1907-2025 Welcome to the 119th Montessori School Year!   In Montessori education, every interaction is an opportunity to model respect, independence, and joy in learning. At home, it’s the little things—small, consistent gestures—that let your child know they are...

1907-2025 Welcome to the 119th Montessori School Year! The end of summer brings its familiar rhythm: back-to-school shopping, earlier bedtimes, and the gentle hum of anticipation—or, for some families, a little nervousness. Whether your child is stepping into a...

This is a brief summary of “The Brain Architects” podcast by The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. This particular episode was titled "Why Sleep Matters in Early Childhood Development: A Discussion on the Main Ways Sleep Affects Early Childhood...

When a new school year begins, every interaction with a parent is an opportunity to build—or erode—trust. For families, this trust is not just about whether their child will learn but whether their child will be truly seen. They want to know that their child’s teacher...

A Conversation with Dr. Ann Epstein on Creativity, Thinking, and Memory By Tim Seldin I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ann Epstein of the University of Wisconsin, a longtime researcher and advocate for high-quality early education. Our conversation...

  By Tim Seldin   I wrote this in response to an article in The Telegraph discussing early signs that a very young child may be showing signs of psychopathy. As the research suggests, such behavioral patterns suggest the possibility that a disorder might...

By Tim Seldin Snapshot: Difficult conversations with parents are inevitable in school leadership, but they don't have to damage relationships. This brief essay provides private school leaders with a proven framework for transforming challenging discussions into...

By Tim Seldin The American school system is at a crossroads. At the center of the debate is a question that feels both intensely personal and profoundly political: Where should my child go to school? For some families, the answer is obvious — the neighborhood public...

As the final weeks of summer fly by, independent school leaders find themselves in that familiar sprint toward the first day of school—a blend of excitement, urgency, and opportunity. There’s a remarkable amount of groundwork to be laid to ensure a strong and joyful...

  Snapshot: This article provides private school leaders with essential strategies for navigating institutional crises, covering the preparation, rapid response, and recovery phases. It emphasizes that effective crisis leadership requires transparent...

I want to acknowledge my colleague, Renee Duchany-Farkas, whose own work is also reflected in my presentations on school cultures of partnership.   A school is far more than bricks and mortar, playgrounds and projectors, or even a well-managed budget. At its...

You don’t need shelves of wooden materials to raise an independent, self-assured child. Confidence isn’t born from curriculum or credentials. It grows steadily and quietly in the everyday moments that shape a child’s sense of self. Montessori understood this deeply....