The Montessori Foundation

Why Montessori Adolescents Question Authority 12–18 Years The Adolescent Years   Your 13-year-old looks at you and says, “That rule doesn’t make sense.” They point out an inconsistency in something you just said. Or they challenge a school policy as unfair. If...

How Mixed-Age Montessori Classrooms Support Social and Moral Development One of the first questions many parents ask about Montessori is whether mixed-age classrooms are used. Children ages three to six learn together, sharing the same space, materials, and daily...

  DEAR CATHIE— I WISH I COULD MOTIVATE MY CHILD TO DO WHAT I WANT HIM TO DO. THESE THINGS ARE USUALLY THE BASICS OF LIFE, LIKE DRESSING, EATING, TAKING A BATH, AND USING THE BATHROOM BEFORE WE LEAVE THE HOUSE, COMING WHEN HE IS CALLED, AND GETTING INTO THE CAR...

Books to Inspire by The Montessori Foundation Grab a Book   0–3 years 3–6 years 6–12 years   The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin A beautifully illustrated, poetic celebration of childhood that nurtures a child’s sense of possibility and...