Description
Author: Mary Flewelling-Pinchen
Volume 2 of 2
Paperback: 115 pages
Previously published as Directing the Montessori Children’s House
At Home in the Montessori Children’s House – Volume 1 is focused on Establishing a Child-Centered Community
Putting Montessori theory into practice in the classroom, even after excellent training and preparation, can be a daunting task, particularly for those of us without good Montessori mentors. In her book, AMI trained Montessori teacher Mary Flewelling-Pinchen draws on her 32 years of experience in the classroom, offering practical advice in establishing a vibrant child-centered classroom.
She covers all the essentials for the optimal beginning of a school year, following with effective strategies for classroom management throughout the year. Her many years of experience give new inspiration to Montessori’s procedures for nurturing each child in self-discipline, courtesy, responsibility, and learning.
For catechists in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Flewelling-Pinchen’s wisdom can serve as a valuable tool in staying grounded in the Montessori method.
Topics explored include:
- Preparing the Environment
- Orientation
- Normalization
- Classroom Management
- Discipline



