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Montessori books

Here are our book recommendations for parents wanting to read more. These books are for loan to parents attending our classes (subject to availablity).

If you click on the links below, you will be redirected to the Amazon website. If you purchase a book by following these links, as an Amazon Affiliate member, we receive a small amount from Amazon to put towards further book purchases.


How to Raise an Amazing ChildHow to Raise an Amazing Child: The Montessori Way, by Tim Seldin

A great introduction for parents how to apply Montessori principles in the home. Easy to read and digest, with photographs to further explain the concepts. Very accessible and very practical.

 

 


montessori madnessMontessori Madness, by Trevor Eissler

Written by a Montessori parent, this book gives an accessible overview of the fundamentals of the Montessori approach. Highly recommended.

 

 

 

Understanding the Human Being

Understanding the Human Being, by Sylvana Montenaro

This book begins to give parents an insight into the world from their child’s point of view. It gives detailed advice to parents for babies from 0 to 3 years including setting up the home environment, breastfeeding and weaning, and the role of the father.

 

 

 

Montessori From the Start

Montessori from the Start, by Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen

For those wanting detailed information on all aspects of the Montessori approach for the youngest children, this book is worth a read. The book discusses the theory and the practice, with many examples given.

 

 

 

Maria Montessori - Her life and workMaria Montessori: Her Life and Work, by EM Standing

This book gives details into Dr Montessori’s life and how she came to be a renowned educator. Her pedagogical approach is explained clearly and with a lot of information, for the passionate learner.

 

 

 

The Absorbent MindThe Absorbent Mind, by Dr Maria Montessori

If you would like to tackle one of Dr Montessori’s own books, The Absorbent Mind is a good place to start. I enjoy reading her books, but they are not light-reading!

 

 

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The Montessori Toddler book, by Simone Davies


– NOW AVAILABLE IN AMAZON AND ANY BOOKSELLER –
* Learn to understand your toddler better
* Find alternatives to time out and help them become responsible humans
* Get rid of the chaos and set up cosy spaces at home
* Create beautiful Montessori activities for their age
* And more…
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The Montessori Baby book, by Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike


– NOW AVAILABLE IN AMAZON AND ANY BOOKSELLER –

* Help you bring Montessori into your home from conception, birth and the first year
* Learn how to show your baby respect the Montessori way
* Set up your home for your baby with a lot less than you think
* See how capable your baby is and learn to follow their interests and timeline
* And more…
<<< MORE INFO HERE >>>

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