Recommended Reading

Children Raising Hand — Learning in Southwest Omaha, NE
Montessori Today 
by Paula P. Lillard
Publisher: Random House (1996), 
ISBN: 0-8052-1061-X 
Describes Montessori theory and contemporary American Montessori Society schools serving ages ranging from birth to adulthood.
Classroom — School in Southwest Omaha, NE
Montessori from the Start 
by Paula P. Lillard and Lynn L. Jessen
Publisher: Shocken (2003), 
ISBN 0805211128 
Information on what parents can do to help their youngest children in the process of self-formation
Playing Clay — Children in Southwest Omaha, NE
The Absorbent Mind 
by Maria Montessori
Publisher; Theosophical Publishing House, Madras, India (1949) Amazon
Discusses the development of infants and young children from birth to three years. Gives a clear explanation of the basis of Montessori theory and method.
Talking — Children in Southwest Omaha, NE
The Child in the Family 
by Maria Montessori
Publisher: Henry Regnery, Chicago (1956) Amazon
A series of short essays about the child, the family, and the school, with a philosophical emphasis.
Children Going To School — Learn in Southwest Omaha, NE
Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work 
by E. M Standing
Publisher: Hollis and Carter London (1957) Amazon
Covers Maria Montessori’s life, how she developed Montessori education, its theoretical basis, and the worldwide growth of the Montessori movement.