Parent resources, curated with care
Recommended books, organizations, and videos to support your child’s learning at home, chosen to complement what happens in our classroom.
The Montessori philosophy
How Montessori nurtures independence, creativity, and confidence in young children.
Books
- The Montessori ToddlerSimone Davies
- The Absorbent MindDr. Maria Montessori
- Montessori from the StartPaula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen
- How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori WayTim Seldin
Videos
- Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius
- Simone Davies on YouTube
Growth in the preschool years
Resources on how children grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively between ages 3 and 5.
Books
- The Whole-Brain ChildDaniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
- No-Drama DisciplineDaniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
- Mind in the MakingEllen Galinsky
- The Importance of Being LittleErika Christakis
Organizations
Videos
- Harvard’s “Serve and Return” video series
- The Alberta / BC Early Learning Framework
Independence at home
Simple ways families can encourage independence and responsibility in everyday routines.
Books
- The Montessori ToddlerSimone Davies
- Help Me Do It MyselfMaja Pitamic
- How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori WayTim Seldin
- The Danish Way of ParentingJessica Joelle Alexander and Iben Sandahl
Organizations
Videos
- “Practical Life at Home” Montessori videos
- Harvard’s short videos on executive function and self-regulation
Exploration and lifelong learning
How exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning support lifelong skills and a love of learning.
Books
- The Montessori PotentialPaula Polk Lillard
- Raising Human BeingsDr. Ross Greene
- The Whole-Brain ChildDaniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
- Free to LearnPeter Gray
Organizations
- Harvard Center on the Developing Child
- BC Early Learning Framework
- Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
Videos
- Harvard’s “Serve and Return” videos
- Montessori classroom observation videos
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