The cover to this book (in my mind) makes it look like the book and the information in it is dated. This is NOT the case.This is a wonderful reference for anyone who wants to teach their children using the montessori method at home.It is filled with ideas on how and what to teach your children using this method along with with full color photographs demonstrating what to do for each activity.The back has a section that you can copy so you can make your own materials if you don't want to buy the expensive (but beautiful) wooden ones you find online or in stores.As someone who had only heard of Montessori, this book was an excellent guide in demonstrating how to teach my children using this method.