Which Montessori books to read first?

Perhaps the must-read book on the Montessori Method, The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori explores her philosophy and method. Focusing on what Dr. Montessori says is the child’s most crucial development stage, from birth to age six, this book offers insight into education and early childhood development.

Do Montessori schools have books?

In short, Montessori students learn more comprehensively, more joyfully, and more naturally through the Montessori method, and they do it without a bunch of textbooks, homework, or grades. Would you like to learn more about the Montessori Method?

What makes a book Montessori friendly?

Subject matter should be realistic, so no talking animals and no cartoons. It may be non-fiction or fiction, as long as they are grounded in reality. (Also, if we restricted ourselves to non-fiction, we would lose so much of the wordplay and visual artistry that fiction has to offer.) Possible topics are endless!

Is TV allowed in Montessori?

The effects of excessive screen time for children have been well documented. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not mince words in their guidelines. Many Montessorians recommend remaining screen-free until the age of 3, or even as old as 6.

How can I teach Montessori at home?

Incorporating Montessori Principles at Home

  1. Organize Your Environment. “A place for everything and everything in its place” is one of the critical principles of Montessori at home.
  2. Emphasize Life Skills.
  3. Teach Concentration.
  4. Focus on Inner Motivation, Not Rewards.

Why there are no grades in Montessori?

In Montessori classrooms we give children challenging work to do, and they rise to the challenge. Montessori programs choose to not give grades because these measurements do not reflect the development of the qualities that we should be looking for in children.

Does Montessori discourage imagination?

Fantasy is the use of imagination to conjure up the image or ideas of things that are not real. Maria Montessori did not actually discourage children from engaging in make-believe play. Rather, she observed that children under the age of six preferred “real” to fantasy when given the choice.