by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC Feb 2026
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...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC December 2025
Recently, we read an opinion piece by Jordan McGillis in The Washington Post (August 18, 2025), titled “Why child care costs so much — and how to fix it.” It raised important points about America’s rising child-care costs and prompted us to reflect on this issue from...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | The Montessori Way
Ask Ms. Montessori Practical Wisdom for Parents In this column, we invite parents to bring their questions about raising children the Montessori way. Ms. Montessori offers gentle yet firm counsel rooted in deep respect for the child’s natural development. Whether the...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
Simple Ways to Foster Independence, Order, and Confidence. Entryway / Mudroom Low hooks for coats, hats, and bags Small bench or chair for putting on/taking off shoes Basket or shelf for shoes Mirror at child’s height for last checks before heading out ...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
New to Montessori WE ARE NEW TO THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY AND WANT TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT IN OUR FAMILY AND OUR CHILDREN’S LIVES. WE HAVE COME TO THIS A BIT LATE, AS WE JUST MOVED TO AN AREA WITH A MONTESSORI SCHOOL. WE HAVE ENROLLED BOTH OF OUR CHILDREN AND ARE...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
Building Independence Through Daily Routines Montessori education, every experience—no matter how small—is an opportunity to build independence, responsibility, and confidence. That includes the daily tasks we might otherwise rush through, like getting dressed,...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
Innovations & Timeless Traditions for 2025-2026 Every September brings a familiar energy to Montessori classrooms: new faces, new lessons, and new opportunities to explore the world. As the 2025-2026 school year begins, parents may wonder—what’s changing in...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC March 2025
As we head into our 46th year at Ghent Montessori School in Norfolk, Virginia, we look back and celebrate our incredible school community that is stronger than ever. We have supportive and committed families from many countries around the world who have come to GMS....
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, MFA
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by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC May 2024
by Becky Noble I have been a strong supporter of Montessori education since before Ben was born, having read several of Maria Montessori’s books and applied those methods when working with my employer’s young children. When it was time for Ben’s dad...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC May 2024
In the early 1980s Kitty Williams (now Bravo) and her former husband, Farmer Steve Williams, lived on 5 acres of land with their two young daughters in their small, old-Florida home on Ashton Road in Sarasota, FL. Farmer Steve dreamed of an organic farm, while Kitty...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, MFA
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by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC December 2023
I started noticing that my son’s backpack was full of what I considered trash: broken rubber bands; the inner ring from a roll of tape; and bits of string. I asked him what they were for, and he just said that he needed them. I cleaned out any insect-attracting items,...
by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, MFA
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by The Montessori Foundation Staff | MFA, TC September 2023
by Friends of the Montessori Family Alliance A MONTESSORI MOM’S GUIDE Hello fellow Montessori parents, I’m Sarah, a seasoned Montessori mom. As parents, we’ve experienced the joy, curiosity, and sometimes even a bit of confusion that comes with the...
