ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

 

Montessori, Maria.  Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook.  New York:  Schocken, 1975.  Written in very concrete terms, this book offers a clear, concise look at the initial Montessori materials and the philosophy behind their use.  

Montessori, Maria.  The Montessori Method.  New York:  Schocken, 1974.  First published in 1909, this text presents the Method in its initial stages and a great deal of the thinking which its development required; it is most appropriate for an in-depth study.

Montessori, Maria.  The Discovery of the Child.  New York:  Ballantine Books, 1967.  This overview of Montessori's principles, including discipline, freedom, materials, music, art and the development of the teacher, provides excellent foundation reading.

Montessori, Maria.  The Secret of Childhood.  New York:  Ballantine Books, 1966.  The basic premise of this book - the contribution the child can make to humanity - is beautifully revealed in each chapter, from "The Intelligence of Love" to "The Rights of the Child."

Montessori, Maria.  The Montessori Elementary Materials.  New York:  Schocken, 1973.  The development of mathematics and initial language materials, especially grammar and interpretative reading, are examined in this book.  The materials and their use are clearly explained and examples supplied.  

Montessori, Maria.  From Childhood to Adolescence.  New York:  Schocken, 1974.  This book presents advanced Montessori philosophy, psychology, and method, including Erdkinder (Montessori education for the adolescence) and the Function of the University.

Lillard, Paula Polk.  Montessori - A Modern Approach.  New York:  Schocken, 1973.  Written by a Montessorian, this book is an excellent one for parents and for those who have just begun their study of Montessori in the classroom.

Standing, E. M.  Maria Montessori:  Her_Life and Work.  London:  Library Limited, 1962.  This text is a complete study of Maria Montessori, her background, the times in which she lived, and the expertise she brought from the scientific field into the field of education.