Our 2 Organizations
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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
Don’t Rescue, Observe: 5 Things Your Child’s Guide Wishes You Knew at Pickup
Pickup is a small daily drama. There is the child who walks out carrying one shoe, a mysterious leaf, and the emotional weight of the entire afternoon. There is the parent who has answered 47 emails, navigated traffic, and is now hoping for a cheerful reunion. Then...
What Makes a School Truly Montessori?
People often ask us a deceptively simple question: what makes a school truly Montessori? It sounds like a question with an easy answer. In practice, it is one of the most important questions a parent or educator can ask: and one that the educational marketplace rarely...
Why Your Child Will Be the “Youngest” and Then the “Oldest” (And Why That’s the Whole Point)
At back-to-school night, parents often look around a Montessori classroom and notice something unusual. A three-year-old is carefully carrying a tray. A five-year-old is reading to a younger classmate. A child who appears old enough to be “in charge” is quietly...
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Want to get involved? We welcome and depend on the gift of time, wisdom, and financial contributions. The Montessori Foundation is a non-profit organizations. Gifts of any amount (or kind) to help grow our programs are gratefully accepted.