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Montessori 101: What is a Montessori Material?

Montessori 101: What is a Montessori Material?

by Julia Volkman | MFA, Montessori 101, TC September 2023

We hear a lot of talk about the Montessori Materials, but what exactly are those materials? How do we determine if something ‘qualifies’ as being ‘Montessori’ or not? There is a list of characteristics that must be considered when creating a Montessori Material. Dr....
INSIDE Montessori: DOcumentary

INSIDE Montessori: DOcumentary

by Tim Seldin | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parent Education

INSIDE MONTESSORI: A DOCUMENTARY  INSIDE MONTESSORI (82:05) is a documentary film and library of short videos (chapter & focus videos and bonus videos) that reframe the national education conversation toward creating learning environments that allow children to...
BASICS ELEMENTS OF THE MONTESSORI APPROACH

BASICS ELEMENTS OF THE MONTESSORI APPROACH

by Tim Seldin | Montessori 101

  The Montessori Classroom Montessori classrooms are bright, warm, and inviting. They are filled with plants, animals, art, music, books, and interest centers filled with intriguing learning materials, fascinating mathematical models, maps, charts, fossils,...
Some Basic Information That Every Montessori Parent Should Know

Some Basic Information That Every Montessori Parent Should Know

by Tim Seldin | Montessori 101

  Why do they call it a Children’s House? In her research, Dr. Montessori noted specific characteristics associated with the children’s interests and abilities at each plane of development. She argued that a school carefully designed to meet the needs and...
The Many Faces of Montessori in North America and Abroad

The Many Faces of Montessori in North America and Abroad

by Tim Seldin | MFA, Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting

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What Makes Montessori Different?

What Makes Montessori Different?

by Tim Seldin | MFA, Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, The International Montessori Council, Tomorrow's Child Online Issue

Montessori schools are not completely different from other schools. Over the last century, Dr. Maria Montessori’s ideas have had a profound and growing influence on education around the world. However, while individual elements of her program are finding their way...
Negotiating the Montessori Maze

Negotiating the Montessori Maze

by Tim Seldin | MFA, Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Parent Education

How Do Families Choose the Right Montessori School for Their Children? In many areas of the US, today’s families have a choice when it comes to picking a Montessori school for their children: Private/Independent; Public/Charter; Parochial; Preschool; Elementary;...

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