An increasing number of parents are choosing to homeschool their children and want information on integrating Montessori philosophy and methods into their home educational program. Here is a list of resources that may prove valuable to these homeschooling parents. Most of these titles are available from NAMTA.

• The Child in the Family by Maria Montessori discusses basic Montessori principles in a family context.
• Montessori Today by Paula Polk Lillard presents Maria Montessori's theories on learning at each developmental stage.
• The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori is an analysis of physical and psychological growth during the first three years of life.
• The Secret of Childhood by Maria Montessori is a thorough introduction to the development of the child from birth to age 3.
• To Educate the Human Potential by Maria Montessori introduces Montessori principles for ages 6 and up.
• Montessori Read and Write: A Parents' Guide to Literacy for Children, by Lynne Lawrence, offers 160 pages of age-specific language games and activities for parents and children to practice at home.
• Michael Olaf’s Essential Montessori is an accessible introduction to Montessori philosophy and practice as well as a catalog of educational materials, offered for either birth to three (The Joyful Child) or 3 to 12 (Child of the World).
• NAMTA Publications for parents: Booklets, slides, and videos that introduce Montessori education from a parent’s point of view.
• See our complete Recommended Reading list on Montessori education.

Note: Montessori education can only be truly implemented by a trained Montessori teacher in a fully equipped Montessori "prepared environment." However, Montessori philosophy and practices have much to offer parents, whether their children attend a Montessori school or not.