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Montessori 101 December 2025 |
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What is the Montessori Method?
Have you heard the name "Montessori" mentioned and are curious what it means? Or maybe you've read all of Dr. Montessori's books and are looking to apply it to homeschool learning. Whatever your level of familiarity, you've come to the right place! |
Books about The Montessori Method |
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The Montessori Method
by Maria Montessori
The Montessori Method was first published in Italian in 1909 and was later translated to English in 1912. These revolutionary theories focus on creating a world of joy around learning, encouraging abstract thinking, and building up the child to their full potential emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
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The Absorbent Mind: A Classic in Education and Child Development for Educators and Parents
by Maria Montessori
In response to the crisis in American education, more than five thousand public and private schools across the nation have adopted the timeless Montessori Method of teaching, of which this book is the cornerstone. Written by the women whose name is synonymous worldwide with child development theory, The Absorbent Mind takes its title from the phrase that the inspired Italian doctor coined to characterize the child's most crucial developmental stage: the first six years.
Read the eBook on Hoopla!
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The Montessori Homeschooler: A Practical Guide to Get Started with Confidence (On Order)
by Lynda Apostol
The Montessori Homeschooler is your practical, compassionate guide to implementing Montessori with confidence--without the overwhelm, second-guessing, or pressure to get it perfect. Designed for real families with real responsibilities, this book goes beyond shelf setup and Pinterest-perfect routines to help you build a home environment rooted in structure, respect, and deep trust in your child's natural development.
This book is on order! Put it on hold to be the first to check it out.
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The Montessori Home: Create a Space for Your Child to Thrive
by Ashley Yeh
Too often, the toys, games, and other materials meant to educate young children end up being a detriment instead. If you're overwhelmed and your kids are overstimulated, it's time to reset your space by applying the principles of the Montessori method at home so you can be a calmer, more attentive parent. Whether your child is an infant, toddler, or preschooler, there are simple and inexpensive changes you can make to foster indpendence and reduce the stress around mealtimes, bedtime, and leaving the house.
Looking for more advice on toys and play? Try Playful by Design!
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The Montessori Toddler Activity Book: 60 At-Home Games and Activities for Curious Toddlers
by Beth Wood
Encourage learning and inspire discovery at home with this toddler activity book based on the Montessori method, a child-centered and scientifically based approach to engaging kids in their own development. From moving to music to creating a suncatcher and playing card games, this wide range of fun activities for toddlers will foster independence and build confidence and resilience.
For more activities, check out Child's Play.
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Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work
by E. M. Standing
Maria Montessori is important background reading for parents considering Montessori education for their children, as well as for those training to become Montessori teachers. Part biography and part exposition of her ideas, this engaging book reveals through her letters and personal diaries Maria Montessori's humility and delight in the success of her educational experiments and is an ideal introduction to the principals and practices of the greatest educational pioneer of the 20th century.
Want your child to learn about Dr. Montessori? Check out Maria Montessori: Teacher of Teachers.
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