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Childrens future successes depend on developing the abilities to innovate be resilient in the face of their mistakes problemsolve creatively and collaborate with peers effectively However standard American educational practicesstressing memorization grades and testingare failing to foster these skills There is one complete system of education that effectively supports the natural development of such essential abilities Montessori Montessori education expert Paula Lillard Preschlack offers a clear explanation of how the Montessori approach helps children By looking closely at authentic Montessori practices she shows the tight correlation between the Montessori system in action and children practicing and strengthening the very traits they will need for adulthood