Our 2 Organizations
As we often say:
We’re here to help!
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.
Store
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
Why Is My Three-Year-Old in a Classroom With Five-Year-Olds?
A younger child observes an older classmate working independently in a calm, mixed-age Montessori prepared environment. The first time parents encounter a Montessori mixed-age classroom, it can raise real questions. Wouldn't a three-year-old be better off with a room...
If Montessori Children Have Freedom, Who’s in Charge?
A Montessori guide calmly sets a clear limit while preserving the child’s dignity and freedom to choose purposeful work. Montessori classrooms give children a remarkable amount of freedom. Children move around the room. They choose their own work. They decide where to...
Montessori and Imagination: Setting the Record Straight
Real-world discovery gives children rich material for imagination. One of the most persistent myths about Montessori is that it does not believe in imagination. No pretending, no fairy tales, no fantasy, no make-believe, the story goes, as though Montessori classrooms...
Get Involved
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.