Understanding The
Human Being
Silvana Montanaro, MD.
The importance of education in the first three years of life to reach a high level of emotional, intellectual and moral integration
Montessori And Your Child
A Primer For Parents
Terry Malloy.
A handbook for parents of young
children, three to six years of age, to help them understand and assist in the growth of their child.
At Home With Montessori
Patricia Oriti
Edited by David Kahn.
An illustrated approach of how adults and children can live together harmoniously while maintaining different goals for development.
The Essential Montessori
Elizabeth G. Hainstock.
An introductory source for the newcomer to Montessori. Includes a directory of information sources
Look At The Child
Aline D. Wolf.
Excerpts from Maria Montessori's writings with photographs of young children in everyday situations.
Maria Montessori
Farmschool Erdkinder
Ursula Thrush.
The story of the Maria Montessori
Farmschool, an Erdkinder experiment, to educate youth between the ages of 12-18.
The Montessori Controversy
John Chattin-McNichols.
Examines Montessori in the context of current theory and practice in child development and early childhood education
Montessori Play And Learn
Lisle Britton.
Introduction by Joy Turner.
Activities, ideas and games that can supplement preschool learning for the child.
Nurturing The Spirit
Aline D. Wolf.
Illustrated by Joe Servello.
This book was written for Montessori teachers. Many readers believe that it can be useful for parents or teachers who want to include the spiritual dimension in their care of young children.
Nurturing The Spirit
Same text as above - in Spanish.
Our Peaceful Classroom
Aline D. Wolf.
This book is compiled of 64 drawings by Montessori children world-wide.
The Religious Potential
Of The Child
Sophia Cavelletti.
Describes an experience of adults and children dwelling together in the mystery of God.
A Parent's Guide To The
Montessori Classroom
Aline D. Wolf.
Describes the Montessori program for children between the ages of three and six.
A Parent's Guide To The
Montessori Classroom
Same text as above - in Spanish.
Teaching Montessori
In The Home: The Pre-School Years
Elizabeth G. Hainstock.
A guide for parents to introduce the Montessori Method at home.
Teaching Montessori In The Home: The School Years
Elizabeth G. Hainstock.
A guide to building your child's self
confidence and their work with math and language.
The Child Is Father Of The Man
Silvana Q. Montanaro.
Large full-color photos emphasize the importance of the first 3 years. A book for parents, with short text and quotes from Maria Montessori, in English and Italian.
The Normalized Child
Kathleen H. Futrell.
Reprinted by NAMTA.
A talk given to parents of children at The Aquinas Montessori School (Virginia) in 1966. This booklet has enjoyed widespread use by many Montessori schools and organizations. Nicely illustrated with full-color photographs of children at work.
What Is Montessori Preschool?
David Kahn.
The Montessori Method as applied to the preschool classroom.
What Is Montessori
B Elementary?
David Kahn.
The Montessori Method as applied to the elementary classroom.
The World Of The Child
Aline D. Wolf.
Illustrated by Anna Maria Magagna.
The father, frustrated with parenting, is taken to the world of the child where he re-experiences the frustrations of a toddler.
The Hidden Hinge
Rosa Packard.
Examines the nature of children and the role of adults in encouraging their learning.
A Montessori Album
Margot R. Waltuch.
Margot Waltuch is one of the few people who knew and worked with Maria Montessori. Her album provides personal insights and presents the Montessori method in the context of international history.
Montessori
A Modern Approach
Paula Polk Lillard.
A historical, philosophical and practical guide to the Montessori curriculum.
Basic Montessori... Learning Activities for Under-Fives.
David Gettman.
A modern explanation of Montessori's ideas regarding early intellectual development. Provides a step-by-step guide to Montessori learning activities commonly used with under-fives. Introduction to reading, writing, counting, decimal concepts, science, geography, and activities that help develop the child's practical and sensorial skills.
Montessori Today
Paula Polk Lillard.
Montessori theory and practice, with special emphasis on the child's elementary school years. For parents, teachers, and all those who are concerned about education today.
Montessori Read & Write
Lynne Lawrence.
Brings the benefits of the Montessori system within the reach of all parents. Packed with ideas, activities and exercises that make learning easy.
Montessori In The Classroom
Paula Polk Lillard.
A fascinating day-by-day record of a year in the life of a Montessori classroom. A glimpse of the Montessori method in action.