THE MONTESSORI METHOD

Since 1982 the Michael Olaf Montessori Company has provided information on how to use Montessori philosophy in homes and schools. At this site you will fine free reprints of Montessori articles on homeschooling, using Montessori in traditional classrooms, FAQ's, lectures from international congresses, information about Montessori schools and teacher training, reports on international children's projects, and related educational information for anyone interested in healthy child development.

MATERIALS FOR SCHOOLS AND GIFTS FOR HOME: In the Montessori birth to three (The Joyful Child) and 3-12 (Child of the World) overviews below, there are many suggestions for how to to create beautiful, harmonious, and natural environments for children that foster creativity, independence of thought and action, a positive self-image, joy, and a spirit of service to others and to the world. To go directly to the toys and other educational materials click here: Montessori materials

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NEW: Portland Montessori Conference Susan Stephenson, of Michael Olaf, will be speaking about her international Montessori work at the NAMTA conference in March.

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First Years Video Clips showing stages of development of movement and language in the first years of life. They are wonderful for securing bonding between new parents and their children, creating a happy family life, and for preparing children for success and happiness throughout life.
Michael Olaf Children's Projects projects connected with Michael Olaf, including BHUTAN fundraising update.
"Montessori" A Video Explanation: Anyone can use the word "Montessori"
Mongolia Dig: Montessori High School has paleontology experience in the Gobi Desert. Watch report from Cleveland TV news.
Montessori Age 12-18 videos from the Hershey Montessori Farm school in Ohio
Montessori on Peace Boat: news from our friend Takako Fukatsu on the 66th Global Voyage
Montessori Homeschooling homeschooling memories of Michael Olaf Stephenson, for whom the Michael Olaf Company was named by his sisters many years ago, was "Montessori" homeschooled.
Montessori FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori education.
Maria Montessori Biography A brief overview and several pictures
Montessori Lectures and Articles Montessori infant information, an observation of a 3-6 class, and more
Human Development a middle school course. Michael Olaf's Joyful Child (for birth to three) is used as a text in a Montessori adolescent program
Creativity Do schools kill creativity? This is a link to a short talk, given at the end of an education conference, by Sir Ken Robinson. It is one of the most insightful and entertaining talks we have heard in a long time. Enjoy! (courtesy of YouTube.com)
Big Issue-college NYT article. Quote: By 5, it is possible to predict, with depressing accuracy, who will complete high school and college and who won't.
Montessori and Waldorf Schools a comparison
Montessori Supporters and Students an interesting list
Teacher Training Information the training of the author of the Michael Olaf publications
Montessori Teacher Training Center Special 0-3. 3-6. 6-12 overviews for new teachers, to round out their understanding of the child; materials for all levels
Results of Montessori Education two articles
ABOUT US Michael Olaf Montessori Company, established in 1982
What People Say about the Michael Olaf Montessori Company
BIO of the author of the Michael Olaf Montessori overviews: The Joyful Child and Child of the World
Susan's World: Public School Montessori article on the author of The Joyful Child and Child of the World

SPECIAL (USA only) Michael Olaf catalogs/overviews are mostly used for educational purposes, as an overview of Montessori philosophy and practice for both homes and schools. A box of approximately 60 copies of last year's 2008 edition, which would usually cost $180.00 is now only $35.00 (while they last): BOX

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The Michael Olaf Montessori Company was established in 1982
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