Supplemental Reading Materials
- - Montessori - A Modern Approach
by Paula Polk Lillard (174 pages)
This book provides an intelligent guide to the Montessori philosophy, focusing on children ages 3-6. It also provides a concise statement of the Montessori Method of child development and education.
- - Maria Montessori - Her Life and Work
by E.M. Standing (380 pages)
This book is part biography and part exposition of Montessori's ideas and philosophy. As a collaborator and friend of Montessori, Standing's perspective addresses both her revolutionary breakthroughs and the difficulties in implementing the Montessori Method. The book is a thorough, systematic, and eloquent presentation of her principles, with a large sampling of anecdotes.
- - The Montessori Way: An Education For Life
by Tim Seldin and Paul Epstein, Ph.D. (272 pages)
A wonderfully visual introduction to the Montessori Way. It includes a history of the Montessori movement, a thorough discussion of the Montessori approach to education, a guided tour of materials used in the Montessori classroom and a Parents Question and Answer chapter. A perfect introduction for the new parent, this book is a valuable resource for anyone exploring the Montessori alternative to traditional education.
