Montessori Resources

Books

1. Montessori: A Modern Approach by Paula Polk Lillard
2. Montessori Today by Paula Polk Lillard
3. The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori
4. Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius by Paula Polk Lillard
5. Spontaneous Activity in Education by Maria Montessori
6. Dr. Montessori’s Own Handbook by Maria Montessori
7. The Secret of Childhood by Maria Montessori
8. The Discovery of the Child by Maria Montessori
9. The Montessori Baby by Simone Davies
10. The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies

Websites

1. The Montessori Notebook
2. Association Montessori Internationale

Podcasts

1. Trillium Montessori Talks: Focus on the Elementary Aged Child, discuss Montessori theory and provide specific examples and tips. 20-30 minutes per episode.
2. The Montessori Notebook: Deep conversations with families around the world to give inspiration on how to bring Montessori into our daily lives.
3. Child of the Redwoods: Montessori parenting podcast from Aubrey Hargis. Interesting topics, like a conversation with a friend.
4. The Art of Parenting with Jeanne-Marie Paynel: Interesting parenting topics.
5. Baan Dek Podcast: Episodes that speak to parents, over 100+ episodes.
6. The Pink Tower Montessori Podcast: Episodes about the future of adolescent education, technology in Montessori, talks with parents and alumni of Montessori education (Freshmen, Seniors and College Students).
7. The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy
8. Science, Montessori and Parenting Podcast from Laura Flores Shaw

Online Articles

• Top Ten Helpful Montessori Tips for Parents
• Montessori Basics: Cultural Subjects
• The Power of Positive Language
• Montessori & Paperwork
• What Does Montessori Elementary Education Do?
• The Advent of Calm
• Montessori Resources for the HomeSmall Hands Montessori