Our 2 Organizations
As we often say:
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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
Taking Time to Recommit: How YOUR School Can Reconnect with YOUR Heart and Culture
“I usually dread workshops… but this was engaging and fun. I got so much out of it.” That comment, offered by one of the thirty staff members at Ghent Montessori School in Norfolk, Virginia, meant the world to me. Workshops can easily become another item on the...
What Makes Montessori lesson planning different?
1907-2025 Welcome to the 119th Montessori School Year! Montessori planning is not about racing through a checklist. It’s about understanding where each child is on their unique learning journey and preparing lessons that truly meet them where they are....
Montessori Compass 2.0 + Growth Suite: A Smart SOLUTION for Montessori Schools
1907-2025 Welcome to the 119th Montessori School Year! Over the years, we’ve seen some Montessori schools drift away from Montessori Compass — often trying other platforms or piecing together multiple tools. Many later tell us they miss the way Compass was...
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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.









