MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY --> Suggestions for Further Reading

Overview of Montessori Education

American Montessori Consulting- resources and supplies for school and/or home learning environments. Math, music, science, social studies, arts and crafts, handwriting, classroom accessories, posters, furniture, toys, manipulatives, teacher training.

American Montessori Society- a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization dedicated to stimulating the use of the Montessori teaching approach in private and public schools.

Association Montessori Internationale- a pedagogical organization founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori to maintain the integrity of her life's work, and to ensure that it would be perpetuated after her death.

AMI Elementary Alumni Association- a community of Montessori teachers holding an elementary diploma issued by AMI, who support one another in their professional development.

International Montessori Index- information for parents and teachers, practical suggestions for using Montessori philosophy in homes and classrooms, links to Montessori schools, conference lectures, teacher training courses, organizations, educational materials, and other valuable sites.

Jola Publications Public School Montessorian- latest issue online of Montessori news, links, more.

Montessori Foundation- a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Montessori education in the United States and abroad, offering programs and resources to Montessori parents, teachers, school administrators, board members, and to anyone interested in learning more about Montessori education.

Montessori Online Distance Learning- designed for parents, guardians, and homeschoolers; teachers and assistants; educators and administrators; and college students who want  to learn about (or review) Montessori education and curriculum so they can incorporate it into their home, classroom, or college studies.

Montessori Organizations- a list of Montessori organizations by nation.

Montessori Teacher Collective- A proudly non-commercial, distinctly unaffiliated, grass-roots organization with community on its collective mind and devoted to one intent:  “To Promote the Health & Good Humor of Montessorians Everywhere.”

Mortensen Math- This method where students learn mathematics by seeing, touching and moving colorful blocks and tiles, has been instrumental in producing America’s top mathematics students. Children using this method grow up loving math. There is never any fear or failure.

N. American Montessori Teachers’ Assoc.- membership organization open to parents, teachers, and anyone else interested in Montessori education; publications, audio-visual collection, electronic communications, conferences, research and service projects.

The Montessori Method- Full text of Dr. Montessori's book online from the Celebration of Women Writers.

Peace 101- web-site is dedicated to fulfilling the ideals of Maria Montessori, who in 1948, earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for her “Education for Peace.”