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Montessori Resources
Recommended books, organizations, and ideas for Pflugerville Montessori parents and teachers.
A starting place
Resources for understanding Montessori more deeply.
These are resources we recommend for parents and teachers at Pflugerville Montessori School and our sister schools, Cedar Park Montessori and Sapientia Montessori. Whether you are new to Montessori or deepening your understanding, they are a good place to begin.
Montessori books and learning at home
Books by Maria Montessori
Start with the source.
The Absorbent Mind
How young children absorb their environment and build themselves.
The Secret of Childhood
The inner life of the young child and what adults can learn from it.
The Child in the Family
Montessori ideas for parents and home life.
Discovery of the Child
The foundations and materials of the Montessori method.
The Formation of Man
Montessori on education and human development.
Education for a New World
Montessori’s vision of education and the child’s potential.
By other authors
Books our community recommends.
These titles explain Montessori from different angles, from biography to research to everyday parenting.
- Understanding the Human Being, by Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro
- Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work, by E. M. Standing
- Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius, by Angeline Stoll Lillard
- Montessori at Home, by Heidi Anne Spietz
At home
Practical ways to support your child.
Montessori at home does not require special materials. It starts with slowing down and letting children do real things for themselves.
- Give your child a low hook, shelf, and step stool
- Invite help with cooking, cleaning, and gardening
- Offer fewer, better toys on an open shelf
- Allow time to finish a task without rushing
- Read together every day
Organizations and links
Where to learn more.
Helpful organizations and websites for Montessori families and teachers.
- AMI-USA, the United States branch of the Association Montessori Internationale
- North American Montessori Teachers’ Association (NAMTA)
- Cedar Park Montessori, our sister school
- Sapientia Montessori, our sister school
Common questions
Montessori resources, answered.
What is the best book to start learning about Montessori?
The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori is a classic starting point. For a modern, research-based view, try Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius by Angeline Stoll Lillard.
How can I bring Montessori into my home?
Create child-height spaces, involve your child in real tasks, offer fewer toys on open shelves, and give them time to do things independently.
Where can I learn more about Montessori organizations?
AMI-USA and NAMTA both offer information for families and teachers.
Are these resources useful for teachers too?
Yes. Our resource list is shared across Pflugerville Montessori, Cedar Park Montessori, and Sapientia Montessori for both parents and teachers.
Ready to see authentic Montessori?
Reading is a great start. Observing a classroom is even better.