​"Positive Discipline is a practical, holistic, non-punitive method that complements the core tenets of the Montessori philosophy of education. This book is an essential tool for Montessori educators and families and provides a transformational framework that supports the Montessori prepared environment and home environment by creating strong, positive, healthy, and respectful expectations for the interactions between the adult and child."

Munir Shivji - Executive Director, American Montessori Society

"​Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom is full of practical solutions. It’s a much-needed resource that plugs a significant gap in many Montessori training programs. A comprehensive guide with practical tools for classroom management, this book will help teachers prepare an environment that supports positive socio-emotional development for children from the first to third plane of development. Montessori guides will be pleased to find that all the recommendations align with our training. The clearly articulated strategies, tools, and examples, the well-placed Montessori quotes, and the very relatable examples make this book a necessary addition to every Montessori educator’s toolkit. While it’s targeted to Montessori teachers, I think any educator or caregiver will find it useful in supporting their understanding of and work with children in their care. I highly recommend this fantastic book."

Junnifa Uzodike - Executive Board Member, Association Montessori Internationale; Founder of Fruitful Orchard Montessori School

​"Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom is a practical and thorough adaptation of Positive Discipline, an approach that is closely aligned with Montessori principles and practices. The book looks at the positive classroom leadership through the unique lens of the multi-age level, partnership-oriented pattern found in all true Montessori schools. It is an invaluable expansion on the skills introduced in Montessori teacher education programs, and a perfect refresher for experienced Montessori guides who want to improve their classroom culture, strengthen their relationships with children and families, and create ever more peaceful and harmonious learning communities."

Tim Seldin - President, The Montessori Foundation

​"Classroom management can be the most difficult thing for any new teacher to learn; it’s the missing piece in many teacher training programs. Jane Nelsen and Chip DeLorenzo have written the definitive manual for handling situations that can, and do, come up in every Montessori classroom. Its principles (such as Connection Before Correction), reminders (“Limits aren’t limits until they are tested” is my favorite!), and realistic suggestions (like staying “Present, Warm, and Silent”) are backed up with honest scenarios that don’t idealize Montessori students’ behavior, and also address societal changes since Montessori’s time. Each chapter is crowned with helpful self-reflection questions that prompt the reader to dig deep for answers to situations that more often than not begin with the adult! Just like Jane and Chip, Positive Discipline and Montessori go together like PB & J, or Vegemite and lightly buttered toast!"

Mark Powell - Director of Education Services, Montessori Australia