Montessori at Home Guide: A Short Practical Model to Gently Guide Your 2 to 6-Year-Old Through Learning Self-Care

“Any child who is self-sufficient, who can tie his shoes, dress or undress himself, reflects in his joy and sense of achievement the image of human dignity, which is derived from a sense of independence.” -Maria Montessori

In this edition of the 'Montessori at Home Guide' series, you'll find a wonderful parent or caregiver's guide to gently help your 2 to 6-year-old learn self-care. Written with the busy parent in mind, Rachel Peachey, a Montessori pre-school teacher and parent, presents practical lessons that are easy enough for the very beginner, yet they will inspire the most seasoned of Montessori parents. This guide will help you jump start your child's learning of proper hygiene, dressing, eating, safety, and manners. Each of these topics are covered thoroughly and in a Montessori inspired fashion to help your young child quickly master essential life skills and, most importantly, master their world through independence.