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

The Montessori Child is a fantastic guide for anyone looking to raise independent, compassionate, and creative children. It breaks down the Montessori philosophy in a clear and practical way, making it easy to apply at home. I love how it emphasizes nurturing a child’s natural curiosity and fostering kindness. This book gave me new tools and insights that have already made a difference in how I parent. If you’re looking to raise capable kids with big hearts and bright minds, this book is a must!

Great for families of children enrolled in or considering Montessori school. This book is also a great resource for Montessori guides and staff who work with children. Very well done, well organized and extremely readable.

This book should be a staple in every school's resource library for families. It stands out for its accessibility, with practical, easy-to-implement suggestions that are especially relevant in today's world. Other reviewers have expressed concern about its mention of inclusive practices but I found that content to be presented in a respectful and developmentally appropriate manner, and an absolute must for anyone interested in raising kind and considerate humans. I particularly liked reading about the lived experiences of parents raising children the Montessori way. This book is an essential primer for families interested in the Montessori approach beyond the toddler years. Highly recommend!

Great read so helpful for toddlers and first time parents. Keep referring back to this for helpful tips

A great book! Also read the Montessori Toddler. I highly recommend the series!!!

So many great Montessori principles covered in this book! Our littles attend a Montessori school, but we want to make sure our home set up and interactions encourage those principles at home, too. This has everything from the philosophy background to applicable activities and practices to put it place today. It’s also beautifully written and illustrated in a sturdy, yet lightweight book!

This book is such a valuable resource for parents who want to bring Montessori principles into everyday life. It’s written in a way that’s easy to understand, with clear examples and practical tips you can start using right away. I love how it emphasizes not only independence and creativity, but also compassion and respect—qualities I want my child to grow up with. The activities and guidance are simple yet effective, and I’ve already noticed a positive change in the way my child engages with learning and daily routines. It’s not overwhelming or rigid, just a gentle guide that encourages you to trust your child’s natural abilities. Highly recommend for any parent looking to nurture capable, confident, and kind children.

I love the context and how the breakdown is so easy, and you can go directly and read through what will retest you the most of each topic.

Fantastic book which will help me on my home educating journey. Highly recommend

The paper quality is good and the content is easy to understand.

The book reassured me in my parenting approach and it also brings me much new inspiration and many ideas for everyday family life. I already liked the previous book The Montessori Toddler and I also really enjoy Simone Davies's podcast Montessori Notebook. I love the way Davies and Uzodike revisit the works of Maria Montessori and make them up to date and accessible for broad audience. With their help it is easy to bring the Montessori principles in life.

Third book in a series that will reinforce preexisting notions of fostering your child's independence and self-awareness. If you have the first two books you probably don't need this one... but then again if you have the first two, you might feel compelled (as I was! 😬) to complete the series! ;)

Really good