--- product_id: 331443065 title: "The Montessori Method (Economy Editions)" price: "€ 17.16" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/331443065-the-montessori-method-economy-editions store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Montessori Method (Economy Editions) **Price:** € 17.16 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Montessori Method (Economy Editions) - **How much does it cost?** € 17.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/331443065-the-montessori-method-economy-editions) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This is, quite simply, one of the landmark books in the history of education. Written by influential Italian educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952), it describes a new system for educating young children based on materials and methods she originally developed to teach students intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD). The techniques proved highly effective with normal children as well. Her system, based on a radical conception of liberty for the pupil and a highly formal training of separate sensory, motor, and mental capacities, led to rapid and substantial mastery of reading, writing, and arithmetic. In The Montessori Method (1912), her first book, Dr. Montessori outlines her techniques in discussions of such topics as scientific pedagogy; discipline; diet; gymnastics; manual labor; education of the senses; methods for teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic; and many other topics. The Dover edition is the least expensive edition available, making this seminal classic widely accessible to teachers, principals, parents — anyone interested in the education of young children. Review: Learn More about Montessori Education Theory - This is a very interesting book detailing Maria Montessori's thoughts on education and social reform. An essential background for anyone interested in Montessori education for their children or for employment. Review: a classic work on pedagogy - Here, Maria Montessori introduces a scientific approach to pedagogy. The Montessori schools which she established and developed are intended for children three to seven years of age. The children are allowed as much freedom as possible and are provided with "didactic materials" which are various artifacts which they can use to educate themselves. They are supervised by a single directress whose primary task is to observe the children and direct their efforts by explaining to them how various didactic materials are used (it's very simple, but nothing is obvious to a young child). This book offers some valuable concete advice, but its primary use to me was as an introduction to the approach of scientific pedagogy. The basic premises as I understand them are that (1) children have a natural desire to learn and (2) one can learn how to live in freedom only by being free. These premises are fully supported and fleshed out in the book. The Montessori method achieved startling results, with four year old children (on average) learning to be masters of themselves, disciplined, benevolent, self-confident, and capable of reading and writing. Every educator should be familiar with Maria Montessori's work. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #64,616 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #57 in Social Sciences Research #193 in Early Childhood Education #984 in Instruction Methods | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 613 Reviews | ## Images ![The Montessori Method (Economy Editions) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fJHRb-VNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Learn More about Montessori Education Theory *by L***N on May 12, 2026* This is a very interesting book detailing Maria Montessori's thoughts on education and social reform. An essential background for anyone interested in Montessori education for their children or for employment. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a classic work on pedagogy *by V***A on July 18, 2002* Here, Maria Montessori introduces a scientific approach to pedagogy. The Montessori schools which she established and developed are intended for children three to seven years of age. The children are allowed as much freedom as possible and are provided with "didactic materials" which are various artifacts which they can use to educate themselves. They are supervised by a single directress whose primary task is to observe the children and direct their efforts by explaining to them how various didactic materials are used (it's very simple, but nothing is obvious to a young child). This book offers some valuable concete advice, but its primary use to me was as an introduction to the approach of scientific pedagogy. The basic premises as I understand them are that (1) children have a natural desire to learn and (2) one can learn how to live in freedom only by being free. These premises are fully supported and fleshed out in the book. The Montessori method achieved startling results, with four year old children (on average) learning to be masters of themselves, disciplined, benevolent, self-confident, and capable of reading and writing. Every educator should be familiar with Maria Montessori's work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Parental Gems throughout this book *by R***L on February 17, 2026* Definitely a good ready! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Montessori Method (Economy Editions) - The Absorbent Mind - The Discovery of the Child --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/331443065-the-montessori-method-economy-editions](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/331443065-the-montessori-method-economy-editions) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-04*