A common worry I hear from parents is: “I love Montessori, but I’m not a trained teacher.” It’s a real concern, especially for parents of toddlers and young preschoolers just discovering the Montessori approach. But let me be clear—you don’t need a credential to bring...

Real-life reflections for parents walking the Montessori path Parenting small children can feel like navigating a fog. The days are long, the nights are short, and your mind is cluttered with questions you didn’t know you’d be asking: Should she be talking more? Why...

Are parents who choose to use Montessori to homeschool and parents who send their children to a Montessori school following a similar path? In many ways, the answer is yes. While their environments, schedules, and supports may look different, both sets of parents are...

How Smart Schools Use Summer to Deepen Connection and Boost Engagement By Tim SeldinPresident, The Montessori Foundation Summer may feel like the quiet season in schools—but in truth, it’s a golden opportunity. A chance to build relationships, deepen family...

Every Montessori school is a living, breathing work of art. Unlike businesses that exist solely to deliver a product or generate profit, schools—especially Montessori schools—are something more organic, more soulful. They are shaped not just by strategy or budgets,...