Montessori Resources: Books, Articles, Videos
Montessori education represents an entirely different approach to children and their education than the one that most of us experienced in our own schooling.
We have provided the following Montessori resources for parents and educators to help you better grasp the basic concepts of Montessori education's contrast to conventional schooling, and it's relevance to the global world of today.
Books About Montessori
Montessori from the Start: The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three by Paula Polk Lillard & Lynn Lillard Jessen, co-founders of Forest Bluff School
Paula Polk Lillard
Montessori Today: A Comprehensive Approach to Education from Birth to Adulthood
Paula Polk Lillard
Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius
Angeline Stoll Lillard Ph.D.
The Montessori Potential: How to Foster Independence, Respect, and Joy in Every Child by Paula Lillard Preschlack
For additional resources for parents and educators, or to book Paula for a speaking event, visit:
https://paulalillardpreschlack.com/
To listen to previously recorded lectures of Paula's Montessori Approach At Home series visit: https://soundcloud.com/paulapreschlack
*Intended for parents with children of all ages (YCC-Secondary)
Recommended Parenting Books
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
William Stixrud PhD & Ned Johnson
Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids
Kim John Payne
Raising Kids: Your Essential Guide to Everyday Parenting
Sheri Glucoft Wong, LCSW, Olaf Jorgenson, EdD, Julie Lythcott-Haims
The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction
Meghan Cox Gurdon
The Gift of Failure
Jessica Lahey
The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt
The Art of Happiness
The Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D.
Montessori Research
Support for Montessori’s principal insights, as found in current scientific research, is profound. The premier book on this topic is Montessori The Science Behind The Genius by Angeline Stoll Lillard Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia, an internationally renowned scholar, lecturer and researcher in child development, cognition and executive function. Dr. Lillard is also a leader in Montessori research worldwide.
To learn more about current research on Montessori Education, visit the website of Angeline Stoll Lillard, Ph.D., a professor of psychology in the Early Development Lab at the University of Virginia. To listen to Professor Lillard speak about current research on Montessori education, view her presentation:
Videos
A Montessori Journey from the Start | Forest Bluff School
Take a look inside Forest Bluff School and learn about our whole school Montessori continuum from birth through 14 years. Produced by NAMTA, narrated by Paula Polk Lillard
Dr Steve Hughes: Montessori and the Future of Education
A short video of Dr. Steven Hughes, PhD, LP, a world-renowned pediatric neuropsychologist, advocating the developmental benefits of a Montessori education.
Trevor Eissler: Montessori Madness!
Montessori Madness! explores how Montessori education best prepares children for the world outside the classroom. Trevor Eissler is a business jet pilot, author, and international speaker.
Articles About Notable Montessori Alumni
The articles listed below discuss the invaluable impact of a Montessori education on the success of several noteworthy Montessori alumni:
“The Montessori Mafia,” Wall Street Journal
"Tech Innovators Who Went to Montessori School," Business Insider
"Corporate Kindergarten: How a Montessori Mindset can Transform your Business," Forbes
Alumni Panel (2021)
We hope you will take an hour to listen and learn more about the outcomes of the education you have invested in for your children. We would love to hear your reflections or further questions after listening:
Alumni Parent Panel Video (2022)
View our Alumni Parent Panel here.
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