Trevor eisslers new 4,962,571 childrens book trevor eissler now has three books. Its rare for a montessori book to be written by a parent rather than an educator, and i think that makes the book all the more powerful in its message about the importance of montessori. Why i used montessori principles in my parenting philosophy spread montessori madness. It delves into how education systems can be improved and how politicians and administrators can look at education differently. Through his childrens experiences in montessori, trevor eissler was inspired to share the stories. And he offers plenty of personal anecdotes to make them matter. If you are interested in hearing him speak of his parental awakening, he will be here in chicago, speaking at the asociacion social del azuay at 3751 w. Trevor eisslers three children operate sevenoff, llc, the company that publishes eisslers books. We know we need to improve our traditional school system, both public and private. Montessori a modern approach by paula polk lillard. If you havent heard, trevor eissler is a montessori parent who wrote the book montessori madness. Montessori madness a parent to parent argument for montessori education book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Eissler uses his own interesting life experiences to illustrate the basic tenets of montessori philosophy. Montessori by angeline stoll lillard montessori madness. By trevor eissler and mary ellen maunz copyright 2012. We will be meeting in the middle school on november 14th at 6. The painfully slow evolution of pilot training was brought home to him while observing 3. Montessori is about a kid with a stick, digging a hole in the mudhands dirty, engaged, fascinated, uninterrupted. Montessori madness a parent to parent argument for. Well we are so excited to be offering a book club to discuss the book montessori madness by trevor eissler.
A parent to parent argument for montessori education trevor eissler on. A parent to parent argument for montessori education by trevor eissler. Congratulations on the recent success of montessori madness. I sat down on a chaira very, very small chairnear the door. Feb 16, 2018 explore wwmd4us board what is montessori. Its rare for a montessori book to be written by a parent rather than an.
Its a fabulous introduction into the differences between a montessori and a contemporary education. The father of three montessori students, a business jet pilot, author, and international speaker, trevor eissler explores how montessori education best. The father who wrote this book takes the reader on a journey of discovery of montessori. I am the author of the recently released book montessori madness. We encourage you to take the time to listen to what renowned educators have to say about this amazing way of raising and educating a child. Part of the book is a personal story, interwoven with wellwritten explanations of montessori from a parents point of view. What is most refreshing is that this resource is not written by a montessorian or even by an educator. Here is a 3minute video provided by 321 fast draw inc, produced in conjunction with montessori parent and advocate, trevor eissler, author of the book, montessori madness. Montessori at home this video has been made by a young mother in the united states, in which she discusses her use of montessori methods at home with her two year old son. While not perfect, i really appreciate that eissler has written a book about montessori that is more accessible to the average parent. A parent to parent argument for montessori education is the story. A parent to parent argument for montessori education by trevor eissler isbn. Now adolescents, trevor eisslers three children operate sevenoff, llc.
Just what the wider educational community needs a book written with passion and understanding by a montessori parent to other parents. Excerpt from montessori madness by trevor eissler montessori blog. Trevor eissler, father of three montessori students, is a business jet pilot and flight instructor. This book asks parents to take a look one thirtyminute observation. The book really catches your attention as trevor eissler tells the story of his familys journey to montessori education and as he describes the environment where his children attend school. His book, montessori madness, is a testament to his journey becoming a montessori parent and familiarizing himself with the montessor. Trevor eissler ive written about trevor eissler before. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Montessori madness book club joseph bruno montessori. A parent to parent argument for montessori education, and i am currently collecting storiesanecdotes to be incorporated into my next book, montessori moments, to be published in fall 2010.
See more ideas about what is montessori, montessori and montessori education. Of course there are other books that explore montessoris methods and philosophy more thoroughly and there are the many books written by maria herself, this book isnt nearly as dense and i think would be more. You have managed to breathe fresh air into what is often perceived as the rather insular and selfenclosed world of. Trevor eissler s three children operate sevenoff, llc, the company that publishes eissler s books. Montessori is the sanity in a world of schooling madness.
Commended for its practical tone and easily accessible language, this book offers a parents insight to the montessori method. If you are a teacher who has ever complained that parents of your students just dont get it, this book is for you and them. Trevor eissler is the author of montessori madness. The science behind the genius by angeline stoll lillard. A parent to parent argument for montessori education by eissler, trevor. Montessori madness an interview with trevor eissler by. Although they dont rest much as they are often used for reference, and to refresh on the montessori philosophies and theories. I sat down on a chair a very, very small chair near the door. Montessori madness by trevor eissler emember setting foot in that montessori classroom. Trevor eissler makes no secret that he is a montessori education advocate.
Eissler uses contemporary, downtoearth analogies to breathe new understanding into sometimes enigmatic montessori concepts. A parent to parent argument for montessori education love trevor eissler, the author, and you definitely need to check out his montessori youtube video. Trevor is a pilot, author, speaker, and a parent advocate for montessori education. While the book is eisslers paean to montessori education highlights the remarkable constellation of virtues. A parent to parent argument for montessori education 9780982283301 by trevor eissler and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A parent to parent argument for montessori education or his childrens book entitled 4,962,571 a childrens book for ages 38. Montessori madness, by trevor eissler written by a montessori parent, this book gives an accessible overview of the fundamentals of the montessori approach. Montessori madness book columbus metropolitan library. As a montessori teacher for over 30 years, i was thrilled to read trevor eisslers book montessori madness. Along with being an author, trevor is a business jet pilot and flight instructor living and working in texas. Trevor eissler is a rare parent who can put into writing his enthusiasm and firsthand experience as a montessori advocate to other parents. Over the last fifteen years, he has taught hundreds of pilots, from beginners to professional pilots. She was also an internationally acclaimed speaker and was nominated three times for the nobel peace prize because of her profound understanding of. His teaching experience is in a jet airplane cockpit at 40,000 feet.
Further, this book meets the longstanding need for montessori terms to be accurately. A parent to parent argument for montessori education. Hands down the book to get for new parents interested in learning montessori. Trevor eissler s new 4,962,571 childrens book trevor eissler now has three books. But trevor eisslers montessori madness does need to be spread. What you should know about your child by maria montessori. A parent to parent argument for montessori education by trevor eissler the bestselling parent education book on the montessori method, montessori madness.
Trevor eissler, father of three children attending montessori schools, is a pilot and flight instructor. Trevor eissler is a father of three montessori students, a business jet pilot and flight. First and foremost, i found trevor eisslers book, 4,962,571, a brilliant work with beautiful, engaging artwork and a compelling story of a young boy learning about the worldthrough the lens of exploration. I remember setting foot in that montessori classroom.