. I appreciate Simone's and Junnifa's personal examples from their own experiences, and their clear stance on technology and setting up homes to be places of exploration, creativity, and reflection. This is valuable advice in our chaotic times!

I love this book. My children attended a Montessori preschool and I loved The Montessori Toddler to help me support them in their younger years. Now that they are older, I'm glad to have this book on hand!