Parent Resources

Welcome to the OMS Parent Resource Center!

These recommended sources and books have been carefully selected to complement the Montessori Method.

Videos:

• The Montessori Classroom: The Three Year Cycle
• Montessori Madness!
• How Do You Hug A Child Like This?
• Superwoman Was Already Here

Websites:

• Association Montessori Internationale USA – The worldwide Montessori association that accredits all of our teachers.
• Maria Montessori.com - Learn even more about the Montessori Method of education here.
• Aid to Life – Supporting the natural development of children from birth through age 3.
• My Child’s Gardener – A website written by a Montessori parent discussing conscious parenting practices.
• Montessori Madmen – A group of Dad’s passionate about spreading the word about Montessori education.

Books:

• Montessori Madness: A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education, by Trevor Eissler
• Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius, by Angeline Lillard
• Montessori from the Start: The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three, by Lynn Jessen and Paula Polk Lillard
• The Absorbent Mind, by Dr. Maria Montessori
• The Secret of Childhood, by Dr. Maria Montessori
• Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work, by E.M. Standing

***There is a variety of reading materials and DVD’s in the OMS library available for checkout anytime***

Shopping:

• Michael Olaf Montessori – Quality Montessori toys for children ages 0-12.
• Small Hands – A variety of  materials and toys to enhance the home environment (mainly for children 3-6).

For our wonderful OakHaven parents:

• Going Out Training with Sra. Anna – For friends and family of OakHaven  interested in driving elementary children on their outings.
• OMS Parent Handbook 2012-2013 – Contains lots of important information for OakHaven parents.