THE MONTESSORI METHOD
The Philosophy & Practice of the Montessori Method of Education — for children from birth to age twelve, in the home and school
The Michael Olaf Montessori Company provides practical advice for using Montessori philosophy in all kinds of settings. Since 1982 it has been a favorite source of developmentally appropriate Montessori books, toys, games, tools, and other educational materials, helping parents and teachers create beautiful educational environments that foster creativity, independence of thought and action, a positive self-image, joy, and a spirit of service to others and to the world. Michael Olaf publications are available to be read online as well as ordered. Click on the PDF links below. You will then see a table of contents with each chapter listed. Each chapter is a separate document to be viewed or printed. Click the chapter you wish to view.
Michael Olaf publishes two overviews of Montessori theory and practice, for both home and school. The first, The Joyful Child, is for the child from birth to three. The second, Child of the World, is for the child from three to twelve years. As well as print copies that can be ordered, all of the pages are available online as PDF files. To avoid impulse buying and to encourage thoughtful planning in creating both the home and classroom environment, we do not offer internet ordering of materials. Please study the theory carefully and decide what would enhance the life of your class or family before making purchases.
A PRINT COPY of either publication, can be ordered by phone, fax, or email, directly from The Michael Olaf Company (see below), via the internet from wwww.amazon.com, or from our friends at Maitri Montessori: http://maitrilearning.com/books.html
TRANSLATIONS: The text of The Joyful Child, for Birth to Three Years is being translated into several languages by people who want to share this information with others in their own country. So far translations into Chinese and Polish have been linked to this site. We think it very interesting for children to see what the text looks like in these languages. Go to the The Joyful Child link below to see the translations.
NEW! Bhutan Montessori Project; Many pictures are now posted from the Michael Olaf Bhutan project, and you and your children can even help. (See other International Children's Projects below.)
NEW! Human Development a middle school course. A Montessori adolescent program includes the study of the child from Birth to Three, using The Joyful Child
NEW! The Biggest Issue: NYT article. Quote: By 5, it is possible to predict, with depressing accuracy, who will complete high school and college and who won't.
NEW! Montessori Lectures and Articles Montessori infant information, an observation of a 3-6 class, allowance ideas, an age 12-18 article, and more
NEW! Parent Education Special for schools and other parenting groups, purchase copies of the Michael Olaf Montessori overview, below wholesale, from now until December. Fall Fundraiser information. (USA only)
NEW! Safe Toys and Other Gifts for Children from Michael Olaf, and more Fall Fundraiser information for schools
NEW! Montessori Teacher Training Center Special 0-3. 3-6. 6-12 overviews for new teachers, to round out their understanding of the child. and materials for all levels
NEW! Teacher Training Information the training of the author of the Michael Olaf publications, and information on NEW 0-3 course to be given in Minnesota beginning September, 2008
FAQ's Frequently asked questions about Montessori education.
Results of Montessori Education two articles
Montessori Supporters and Students an interesting list
Maria Montessori Biography A brief overview and several pictures
Homeschooling one story
Montessori and Waldorf Schools a comparison
The Michael Olaf Montessori Company
ABOUT US Michael
Olaf Montessori Company, established in 1982
AUTHOR of the Michael Olaf Montessori overviews: The Joyful Child and Child of the World
International Children's Projects connected with Michael Olaf
What People Say about the Michael Olaf Montessori Company
Children's Portraits covers of the Michael
Olaf publication
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INDEX OF PDF DOCUMENTS: Click here for Birth to Three: THE JOYFUL CHILD Montessori philosophy and practice, and materials recommended for the home or infant community |
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INDEX OF PDF DOCUMENTS: Click here for Three to Twelve Years: CHILD OF THE WORLD Montessori philosophy and practice, and materials recommended for the home or school |
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AN ORDER SENT to an address in the USA:
$7.00 for one copy of either The Joyful Child (birth to three) or Child of the World (three to twelve+ years), including shipping and handling
$11.00 for one copy each of the above, including shipping and handling.
$13.00 for 3-6 copies of either, including shipping and handling.
$2.00 EACH for 7 or more copies of either, including shipping and handling. This is how most schools and retail outlets order.
AN ORDER SENT to an address outside the USA, by air only:
$18.00 for one copy of either publication, including shipping and handling
$22.00 for one of each of the above including shipping and handling
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SHARING THIS SITE: In service to children the text from both of the Michael Olaf Montessori publications has been placed free on this website as E-books. We thank you for sharing this information with your family, friends and colleagues.
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COVER ART: We have many requests to make the art on the covers of the catalogues available as prints. As they become available they will be posted. To see pictures of the original oil paintings done for the past, present, and future covers, go to PORTRAITS
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The Michael Olaf Montessori Company was established in 1982
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