Montessori Approach to Teaching, Learning and Use of Didactic Materials

Montessori's teachings arranged as practical exercises and lessons for the mother or the teacher. A hands-on companion that tells you what to do with each material and why.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher

A teacher's account of the method after observing the schools in Rome. Explains the principles behind it and how to adapt them to the classroom.

Ellen Yale Stevens

A clear, first-hand introduction to Montessori written for parents. Describes a morning in a Children's House, the apparatus and how to apply the ideas at home.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Portraits of real children in Montessori schools and what each one shows about the method. An easy, illustrated read for teachers and parents.

Carolyn Sherwin Bailey

A visual guide to planning the outdoor space of a Montessori school. Shows how gardens, paths and work areas bring the curriculum outside.

Sharon Caldwell