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

The Essential Guide for Raising School-Aged Children the Montessori Way

From the bestselling authors of The Montessori Toddler and The Montessori Baby comes the next essential book in the series — The Montessori Child, a comprehensive, practical guide to raising children ages 3–12 with independence, curiosity, and compassion at the center.

Written by AMI-certified Montessori educators Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike, this book brings Montessori principles out of the classroom and into everyday family life — with warmth, clarity, and actionable guidance.

What You Will Find Inside

• Home environment guidance — how to set up your space to encourage curiosity, independence, and order
• Social and moral development — balancing age-appropriate freedoms with thoughtful limit-setting
• Hands-on learning activities — dozens of activities covering literacy, numeracy, art, science, and community-building
• Connection with the natural world — fostering environmental awareness and a sense of belonging
• Bonus chapter on the teen years — extending Montessori principles into adolescence

Why Parents and Educators Love It

This book offers a grounded, intentional alternative to the overwhelm of modern parenting. It helps you better understand your child's developmental needs, make more purposeful choices for your family, and support each child in growing into their unique potential.

A must-read for parents, homeschool families, and educators who want to bring the best of Montessori into daily life.

Book Details

• Authors: Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike
• Pages: 288
• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: 9.29 x 6.61 x 1.02 in
• Publication date: March 5, 2024
• ISBN: 9781523512416

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