If you’re just beginning your Montessori journey as we are, you know how overwhelming the process can be. I got more than a little frustrated looking at all of the different activities and materials needed to facilitate Montessori teaching at home. So much for this momma to learn! However, when I began researching, I quickly discovered that there is a wealth FREE Montessori albums online (think of these as teacher’s guides) and I want to pass along some WONDERFUL resources for those of you who would like to begin, but aren’t sure how to go about it. I’ll be updating this resource list regularly so check back for updates.
FREE MONTESSORI ALBUMS and TEACHER’S GUIDES
Maria Montessori’s Own Handbook is available as a free download from Project Gutenberg
Visit Montessori World for:
Free Montessori Practical Life Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Sensorial Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Language Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Math Album for 3 to 6
Visit Info Montessori for:
Free Montessori Practical Life Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Sensorial Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Language Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Math Album for 3 to 6
Visit Shu-Chen Jenny Yen for:
Free Montessori Practical Life Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Sensorial Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Language Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Math Album for 3 to 6
Visit Montessori Teachers Collective for:
Free Montessori Math Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Culture Album for 3 to 6
Free Montessori Math Album for 6 to 9
Free Montessori History Album for 6 to 9
Free Montessori Geometry Album for 6 to 9
Free Montessori Biology Album for 6 to 9
Free Montessori Language Album for 6 to 9
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Being new to the Montessori method, I also wanted a better understanding of the sequence and age appropriateness of the various Montessori activities. The following articles and outlines on Montessori scope and sequence have been a lifesaver.
Montessori Scope and Sequence for 3 to 6 and Montessori Scope and Sequence for 6 to 9 at Montessori Teachers Collective
Maitri Learning has two free PDFs: Language Material Organization and Sequence and Math Materials Organization and Sequence (scroll down to the heading Arranging the Environment). They also have free printable Montessori planning and record keeping pages a bit further down the page.
Our Montessori Story has Montessori Scope and Sequence divided into seven periods of Montessori work from David Gettman’s book, which I am finding very helpful.
Montessori Print Shop’s blog has four posts on Montessori Scope and Sequence that are great.
Our Montessori Homeschool has posts detailing their daily Montessori lesson plans from 2009 to the present.
The Joy of Learning has Montessori Sensorial scope and sequence with lesson plans for many of the materials. She also has ideas for Montessori practical life lessons.
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This is awesome! Thanks so much. There is so much to learn. I would like to use at least some aspects Montessori with my child, but the amount of info is daunting. Thank you so much for this resouce!
thanks for all the links. i am excited to explore them— i am sure it took you a long time. thanks!!!
This is a wonderful resource! Thank you so much for putting it together. I’m going to share it on Montessori MOMent’s facebook page. I think it will help a lot of people who are interested in applying Montessori principles in their homes.
Do you know of any free 0-3 albums?
My twins are just over 18 months and I’m putting together a Montessori classroom for them now. I’m desperate to save every penny I can, but am having trouble finding free resources for the under-3 set. Any ideas?
Fantastic list – I just linked back to it on my Counting Coconuts Facebook page. 🙂 Thanks for compiling and sharing!
Thank you for linking up to our Scope and Sequence lists. We hope it will help give those who aren’t trained in Montessori a clearer vision of the progression through the materials.
I am looking for under 3. too. I appreciate these links, however!
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Love this! Excellent list, thank you! : ) I live in Laos and am always looking for new Montessori resources. : )
These are great links, I did my student teaching in a Montessori classroom and it was the greatest experience! While I most likely will teach a regular classroom there are so many things from that experience I plan to take with me.
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Great information. I’ve linked to this site from my own list of albums for homeschoolers here.
http://www.myhomeschoolstyle.com/?p=541
Thanks!