Our 2 Organizations
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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.
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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
What’s Really Happening in a Montessori Classroom?
Walk into a good Montessori classroom and you may initially wonder who is in charge. Children are scattered around the room. One is working on the floor. Another is writing at a table. Two children may be working together. Someone is carrying a tray. A teacher...
Finding the School Rhythm Again
Helping children gradually rediscover the rhythm of school days can make the transition back to school gentler for the whole family. Summer has its own rhythm. Bedtimes tend to drift. Mornings become less hurried. Breakfast may happen at 8:00 one day and 10:00 the...
Whose Classroom Is It Anyway? isn’t It a Children’s House?
In a well-functioning Montessori Children’s House, children work, move, talk, and care for their shared environment with growing independence. Why Some Montessori Classrooms Become Calm, Joyful Communities—and Others Never Quite Get There Walk into a...
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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.