First Montessori Books
by Susan Mayclin Stephenson
"After reading your books I am able to read and understand Dr. Montessori's own writings."
"Even my husband cannot put your books down till he has finished. And our whole family benefits."
"My teaching has improved because of reading about Montessori students who are younger and older than those in my class."
"Your books helped me understand the history and value of AMI. Thank you."
The 10th anniversary edition of
The Joyful Child Guided by Nature, a Montessori Perspective is based on the author's presentation at an AMI annual congress.
More information: Universal Child
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Montessori Cosmic Education, The Child's Discovery of a Global Vision and a Cosmic Task,
Grounded in experience Stephenson manages to convey the essence of one of Maria Montessori's fundamental principles—the interdependent nature of life and the very concrete steps to helping children express their natural tendency to live well with others and take care of the planet.
—Lynne Lawrence, AMI Executive Director
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The Joyful Child: Montessori, Global Wisdom for Birth to Three
10th Anniversary edition: how to meet the needs of the child from birth to three without expensive materials and full-time "Montessori parents." Excellent for Montessori 3-12 teachers, and teachers of young adults, as there are many 0-3 and 12-15 similarities
Links to some of the international translations.
Translations
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Child of the World: Montessori, Global Education for Age 3-12+
A great help in understanding Montessori theory and practice for children from age 3-12+. Includes a chapter on the environment at home and in school, and ideas for parents and teachers, at home and in Montessori and other other schools.
Excellent for Montessori 0-3 teachers to read to understand where their children are headed.
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"The best first book for anyone interested in just what Montessori education is"
For parents and other educators, a basic introduction to Montessori for this age group.
Aid to Life, Montessori Beyond the Classroom
International and at-home information, plus questions and answers on Montessori practice
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Chess as one example of how to analyze and share an adult's interest or passion with a child.
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A chapter: Becoming an Adult
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Based on the way the author taught chess, in the Montessori way, to her children and primary and elementary Montessori students. Many adults have finally learned chess.
The author has witnessed how pressure to prioritize academics, schedules, and group lessons such as daily "circle," can destroy authentic Montessori practice.
Based on the presentation at the AMI national congress in Prague. Specific examples of how authentic Montessori exemplifies mindfulness for both children and adults.
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Physics, biology, history/geography, music/art, preparation for Montessori elementary, age 6-12 classes.
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The Music Environment for All Ages, Montessori Foundations for the Creative Personality
A valuable example of how the needs of the human at different stages of development is the best model for teaching any subject.
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This book contains all of the "culture" lectures given by the author on an AMI teacher training course in Morocco. It is very helpful for Montessori teachers who did not have all of these lectures during training.
Music, art, dance, movement, all are essential in authentic Montessori practice. This book gives a broad overview of how music could enrich a live from birth to old age. It inspires us to look further at the others.
Montessori Homeschooling, One Family's story
A year-by-year decision by the student himself, outlining the learning of time management, following passions, and service to the community.
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Glimpses of Aged Care through a Montessori Lens,
A collaboration with Anne Kelly, of AMI Program for Dementia, Disability, and Aging. Recommended reading by any adult over the age of thirty!
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Beginnings, Montessori Birth to Three Comparison with Traditions in Bhutan
For parent-to-be inundated by "advice from experts" to compare two tested methods and decide what resonates personally.
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Mothering/parenting instinct is often covered up by internet advice. This represents 100+ years of experience two methods, the Montessori section tested all over the world .
AUTHOR'S WEBSITE, Montessori work, and art: AUTHOR'S HOME PAGE
AUTHOR'S international blog, SUSAN BLOG
QUOTING BOOKS
Permission is granted to quote anything from any of these books—on websites or school newsletters or social media, in any way that is helpful—as long as a link back to the book, and the author's full name, is provided.
TRANSLATIONS AND PUBLISHING
For information on international translating and publishing contact Jim Stephenson at Michael Olaf Montessori Publishing Company TRANSLATIONS
These books share authentic Montessori principles and practices for many situations. Some are in Kindle and some in print. Search the author "Susan Mayclin Stephenson" to find all titles. Kindle versions are available in 170 countries. Print versions are available on Amazon sites here: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK, and USA
They can be ordered directly from the publisher by individuals as single copies, and by schools, teacher training centers, and university bookstores at a wholesale discount: Michael Olaf Books
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Updated on February 23, 2024