Books by Dr Maria Montessori

• The Montessori Method. – Her first book and a definitive statement of her work.



• The Discovery of the Child – the revised edition of the book in which the author describes her method of “scientific pedagogy”.



• The Secret of childhood – shows the author’s insight into the nature of the child, and her observations of children while formulating her new method of education.



• To educate the Human Potential – deals with the educational approach for children between 6 – 12 years of age.



• Dr Montessori’s Own Handbook – for teachers, parents and educational therapists containing detailed descriptions of Montessori’s didactic materials and their use.



• The Child in the Family – aimed at teachers and parents alike. Discusses basic principles and shows why adults need to “follow the child” attentively.