What the Evidence Says About Montessori Education

New research compares Montessori and traditional schools. This is a summary of a recent meta-analysis research study Posted on September 13, 2023, by Psychology Today. KEY POINTS A new analysis compares Montessori and traditional education. The data show that a...

Reflections on becoming a Montessori parent

When our son and daughter began in Montessori at age 18 months and 3 and a half, we were just looking for a really good place for them to be while my husband and I were at work. After a series of disappointing in-home caregivers and “preschools,” we were nervous but...

If A Dog Was Your Teacher

If a dog was your teacher You would learn critical life skills like these: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.Never pass up the opportunity to go for a ride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. When...

Montessori Basics

Montessori Basics For Parents by Tim Seldin   What makes Montessori different? The Montessori approach is often described as an “education for life.” When we try to define what children take away from their years in Montessori, we need to expand our vision...