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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
Why Your Child Will Be the “Youngest” and Then the “Oldest” (And Why That’s the Whole Point)
At back-to-school night, parents often look around a Montessori classroom and notice something unusual. A three-year-old is carefully carrying a tray. A five-year-old is reading to a younger classmate. A child who appears old enough to be “in charge” is quietly...
How Montessori Changes Children’s Lives
A few years ago, I watched a young child carry a small tray across a Montessori classroom with the solemn concentration of someone transporting an extremely valuable scientific specimen. On the tray were a glass of water, a sponge, and a little bowl. The child moved...
What makes a montessori school ‘Montessori?’
by Tim Seldin If you've spent your career in independent schools or early childhood education, you've likely encountered Montessori—perhaps as a competitor, a curiosity, or simply another name in the landscape of educational options. I want to take a few...
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