Montessori
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A short list of places to go deeper, chosen for parents rather than teachers.
Resources
Books
- The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori. Her own account of how children from birth to six learn.
- The Montessori Toddler and The Montessori Child by Simone Davies. Practical, readable guides to bringing the same approach home.
- Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius by Angeline Lillard. A researcher’s review of the evidence for the method.
Organizations
- American Montessori Society. Standards, teacher credentials, and a school directory.
- Association Montessori Internationale. The organization Maria Montessori founded in 1929.
- Georgia Accrediting Commission. The accrediting body for The Zion School.
Questions to ask any Montessori school
- Are the guides Montessori-credentialed, and by whom?
- How long is the uninterrupted work period each morning?
- Are the ages mixed across a three-year span?
- May I observe a class in session?
Come and see
Reading only goes so far. The best way to understand Montessori is to spend thirty minutes in the room. Schedule a tour.