Looking for Montessori curriculum manuals or teaching guides? I’ve listed free and paid Montessori albums from over different providers for each different planes of development.
Table of Contents
Infant-Toddler Montessori Albums (0-3 years)
These albums focus on activities that promote sensory exploration, motor skills development, and language acquisition. These albums typically include activities such as grasping, pulling, and pushing objects, exploring different textures and shapes, and listening to different sounds. They also include guidance on how to create a safe and stimulating environment for infants.
| Provider and Price | Notes |
| Infant Toddler Teaching Manuals Set by Montessori Research and Development Complete set (6): $159 Individual pricing: $27-47 each | 6 manuals on Environments, Health and Safety, Language Arts, Pedagogy, Practical Life, Sensorial Languages: English, with some individual albums in Chinese |
| Infant, Toddlers, Pre-K Development Montessori Teaching Albums by My Montessori House Complete set(3): $99 Individual pricing: $39 | 3 albums for 0-18 months, for 18-30 months, 1st Year in Pre-K |
| Infant & Toddler Curriculum Manuals by North American Montessori Center Complete set (7): $899 Individual albums: $149 each | 7 manuals: 0-3 classroom guide, Infants manual (Set A&B), Toddler manual (Set A&B), and Twos Manual (Set A&B) Add-on option: Curriculum support USB for $100, Certification program ($2310) |
Early Childhood Montessori Albums (3-6 years)
Montessori albums for primary cover the ages of 2.5 to 6 years old. These albums focus on the development of the whole child, including practical life skills, sensorial exploration, language, math, and cultural studies. They provide a structured curriculum that is designed to meet the needs and development of the child while allowing for flexibility and individualization.
| Provider and Price | Notes |
| Online Montessori lessons by Montessori Album Price: FREE | Covers Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Art, Science, Music, Social Studies, and Theory BUT may be missing some activities. With visual step-by-step instructions and free printables, this is good as a supplementary resource. |
| Montessori Albums by Wikisori Price: FREE | Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Cultural, Science, Peace albums. With some lessons derived from different sources, content may be inconsistent, but would be a good supplementary resource. |
| Montessori Primary Guide by InfoMontessori Price: FREE | Method basis: Likely, AMI Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and Math but missing Theory album. This also provides easy transition to AMI elementary and good as a supplement resource. |
| Online Montessori Albums by Shu-Chen Jenny Yen Price: FREE | Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and Math but missing Theory album and many cultural activities. Language is available but missing some activities for primary level. This may be useful for follow-up extension work or variations. |
| Casa Montessori Album Posts by Montessori Commons Price: FREE | Offers Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural lessons posted in the Albums tab in their site. Each includes sufficient information for the lessons but may be missing activities under each learning area. |
| Montessori Curriculum from Montessori World Price: FREE | Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Music, Math, Cultural Lessons. They also have old videos that teach about some of the lessons. |
| Classic Montessori Activities by LeadKid Academy Price: FREE | Includes activities for Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Culture & Science, and Art. To view the instructions for each activity, a sign-up is required. |
| Montessori Scope and Sequence (3-12) by Montessori Teachers Collective (MoTeaCo) List of Activities Per Learning Area and Albums: FREE | Includes Math and Culture (Geography, History, Biology, Physical Science) but missing other activities and albums. This may be useful for follow-up extension work or variations. |
| Pre-K Through Kindergarten Development Montessori Teaching Albums by My Montessori House Complete set (3): $99 Individual pricing: $39 each | Method basis: AMI, but arrangement is their own and can be confusing Includes 3 albums for Primary Years 1-3 |
