"Designed for children aged two and up and for parents looking to try mindful learning practices at home, The Montessori Book of Words and Numbers is a fun-filled guide designed for any parent in any household that fosters understanding and creativity. Full of countless games, activities, and fresh ideas, this guide teaches little ones how to read and count, memorize the alphabet, develop a love of language, and get excited about learning new things"--...

Italian physician Maria Montessori developed the Montessori method of teaching in the early 1900's while observing that children learn best when engaged in purposeful activity. Dr. Montessori inspired a movement that enabled children to teach themselves through sensory-rich, hands-on materials, nurture and love. Discover the ways in which Montessori classrooms differ from the traditional school setting in this enlightening.--Kanopy.