The Montessori Way is a publication of The Montessori Foundation 1001 Bern Creek Loop Sarasota, Florida 34240 <strong>Ph</strong>one: 941-379-6626/800-655-5843 Fax: 941-379-6671 www.montessri.org Printed by Todd Allen Printing Co., Inc. Beltsville, Maryland © 2003 All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America Reproduction of any part of this publication in any manner is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of the publisher. ISBN: ######## The Montessori Way – 1st ed Cover <strong>Ph</strong>oto by Larry Canner Taken at the Oneness Family School, Bethesda, MD For in<strong>for</strong>mation about purchasing additional copies,or <strong>for</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation on any of the products or services offered by the Montessori Foundation, please call The Foundation at 941-379-6626 or (toll free) 800-655-5843 or visit our website: www.montessori.org T he Montessori Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of Montessori education around the world. Its mission is to nurture, inspire, and support the development of strong, successful Montessori schools throughout North America. The Foundation is committed to promoting Dr. Montessori’s dream of a worldwide community of children and adults working together to teach peace and global understanding, cooperation rather than conflict, and to celebrate the universal values of kindness, compassion, and nonviolence. The Montessori Foundation works with the international Montessori community, providing programs, services, resources, and lines of communications among parents, educators, and schools who are interested in learning more about the insights, research, and approach pioneeered by Dr.Maria Montessori. The Montessori Foundation’s programs include: The Montessori Foundation Tomorrow’s Child magazine, an international journal enjoyed by Montessori parents and educators around the world. The Foundation’s Publication Center offers hundreds of difficult-to-find books and other resources of interest to Montessori teachers, parents, and heads of schools. The Montessori Leadership Institute offers a broad program of in-depth and practical courses in Montessori leadership on a wide range of topics — from school design to fundraising, recruitment, internal communications, and curriculum development. The Montessori Academy <strong>for</strong> Peace and its program of retreats, workshops,and symposia on issues specifically connected to the development of Peaceful Children, Peaceful Families, and Peaceful School Communities. The Foundation’s Montessori School Consultation Service provides a wealth of knowledge and experience when schools need more intensive on-site counsel. We work with boards, Heads of Schools, and faculties <strong>for</strong> Montessori programs, fundraising, capital campaigns, the search <strong>for</strong> corporate and foundation support, public relations and recruitment, and assistance in program and curriculum development. The Montessori Foundation inspired the development of the International Montessori Council, a membership organization <strong>for</strong> Montessori schools, parents, and educators around the world. The Council was <strong>for</strong>med to offer accreditation to Montessori schools, programs in professional development, school selfassessment and improvement, parenting centers, and to assist with the development of Montessori Councils at the state/provincial and grassroots level. The Council publishes Montessori Leadership, a magazine written specifically <strong>for</strong> heads of schools, educational coordinators, key parent leaders, and trustees.
The Montessori Way The Montessori Foundation Press <strong>Tim</strong> <strong>Seldin</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>Epstein</strong>, <strong>Ph</strong>.D.