The Montessori Method / Scientific Pedagogy as Applied to Child Education in 'The Children's Houses' with Additions and Revisions by the Author

The work presents a systematic approach to early childhood education that treats pedagogy as a scientific discipline, arguing that children aged three to six learn best in a prepared environment that fosters independence, sensory exploration, and self-directed activity. It traces the method's origins and principles, details classroom organization and lesson types, and describes didactic materials, practical-life exercises, routines for meals and physical education, and the teacher's role as observer and guide rather than director. Discipline is reframed as liberty within limits, with an emphasis on order, hygiene, and social cooperation. Chapters combine theoretical reflection, practical instructions, and illustrative examples for implementing the method.