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 Tim Seldin | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
Creating Simple Spaces for Growth When visitors step into a Montessori classroom for the first time, they’re often struck by its beauty, calm, and sense of order. The environment feels inviting, child-centered, and purposeful. Children move confidently,...
by Gavin McCormack | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
A Seed Planted with Purpose In a modest apartment in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by handwritten notes and books on education, Montessori teacher, Montessori Australia Ambassador, author, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Upschool, Gavin McCormack, sat down with one...
by Tim Seldin | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
Global Babies by Global Fund for Children A sturdy, multicultural board book featuring photographs of babies worldwide. Reflects real-world diversity and fosters early connection. All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon & Marla Frazee A lyrical celebration of...
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 Tim Seldin | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
by Jennifer Chen Watching my son Jack transition from a wobbly 15-month-old to a confident six-year-old reader has been one of the most incredible journeys of my parenting life. When people ask me about Montessori, I always tell them: It’s not just about the...
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 Tim Seldin | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, MFA
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