The following Montessori books provide essential background reading.
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Required Reading:
- Montessori, Maria THE SECRET OF CHILDHOOD
- Montessori, Maria THE DISCOVERY OF THE CHILD
- Montessori, Maria THE ABSORBENT MIND
- Montessori, Maria TO EDUCATE THE HUMAN POTENTIAL
- Montessori, Mario Jr EDUCATION FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
- Montessori, Maria ADVANCED MONTESSORI METHOD VOL 1
- Montessori, Maria THE FORMATION OF MAN
- Montessori, Maria THE FOUR PLANES OF EDUCATION (AMI Pamphlet)*
- Montessori, Mario THE HUMAN TENDENCIES AND MONTESSORI EDUCATION (AMI Pamphlet)*
* The AMI pamphlets are available for purchase from MMEF
Recommended Reading:
- Montessori, Maria CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CHILD, Vol. 1 & 2 (highly recommended)
- Montessori, Maria FROM CHILDHOOD TO ADOLESCENCE
- Montessori, Maria EDUCATION FOR A NEW WORLD
- Montessori, Maria THE CHILD IN THE FAMILY
- Montessori, Maria THE CHILD SOCIETY AND THE WORLD
- Montessori, Maria EDUCATION AND PEACE
- Standing, E.M. MARIA MONTESSORI: HER LIFE AND WORK
Where to Order:
The above books can be ordered through MMEF.