Glen Montessori Book Club

Fall Book Club: The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson

Available here. 

 

Stixrud and Johnson make a case with which Dr. Maria Montessori would certainly agree: Children can be quite independent and responsible and need more control of their lives. Through case studies, the latest discoveries in brain research, and their own experience, the authors share how parents can tackle the challenge of giving children more agency.

Reading Guide: 

Week of 8/25 Authors’ Note, Introduction, and Chapter One

Week of 9/1 Chapter Two 

Week of 9/8 Chapter Three 

Week of 9/15 Chapter Four 

Week of 9/22 Chapter Five 

Week of 9/29 Chapter Six 

Week of 10/6 Chapter Seven 

Week of 10/13 Chapter Eight 

Week of 10/20 Chapter Nine 

Week of 10/27 Chapter Ten 

Week of 11/3 Chapter Eleven 

Week of 11/10 Chapter Twelve 

Week of 11/17 Chapter Thirteen

Week of 11/24 Chapter Fourteen

 

Join us throughout the fall as we read chapter by chapter, culminating in a Book Club meeting and discussion at The Glen on Thursday, December 5th, at 6:30. 

Let us know if you plan to attend here.

 

If you would like to join the fall book club but are unable to purchase the book, please email Jackie and we will provide you with a copy.