Description
What if Montessori wasn’t just something you tried at home—but something you truly understood?
The Montessori Homeschooler is your practical, compassionate guide to implementing Montessori with confidence—without the overwhelm, second-guessing, or pressure to get it perfect. Designed for real families with real responsibilities, this book goes beyond shelf setup and Pinterest-perfect routines to help you build a home environment rooted in structure, respect, and deep trust in your child’s natural development.
Whether you're just starting out, shifting from traditional school, or wondering if you're “Montessori enough,” this step-by-step blueprint will show you how to:
- Structure your first day, week, and month with intention
- Create a calm, consistent rhythm that supports independence
- Set up your space and introduce Montessori lessons with clarity
- Navigate discipline and conflict with confidence
- Foster focus, responsibility, and self-direction—without coercion
Grounded in developmental science and filled with real-life case studies, The Montessori Homeschooler helps you become the prepared adult your child needs. This isn’t a scripted curriculum. It’s a mindset shift—and a roadmap to raising capable, curious humans through rhythm, relationship, and real-life learning."
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
About the Author xiii
Preface xv
Introduction: The Montessori Revolution xvii
Section 1 Laying the Groundwork 1
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 3
Chapter 2 Breaking Free from the School Mindset 13
Chapter 3 Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt 23
Chapter 4 Finding Your Why 31
Chapter 5 In It Together 39
Section 2 How Montessori Works 49
Chapter 6 Montessori vs. Traditional Education 51
Chapter 7 The Three Pillars of Montessori 59
Chapter 8 The Prepared Adult 65
Chapter 9 Freedom Within Limits 71
Chapter 10 Understanding Montessori’s Developmental Stages 77
Section 3 Bringing It Home 85
Chapter 11 The Home That Teaches 87
Chapter 12 The Montessori Learning Space 95
Chapter 13 The Montessori Curriculum for Homeschoolers 105
Chapter 14 Montessori Materials 115
Chapter 15 Creating a Daily Rhythm 125
Section 4 From Preparation to Practice 133
Chapter 16 Introducing Montessori Lessons 135
Chapter 17 What to Do on Day 1, Week 1, Month 1 145
Chapter 18 Common Roadblocks 153
Chapter 19 Supporting the Whole Child 161
Chapter 20 Observation and Repetition 167
Section 5 Guiding the Montessori Learning Experience 175
Chapter 21 Adapting Montessori to Your Family 177
Chapter 22 Fostering Independence Through Practice 185
Chapter 23 Montessori Discipline and Conflict Resolution 193
Chapter 24 Fostering Concentration and Focus 201
Conclusion: What’s Next 209
Glossary of Montessori Terms 213
Appendix: Meet the Montessori Mamas 221
Index 225
