Montessori Resources

The Association Montessori International/USA (AMI-USA) is a national non-profit organization that upholds Dr. Maria Montessori’s original vision. As the Primary Operational Affiliate of the Association Montessori Internationale in the United States, AMI/USA oversees the school recognition process.

The Aid to Life initiative aims to give parents clear, simple, straightforward advice in a format that is easy to understand and apply.

Our parent resource library is located in the Lavista Campus office and offers books for loan to parents on various topics including Montessori philosophy and parenting issues. While some books are not specific to Montessori, these resources align with Montessori philosophy and Arbor’s mission. Parents can also discover recommended books for parents to read on our Bookshop profile. 

• Evaluating Montessori Education
• Psychology Today: Montessori Children Often Turn Into Happy Adults
• The Montessori Mafia
• Is Montessori The Origin Of Google And Amazon?
• Montessori: The Missing Voice in the Education Reform Debate
• Montessori Had It Right: We Learn By Doing
• Montessori Builds Innovators
• Montessori In Mountain View – How Italy’s Famed Educator Shaped Silicon Valley
• The Case Against Grades
• Montessori Preschool Elevates and Equalizes Child Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study
• The Third Plane of Development (12 – 18)
• Montessori Education in a Time of Physical Distancing: Is the Use of Digital Technology Appropriate in the Context of Montessori Philosophy?

It is essential for Arbor parents to attend parent education events as they are offered throughout the year. These events strengthen the child-parent-school relationship by offering support in understanding Montessori educational principles and practice, navigating parenting challenges, and staying up to date on new research and topics related to child development. Dates for parent education events are available in the weekly Arbor Update and are held at both the Lavista and Scott campuses; occasionally, virtual parent education events are also offered.