| Montessori Print Shop Complete set (4): $105 Individual pricing: $20-35 | Method basis: Likely, AMI (but may contain some which are not aligned) Reading & Writing: Uses Pink, Blue, and Green Phonetic Series Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math albums with Theory on each area. |
| Montessori Tube Academy Individual pricing: $24-35 | Method basis: Likely, AMS Includes Sensorial, Language, Math, Zoology, Botany, Geography and History albums, but may be missing Theory and Practical Life. They also have a curriculum that breaks down activities to weekly and monthly as part of their membership plan, available on their courses page. |
| Primary Montessori Albums by Keys of the World Complete set (5): $120 Individual pricing: $20-40 | Affiliation: AMI Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Theory albums. They offer add-on support through their private group. There’s also an option to buy the printed version. |
| Montessori Cultural Curriculum for 3-6 Year Old Classroom by JustMontessori Whole set: $195 (Originally $235) | Only includes Cultural activities arranged with a daily lesson plan (which does not inherently align with Montessori principles) for 40 weeks. |
| Montessori Parent Guide Bundle by Authentic Institute of Montessori (Formerly Age of Montessori) Complete set (4): $300 Individual pricing: $75 | Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and Math guides for homeschoolers. |
| Early Childhood Teaching Manuals Set by Montessori Research and Development Complete set (11): $355 Individual pricing: $21-49 | Reading & Writing: Pink, Blue, Green Series Includes Botany, Geography and History, Language Arts (5 volumes), Practical Life, Sensorial, Zoology, Mathematics Manuals and appears to be complete but would include some activities that seem necessary but may not really be foundational. |
| Primary Montessori Albums at Alison’s Montessori Possible Source: Karen Tyler of WorldWideMontessoriOnline or KHTMontessori Complete set (12): $299 | Method basis: AMS Reading & Writing: Pink, Blue, Green series Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Astronomy, Geology, Zoology, Botany, Geography, History, Ecology, Social Science Teacher manuals. |
| Montessori Early Childhood Training Manuals by Montitute Complete set (9): $348 Individual pricing: $29 each | Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Set A & B, Math Set A & B, Cultural (Geography, History, Zoology, Botany, Science), and Theory. Add-on option: Online tutorial support and videos included in the course |
| Early Childhood Training Manual by ETC Montessori Complete set (7): $386 Individual pricing: $18-95 | Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Geography, and Theory Manuals but require MACTE approved credentials to purchase. This is intended for educational institutions, school districts and teacher training centers. |
| Complete Montessori Homeschooling Curriculum by Multisori Complete set (7): $579 | Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Geography, Science, Art Curricula, printable manipulatives (DIY alternatives for some wooden materials), record keeping sheet, and ongoing support. Some activities may not be included but the curricula are very simple to follow for homeschooling families. |
| NAMC Montessori 3-6 Homeschool Program with Curriculum Manuals and some materials by North American Montessori Center Price for complete set: $699, plus shipping | Reading & Writing: Uses Pink, Blue, Green Series Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Theory, Culture and Science but may be missing many activities and extensions based on sample table of contents. |
| Early Childhood Curriculum Manuals by North American Montessori Center Complete set (6): $935 Individual albums: $165 each | 6 manuals: 3-6 classroom guide, Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Culture and Science. Add-on option: Curriculum support USB for $249 and Training Videos on DVD for $400, Diploma Program Early Childhood for $2610. |
Lower Elementary (6-9) and Upper Elementary (9-12) Montessori Albums
Montessori albums for elementary cover the ages of six to twelve years old. These albums build on the foundation established during the primary years and focus on the development of abstract thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. They include activities that cover language, math, science, social studies, and cultural studies. They also provide guidance on how to create a prepared environment that supports the child’s development.
