Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook by Maria Montessori on Free Audio Book Download

Here's sort of a parenting and teaching instructional audio book. In the early 20th century, Italian educator Maria Montessori developed an intuitive educational system for early childhood that is now utilized all over the world and continues to grow in popularity. With a focus placed on strengthening a child’s self-initiative, the Montessori method stresses structured play where children use every-day items to develop their sensory abilities and slowly formulate how they will explore and interact with the world. As the child develops, the teaching becomes more abstract, identifying and building on a given child’s natural strengths in a an organic way. Librivox has recorded a free audio version of an official guide that was initially designed for teachers, and includes invaluable insight from Montessori herself. The Handbook serves a dual function as both an indispensable guide for current Montessori practitioners and as an introduction to the method for anyone interested in learning more about it.