Recommended websites

North American Montessori Teachers’ Association Association Montessori Internationale Montessori Australia Foundation

Books by Dr. Maria Montessori

The Montessori Method Her first book. A definitive statement of her work. The Discovery of the Child The revised edition of the book in which the author describes her method of "scientific pedagogy". The Secret of Childhood Shows the author's insight into the nature of the child, and her observations of children while formulating her new method of education. To Educate the Human Potential Deals with the educational approach for children between 6-12 years of age. Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook For teachers, parents, educational therapists containing detailed descriptions of Montessori's didactic materials and their use. The Child in the Family Aimed at teachers and parents alike. Discusses basic principles, and shows why adults need to ‘follow the child’ attentively.

Books by authors other than Dr. Maria Montessori

The Science Behind the Genius by Lillard, Angeline : A review of the literature evaluating the effectiveness of the Montessori curriculum and approach to teaching Montessori – A Modern Approach by Lillard, Paula Polk : A contemporary introduction to the Montessori philosophy for parents. Understanding the Human Being by Montanaro, Dr Silvana : Dr Montanaro is Director of Assistants to Infancy Training at the Montessori Institute, Denver, Colorado Volume 1 – Preschool years & Volume 2 – School Years (the Primary years) by Hainstock, Elizabeth A Parent's Guide to the Montessori Classroom by Wolf, A