Frequently Asked Questions

Montessori philosophy
Q: Are there any good books available that discuss Montessori principles and philosophy?
A: The following books were all written by Dr. Maria Montessori and published by Schoken Press:
Discovery of the Child
The Secret of Childhood
The Absorbent Mind
Education for a New World
Education for Human Development
Education and Peace
The Formation of Man

Child Development
Q: What good books are available related to child development?
A: The following are all excellent books about child development:
Children: The Challenge, by Rudolph Dreikers
Miseducation: Preschoolers at Risk, by David Elkind
Your One Year Old (Two Year Old, etc.), by Ames and Ilg.