02316cam a22003133u 4500 58379 UtSlPG 20260610134338.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15005316 UtSlPG en iso639-1 LB Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin, 1875-1961 Montessori children Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-11-29 Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Montessori Children" by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey is a work on educational philosophy written in the early 20th century. The text focuses on the Montessori method of education, exploring how children under this system develop their personalities through self-directed learning and various hands-on activities. The author emphasizes the importance of providing children with freedom and a supportive environment to nurture their innate curiosity and potential. The opening of the book sets the stage for Bailey's observations of the Montessori approach in Rome, where she had the opportunity to witness children as they engaged with the learning materials in their environment. It introduces Maria Montessori, a pioneering figure in child education, and discusses her philosophy, which advocates for the liberation and natural development of children rather than adhering strictly to traditional teaching methods. Bailey shares her impressions and insights on how children—like Margherita, who arrives at a childhood center with a sense of purpose—thrived in a setting that encouraged exploration and independence, highlighting the transformative effects of Montessori's teaching style on the lives of young learners. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Montessori method of education https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58379 99206 99206