My Method. A Guide to Raising Children Aged 3 to 6

Maria Montessori is a progressive Italian educator who developed an innovative system for the upbringing of children up to adolescence. In her book, she advocates for the child's right to active engagement aimed at understanding the surrounding world and developing internal resources through exploration and creative efforts. The book also includes descriptions of pedagogical techniques for working with a class, addresses issues of discipline, features of individual lessons, questions of personal hygiene, maintaining order, manners, and conversational skills. It also discusses the importance of gymnastics and exercises for developing certain muscles, the involvement of gardening and horticulture as methods for enhancing sensory experiences in young children, and much more.