March 11, 2023

Montessori Homeschool: Choosing the Best Homeschool Curriculum Options

Are you a Montessori homeschooler? If our Homeschool Type quiz identified you as a Classical Homeschooler, then you’re in the right place. (Not sure? Take the quiz here.)

Best Homeschool Curriculum for Your Unique Teaching Type

Let’s do a quick recap of the Montessori style before we jump into talking about the best homeschool curriculum options.

Montessori homeschooling is an approach to education that is based on the teachings of Maria Montessori, an Italian educator who developed a child-centered approach to learning. Montessori education is designed to help children develop their own interests and passions, and to learn at their own pace. It is also based on the idea that children learn best through hands-on experience, exploration, and self-directed learning. In a Montessori homeschool, parents create a learning environment that is organized, child-centered, and designed to promote independence and self-motivation.

Purchasing materials that are labeled specifically as “Montessori” can be costly. However, as homeschooling parents, we’re great at being creative and resourceful. You can adapt anything to work within this style. The key is to have an engaging environment that promotes self-directed learning and independence.

Ready to see some of the best homeschool curriculum options for your type? Here are some of the top choices for Montessori homeschoolers:

  • Montessori Print Shop – Montessori Print Shop offers a wide range of printable materials, including language arts, math, science, and cultural studies. Their materials are designed to be hands-on and interactive, and they are aligned with the Montessori approach to learning. Their website also includes many resources for parents just getting started with this approach to learning.

  • Oak Meadow – Oak Meadow is a complete, secular homeschool curriculum that is designed to be flexible and adaptable. Their materials are designed to be child-centered and holistic, and they are aligned with the Montessori philosophy of education. Additionally, they offer complete packages for each grade level.

  • Montessori by Mom: Montessori by Mom is a curriculum provider that offers themed curriculum boxes for ages 3-6. These boxes are a perfect starting point for homeschooling parents new to the Montessori adventure.

  • Montessori for Everyone – Montessori for Everyone offers a wide range of printable materials, including language arts, math, science, and cultural studies. Their materials are designed to be hands-on and interactive, and they are aligned with the Montessori approach to learning. They currently have products for toddlers all the way up to upper elementary.

  • Child of the Redwoods is a well known and popular Montessori homeschooling program. It provides an immersive and tactile education. This program also offers a lot of support for the homeschooling parent. And the creator of this program offers several options and suggestions that offer flexibility for your family. Child of the Redwoods is also affordable, making it one of the most cost effective Montessori homeschooling options.

When it comes to Montessori homeschooling, there are quite a few options. My personal recommendation would be to get a couple of books to learn about the method yourself. Then use your preferred search engine to find other homeschool families who are successfully using this method. And don’t forget to check out Etsy and Amazon for some amazing resources.

Overall, Montessori homeschooling can be a great option for families who are looking for a child-centered approach to education. When choosing a curriculum, it’s also important to consider your child’s learning style and interests. (And be sure to subscribe to our email list, because we’ll have a new quiz soon for determining your child’s learning style.)

Any one of these curriculum options would give you a great start to providing your family with the Montessori approach to homeschooling. But remember, the curriculum you choose is only meant to be a tool for you, it’s not meant to be your master. (You can read more about my thoughts on that in my Quick Start guide by purchasing that HERE.) And if you’re curious about what we use in our homeschool, check out the final post in this series. Still have questions? Reach out to us at support@homeschooltribe.com.

Happy Homeschooling!