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
Stickers and Silence: Why the “Silence Game ” Isn’t About Rewards
Last week, a school administrator confided her frustration about a situation many of us have seen. One of her assistants said she “just loves” when a teacher plays the Silence Game. In this version, when the children become noisy, the teacher calls the Silence Game...
Why all Schools should implement mastery progress-based report schemes
Years ago, when I first sat down with a group of eighth graders in a traditional private school to talk about grades, one boy said something that stayed with me: “I feel like my grades are a race I’m losing — even when I’ve learned more than I did last year.” That’s...
New Mexico’s Big Bet on Free Child Care—What It Means for Montessori Programs
On November 1, 2025, child care will be free or highly subsidized for every family in New Mexico, regardless of income. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to remove income limits, end copayments, and boost reimbursement rates is a major shift in public...
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Want to get involved? We welcome and depend on the gift of time, wisdom, and financial contributions. The Montessori Foundation and the International Montessori Council are non-profit organizations. Gifts of any amount (or kind) to help grow our programs are gratefully accepted.