--- product_id: 95614897 title: "Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky" price: "VT9323" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/95614897-theories-of-childhood-an-introduction-to-dewey-montessori-erikson-piaget store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky **Price:** VT9323 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky - **How much does it cost?** VT9323 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/95614897-theories-of-childhood-an-introduction-to-dewey-montessori-erikson-piaget) ## 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 Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky [Mooney, Carol Garhart] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky Review: Incredible, readable, short book. Everybody should read this! - I really liked this book, and I learned a ton from it. This book takes the theories of five different major contributors in the field--John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky. The book is a short 94 pages of content, and it dedicates one chapter to each of the five educators. I really liked this format, because it gives a great introduction. I learned that all Montessori schools aren't connected, and that Maria Montessori was the one responsible for kids having child-sized tools, and I learned how developing object permanence is connected to kids being distraught when they leave their parents, from Erikson. I also like the examples in the book. Each bad example is balanced by at least one good example, and the author admits where she messed up in the past, which I don't think I've ever seen with an academic. Kudos to you, Carol Mooney. And, the introduction is actually readable. This is usually the sign of a great book. I usually suffer through introductions on books, but this one actually flew by. Pros: +The whole book, including the introduction, is very readable +Excellent overview of some hard-to-compress subjects +Made me think about a lot of stuff, and reconsider my beliefs on some things +Written in conversational, first person, so it's easy to learn and remember Cons: -I didn't like the quote boxes on the sides of the book. I ended up just skipping over them. But they are a good way to get an overview of the whole book in about ten minutes. Review: A must have for anyone entering the Early Childhood Education field! - Basically an overview of the different styles of the most influential educators in early childhood studies. Even if your class does not require this for reading I would recommend it. I wish I had owned this book when I first started taking Early Childhood Education classes. Trust me when I say that most, if not all teachers will test you on your knowledge of at least; Ericson, Piaget, Vygotsky, and their theories and ideas. In addition to the brief, but effective, overviews for their differing styles, this book also covers some of the history of Dewey, Montessori, Ericson, Piaget, and Vygotsky. Like the reviewer "Susan L." said, the discussion questions at the end of each chapter and suggestion for reading are some of the best things about the book. An example of the discussion questions (posted after the chapter on Maria Montessori: "Last week you had a big cleaning day at the center. The children took their chairs and toys outside and scrubbed them down with soapy water and brushes. Today a dad came in with a complaint that he does not pay tuition for his children to do your cleaning. Basing your response on Montessori ideas about real jobs and responsibility, what would you say?" Overall, an effective introduction and general overview of five selfless leaders and their ideas and understanding of how children learn and grow into their best selves. (I am a male student within one year of completing my Associates Degree for Early Childhood Education with a focus on Challenging Behaviors and Administration. I currently work at a Preschool part time.) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,185,925 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #874 in Educational Psychology (Books) #1,498 in Business Education & Reference (Books) #2,537 in Early Childhood Education | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (191) | | Dimensions | 7 x 0.4 x 10 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 188483485X | | ISBN-13 | 978-1884834851 | | Item Weight | 9.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 120 pages | | Publication date | July 1, 2002 | | Publisher | Redleaf Press | ## Images ![Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91UbQvxFkHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible, readable, short book. Everybody should read this! *by J***Y on December 2, 2012* I really liked this book, and I learned a ton from it. This book takes the theories of five different major contributors in the field--John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky. The book is a short 94 pages of content, and it dedicates one chapter to each of the five educators. I really liked this format, because it gives a great introduction. I learned that all Montessori schools aren't connected, and that Maria Montessori was the one responsible for kids having child-sized tools, and I learned how developing object permanence is connected to kids being distraught when they leave their parents, from Erikson. I also like the examples in the book. Each bad example is balanced by at least one good example, and the author admits where she messed up in the past, which I don't think I've ever seen with an academic. Kudos to you, Carol Mooney. And, the introduction is actually readable. This is usually the sign of a great book. I usually suffer through introductions on books, but this one actually flew by. Pros: +The whole book, including the introduction, is very readable +Excellent overview of some hard-to-compress subjects +Made me think about a lot of stuff, and reconsider my beliefs on some things +Written in conversational, first person, so it's easy to learn and remember Cons: -I didn't like the quote boxes on the sides of the book. I ended up just skipping over them. But they are a good way to get an overview of the whole book in about ten minutes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have for anyone entering the Early Childhood Education field! *by 8***K on April 29, 2011* Basically an overview of the different styles of the most influential educators in early childhood studies. Even if your class does not require this for reading I would recommend it. I wish I had owned this book when I first started taking Early Childhood Education classes. Trust me when I say that most, if not all teachers will test you on your knowledge of at least; Ericson, Piaget, Vygotsky, and their theories and ideas. In addition to the brief, but effective, overviews for their differing styles, this book also covers some of the history of Dewey, Montessori, Ericson, Piaget, and Vygotsky. Like the reviewer "Susan L." said, the discussion questions at the end of each chapter and suggestion for reading are some of the best things about the book. An example of the discussion questions (posted after the chapter on Maria Montessori: "Last week you had a big cleaning day at the center. The children took their chairs and toys outside and scrubbed them down with soapy water and brushes. Today a dad came in with a complaint that he does not pay tuition for his children to do your cleaning. Basing your response on Montessori ideas about real jobs and responsibility, what would you say?" Overall, an effective introduction and general overview of five selfless leaders and their ideas and understanding of how children learn and grow into their best selves. (I am a male student within one year of completing my Associates Degree for Early Childhood Education with a focus on Challenging Behaviors and Administration. I currently work at a Preschool part time.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A quick, easy read guide to better understand educational theorists. *by E***N on August 7, 2022* This guide provides a handful of educational theorists, their big ideas, and examples of usage in the classroom. It's a great tool for those going into education. --- ## 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.vu/products/95614897-theories-of-childhood-an-introduction-to-dewey-montessori-erikson-piaget](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/95614897-theories-of-childhood-an-introduction-to-dewey-montessori-erikson-piaget) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*