There is a sea of wealth available in terms of reading and resources on the Montessori method, philosophy, teachings, and Montessori in the home.
An obvious starting point would be Google and You Tube searches; we have helped to narrow down the search and have included below a couple of publications, which are invaluable resources for parents and helpful links to further information.
Also included below is a listing of some of the leading books on Montessori as written by Dr Montessori herself, and others.
Understanding Montessori - A Guide For Parents, by Maren Schmidt et al
How To Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way, by Tim Seldin
Montessori Madness, A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education, by Trevor Eissler
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The following are Montessori publications written by:
Dr Maria Montessori:
The Montessori Method
Education for a New World
The Absorbent Mind
The Child
Childhood Education
The Child in the Family
Discovery of the Child
Dr Montessori’s Own Handbook
Education and Human Development
Peace and Education
To Educate the Human Potential
The Formation of Man
From Childhood to Adolescence
Reconstruction in Education
The Secret of Childhood
What you should know about your Child
The Advanced Montessori Method, Vol I (formerly Spontaneous Activity in Education)
The Advanced Montessori Method, Vol II [The Elementary (Primary) Material]
Elizabeth Hainstock:
The Essential Montessori (a good introduction)
Teaching Montessori in the Home:
Vol.1 The Pre-School Years
Vol. 2 The School Years
Paula Polk Lillard:
Montessori form the Start (0-3)
Montessori – a Modern Approach (3-6)
Montessori Today (6-12)
Montessori in the Classroom
Also, ‘Becoming Better Parents’ and ‘Understanding Classroom Behaviour’ by Dr Maurice Balson are available from Acer Shop Online.
Many of the above publications may be available from or ordered through:
