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"Each chapter describes one year and there were four guidelines: keep the developmental stage in mind, prepare the environment and offer work, observe to see if it is working, and lastly, adapt and "follow the child." This Montessori-inspired schooling centered in the family ended with acceptance at Brown University. It is a triumph for all families and schools to witness."
-David Kahn, Director Emeritus of The North American Montessori Teachers Association (NAMTA), and Montessori adolescent level teacher trainer

A unique experience, learning how to create an authentic Montessori education at home through elementary, middle, and high school. Each year it was the homeschooler's choice whether or not to continue down this path. The main teacher during these years had earned AMI 0-12 diplomas and had taught in Montessori schools for many years.

Even though this is not an instruction manual for Montessori homeschooling it is helpful for parents and teachers wanting to understand the value of a unique educational path, rather than requiring children and young adults to be educated in a pre-decided curriculum (in either traditional and Montessori schools). Also it validates the ideas of growing children and young adults that their own individual talents and passions and choices are valid and can be respected. Many believe that unique and creative educational paths such as this one will help solve the problems of the future because individuals will remember what they learn and become life-long learners and contributors to society.