First American edition, 2017. This American edition, 2025

Introduction -- Why Montessori? -- Discovery through the senses -- Let me do it -- Keeping the peace -- Exploring the wider world -- The best time to learn -- Find an activity -- Index -- Websites and resources -- Acknowledgments

"Packed with Montessori-based preschool activities and educational games that build confidence and independence through active learning, this authoritative illustrated guide helps raise self-reliant and creative children. Celebrate physical and intellectual milestones from birth to age six with activity checklists, and encourage development through proven child-centered teaching methods. This edition has been updated to include the latest child development research, advice about screen time in the digital age and a contemporary approach to cultural education"-- Provided by publisher