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Lillard, Paula Polk,

Montessori from the start : the child at home from birth to age three / Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen. - First edition. - xxi, 259 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-246) and index.

Preface -- Psycho-motor development time line -- Introduction -- The completion of the human being -- Welcoming the newborn -- Discovering the world -- The hand and the brain -- Crawling to coordination -- Practical life -- Personal care -- Language and intelligence -- The developing will -- Conclusion.

What can parents do to help their youngest children in their task of self-formation? How does the Montessori method of hands-on learning and self-discovery relate to the youngest infants? This authoritative and accessible book answers these and many other questions. Illustrations.

ISBN: 0805211128 9780805211122

LCCN: 2002191214

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Montessori method of education
Education, Preschool--Parent participation
Child development.

LC Class. No.: LB1029.M75 / L55 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 371.392