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The Montessori Foundation is a non-profit educational organization that nurtures, inspires, and supports the development of strong, successful Montessori schools around the world. We consult with and coach Montessori schools at every stage of development. We also serve as a trusted source of information and Montessori programs for families.
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Montessori for Every Family
Lorna McGrath &
Tim Seldin
Montessori 101
The Montessori
Foundation Staff
The Parenting Puzzle
Lorna McGrath
The Montessori Foundation
How to Raise an Amazing Child
Tim Seldin
A Few Posts
Does My Young Child Really Need a Smartphone or Tablet?
Real-world activity gives children time to concentrate, experiment, and discover what they can do. Snapshot Smartphones and tablets can be remarkable tools. They can also absorb enormous amounts of a child's time and attention. For young children especially, the...
A Place to Create: Setting Up an Art Area at Home That Children Can Actually Use
Snapshot A good home art area does not need to be elaborate. It needs to be inviting, orderly, accessible, and stocked with materials children can use more independently. The goal is not to produce perfect projects. It is to give children a place to draw, paint, cut,...
Your Fall Parent Conference: How to Make the Most of One of the Most Important Conversations of the School Year
Snapshot A Montessori parent conference is more than a progress report. It is a chance for the two groups of people who know your child best, parents and teachers, to compare notes, ask questions, notice patterns, and think together about what your child needs...
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