As I begin this journey, my favorite Montessori resources are fresh in my mind and are in use on a daily basis. So, I believe I’ll give you a thoughtful and honest perspective. This page will evolve with my journey. I will update this page as I vet resources I use along the way.
BOOKS:
There are many wonderful and resourceful books written on the Montessori Method. The first books listed are more philosophical and the latter books are more tangible for you in your home or school.
- The Montessori Method by Maria Montessori
- The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori
- Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius
- Montessori Madness: A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education
- How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Preschool Years
- Teach Me To Do It Myself
- Montessori Play And Learn: A Parent’s Guide to Purposeful Play from Two to Six
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BLOGS:
Below are a few of my favorite Montessori Blogs. Here is a link to a more extensive list for your reference! I like this list because the author breaks it down by homeschooling, theory, in the home, etc. Very helpful!
- Counting Coconuts
- Michael Olaf
- Chasing Cheerios
- My Montessori Journey
- Living Montessori Now
- Montessori Homeschool
- Montessori Homeschooling
- Confessions of a Montessori Mom
- Montessori for Everyone
- Ms. Tracy
- Montessori for the Earth
- Montessori Mama
- Montessori Beginnings
- A Bit of This and a Bit of That
- Montessori Home
- Hands on As We Grow
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MATERIALS:
- Montessori Print Shop – Wonderful materials, lots of FREE printables
- Ebay – I have found some amazing materials on Ebay!
- Craigslist - I have not found as many things as I had hoped taking this route but I did find a bunch of great baskets
- Etsy – loads of beautifully made Montessori materials, everything from place mats to wooden toys to sorting materials
- Montessori Outlet
- Montessori For Everyone
- Montessori-n-Such
- Nienhuis Montessori
- Montessori Services
- Thrift Stores – My favorite place to find practical life items, trays and baskets
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That is a good start! Please let me know if you have additional questions or want additional information on the resources listed above. I will update it as I go along, revising the list as I see fit through this journey.
Good luck!!
Marnie
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