A Basic Montessori Reading List
Lillard, Paula P. (1996), Montessori Today.
Describes
Montessori theory and contemporary American Montessori schools serving ages ranging from birth to adulthood.
Lillard,
Paula P.; Jessen, Lynn L. (2003),
Montessori from the Start.
What parents can do to help their youngest children
in the process of self-formation.
Lillard, Montessori in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Account of How Children
Really Learn
Lawrence, Lynne, Montessori Read and Write: A Parent’s Guide to Literacy for Children
Montessori, Maria. (1948),
To Educate the Human Potential.
Describes the needs of the elementary-aged
child in the process of acquiring culture.
Montessori, Maria. (1949), The Absorbent Mind.
Discusses
the development of infants and young children from birth to three years. Gives a clear explanation of the basis of Montessori
theory and method.
Montessori, Maria. (1956),
The Child in the Family.
A series of short
essays about the child, the family, and the school, with a philosophical emphasis.
Montessori, Maria. (1973),
From Childhood to Adolescence.
Discusses the development and education of the child from age seven through adolescence.
Includes Dr. Montessori’s thoughts on university education.
Standing, E. M. (1957),
Maria Montessori:
Her Life and Work.
Covers Maria Montessori’s life, how she developed Montessori education, its theoretical
basis, and the worldwide growth of the Montessori movement.
