This is a principled and beautifully designed manual for how a toddler's brain works and how you can work with the toddler's brain. When I say beautifully designed, I mean in word and in visual design. Lovely.

I was familiar with the principles of Montessori before reading this book. However, the book is well-organized, filled with activities, gorgeously designed and concisely explains Maria Montessori's principles for the modern reader.

The knowledge the reader gains builds on itself, so I would recommend reading it cover to cover. However, it's ordered in such a way that you can pick and choose your pages. Very Montessori of her!

Readers should know that the principles of Montessori discourage punitive punishment. Therefore, the language helping the reader understand how to reframe one's reaction to a toddler temper tantrum can frustrate with its woo-woo-ness. Press on, reader.

I am not 100% Montessori in my thinking because I do think that children need some form of discipline that they can expect as a consequence in some cases. Nevertheless, thinking in the way that Simone Davies explains ("What could be the reason for this reaction of my screaming two year old?") helps me remember that these kiddos are learning at every turn. Everything is a learning opportunity.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me an advanced digital copy. This is a fair review that I'm in no way obligated to provide.

I read this book when my two year old was giving me fits. I was so refreshed by the time he got up from his nap!
It is such a good reminder of what the strengths of toddlers are and the great things about this time of life. I got several strategies of how to phrase directions to him or deal with naughty behavior. It also verified some of the other things that I am already doing and I can't wait to try some of the ideas! The author has authority, but allows you to pick and choose what you want to use from the book, rather than making the material seem unattainable.

Straightforward and detailed guide to Montessori education for toddlers, including activities to do at home and ways to structure thr home environment to support Montessori learning. There are also sample scripts and ways to use positive language instead of just sayin 'no.'

Unfortunately, I was unable to open this file, which is very disappointing as I have recently started work in a Montessori establishment.

I loved this book! It was such a strong comprehensive review of how to bring montessori learning home for families. I loved the recommendations, images, and way the author explained the information.

Came into this with just the cursory information of Montessori and perhaps a dash of skepticism that I would get much out of this, but it was phenomenal. Lots of practical advice to implement immediately with pre-school/toddlers. While I don't intend to transform our home into a Montessori school with trays of activities or get rid of picture books with fantasy elements (our son loves books about dragons), I got a lot out of how to speak to your child and things to keep in mind about his development to reframe my expectations and patience.

I love learning more about children and toddlers. The Montessori concept is trendy nowadays and this book was really interesting. Indeed, I liked how it is explained from the first pages and I really like how practical this book is for parents and future parents. The author not only gives activities for learning, but also pratical examples at home for toddlers to be more and more independent.

The layout is well taken care of and it is easy to read. You can either read it from the start to the end or go bit by bit depending on the problem you encounter or what you want to learn.

I love the concepts of Montessori education, and this book explains them well. It feels a bit more like a book for teachers than a book for parents, though certainly parents can use the methods explained here as well. The book has a lovely layout.