"Maria Montessori developed her teaching methodologies nearly one hundred years ago. Her educational foundations have been tested over time and have survived because her ultimate goal was to preserve the dignity of the child. How can a child not thrive and learn in a prepared environment that emphasizes respect and integrity? - - A respect and integrity not only of the materials presented and used, but more importantly of the child himself, and of those with whom he interacts."

(S.V. Wilhelmi, from Montessori Made Easy: The BASICS)

MATERIALS:

Here you will find materials tips, and DOWNLOADS for printable learning materials. These files were all created by S.V. Wilhelmi. You are free to download these files for your personal use, and you may print copies and share them with other homeschoolers or Montessori teachers..

"You may beg or borrow, but please don't steal."

	Beg...If you are in need of specific materials I will happily  try to accommodate your request for custom materials designs. You can contact me at jmjpublishing@yahoo.com
	Borrow...You may borrow from me to create your own authentic Montessori materials.
	Steal...Please don't! Many of the designs on my downloads pages are my own original creations, designed with a Montessori flavor, but created specifically by me. These materials will be designated with my specific Livable Learning copyright. I alone own the *right*  to * copy*  these materials. I am also the original designer and organizer of the Teaching from a Tackle Box collections of Montessori materials.

If you have any problems with any of these downloads or with the use of these materials please contact jmjpublishing@yahoo.com

	TEACHER PREPARATION
	SENSORIAL/GEOMETRY
	PRACTICAL LIFE
	LANGUAGE
	MATH
	CULTURE
	THEOLOGY/CATECHESIS

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ONLINE INFORMATION:

	THE MONTESSORI METHOD
	PLANES OF DEVELOPMENT
	COURSE OF STUDY
	PREPARED PATHS TO CULTURE

Catholic Learning Materials egroup at    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catholiclearning

Catholic Learning Materials is a place to brainstorm, to share, and to make requests for materials that will aid homeschoolers and other educators in teaching the Faith to children. We especially welcome those who are trained in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. 

Montessori for Catholics

ONLINE ARTICLES:

	The Infant as a Human Being by Dr. Herbert Ratner (1963)
	Montessori Made Easy For All Ages  by S.V. Wilhelmi (2003)

RESOURCES:  See my recommendations for Montessori books HERE

LINKS:  See my recommendations for Montessori links HERE