| Provider and Price | Notes |
| Montessori Scope and Sequence (3-12) by Montessori Teachers Collective (MoTeaCo) Price: FREE | Includes Language, Math, Geometry, Biology, and History albums but missing other activities and albums. This may be useful for follow-up extension work or variations. |
| Elementary Montessori Albums by OpenMontessori Price: FREE | Method basis: AMI Includes Arithmetic, Geometry, Language, Biology, Geography, History, Art, Music, Theory albums and other additional resources. |
| Montessori Albums by Wikisori Price: FREE | Includes Language, Math, Cultural, Science, Peace albums for ages 6-12. – Language Elementary I | Elementary II – Math Elementary I | Elementary II – Cultural Elementary I | Elementary II – Science Elementary I | Elementary II With some lessons derived from different sources, content may be inconsistent, but would be a good supplementary resource. |
| Elementary Montessori Albums by Cultivating Dharma (reshared by KindlingKidsMontessori) Price: FREE | Method basis: AMI Includes Language, Math 1, Math 2, Geometry, and Theory Albums for Elementary but missing The Great Lessons, Geography, and others. |
| AMI Montessori Curriculum for 6-12 by South African Montessori Association (SAMA) Price: FREE | Includes different subject matter with Knowledge, Skills, and Understanding for the children, as well as Activities and Resources for each area of study. It also includes a specific section for South Africa Unit. |
| Montessori Albums for 6-9 by Montessori for Everyone Complete set (2): $60 Individual pricing: $29.99 each | Includes Geometry and Natural Science (Zoology and Botany) albums and can be used in conjunction with their materials. |
| Montessori Teaching Album for First Grade by My Montessori House Complete set (2): $69 Individual pricing: $39 | Includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Science, and other add-on lessons for Primary year 3 to First Grade but missing the Great Lessons, History, Biology, Theory, and some other lessons for this year level. |
| Montessori Handwork Album by Carol Palmer Price: $99 | “Contains stories, histories, lessons and practical advice to help teachers and home educators integrate handwork throughout their teaching. It includes step by step instructions for lessons and historical stories to pique children’s interest in each area of work.” |
| Elementary Training Manuals by ETC Montessori Elementary I Manual: $332 Elementary II Manual: $282 Individual pricing: $18-95 | Includes Language, Math, Science, Geography and History Training Manuals but require MACTE approved credentials to purchase. This is intended for educational institutions, school districts and teacher training centers. |
| Language & Math Elementary Curriculum Lessons and Materials on AECMontessoriFiles Individual pricing: $60-120 each | Offers Language (for 6-9 and 9-12), Math (for 6-9 and 9-12), and Geometry (for 6-9 and 9-12) Instruction Manuals with manipulatives and other materials in the Albanesi Curriculum Program that uses assessment tests to determine child’s progress objectively and for accountability. |
| Elementary Montessori Albums for 6-12 by Keys of the Universe Complete set: $250 Individual pricing: $20-50 | Method basis: AMI Includes Art, Biology, Geography, Geometry, History, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Theory albums Add-on option: Cosmic education album contains the condensed lessons from the complete set for $40 |
| Lower and Upper Elementary Curriculum Resources by North American Montessori Center Lower Elementary: $1399 Upper Elementary: $1499 Individual pricing: $149-165 | Includes Montessori 6–12 Classroom Guide Five Great Lessons/Cosmic Education and Peace Manual, Practical Life, Language Arts, Math, History, Physical Geography, Zoology, Botany, Cultural Geography, Matter and Astronomy, Health Sciences, Art and Music, Scientific Method and Technology manuals. |
| Math Manipulatives and Lessons by Conceptual Learning Complete Math set for Lower El: $1010 Complete Math set for Upper El: $1220 Discounted set for both: $1800 | This includes Math manipulative materials, scope and sequence for different Math concepts. Includes options to buy cardstocks or blackline sets. They offer different sets for different grade levels. |
Adolescence Montessori Albums
This covers the ages of twelve to eighteen years old. Read more about the Montessori Adolescent by Michael Olaf and prospective Montessori for Adolescents: Erdkinder.
| Provider and Price | Notes |
| Montessori’s Plan of Study and Work for the Third Plane from Montessori Seeds Price: FREE | Includes study and work plans for adolescents. |
| Montessori Algebra and Geometry for the Adolescent by the Math Institute Complete set (3): $1095 Individual pricing: $345-375 | Method basis: Likely, AMI Includes a complete Algebra course plus some subjects for middle and high school. It also includes Geometry with an introductory chapter on Trigonometry and Calculus. |
If you find other albums that are not listed here, please let me know in the comments!
