A woman holding a baby in her arms.
A young boy with his hands on his face.
A child is leaning against the side of another child.
A woman holding a baby in her arms.
A young boy with his hands on his face.
A child is leaning against the side of another child.

“If teaching is to be effective with young children it must assist them to advance on the way of independence.” ~ Maria Montessori

Learn More about Montessori

Suggested Reading List

  • “The Child in the Family” by Maria Montessori
  • “The Discovery of the Child” by Maria Montessori
  • “The Secret of Childhood” by Maria Montessori
  • “The Absorbent Mind” by Maria Montessori
  • “Education for a New World” by Maria Montessori
  • “The Montessori Method” by Maria Montessori
  • “The Advanced Montessori Method” by Maria Montessori

Many books have been written about Maria Montessori and Montessori education. Some good ones are Montessori Today by Paula Lillard, Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius by Angeline Stoll Lillard, Understanding Montessori: A Guide for Parents by Maren Schmidt, Montessori Madness: A Parent to Parent Argument by Trevor Eissler, Montessori From the Start: The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three by Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen and Montessori—A Modern Approach by Paula Polk Lillard.