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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
But My Child Already Knows That , Why Repetition Matters
Your child brings home a familiar story. Again. Or tells you they worked with a material you know they used last year. Again. Perhaps you watch in the classroom and see your child doing something that looks almost effortless, and a natural thought occurs , why is the...
Why Montessori Children Aren’t All Doing the Same Thing at the Same Time
A mixed-age Montessori classroom allows children to follow individual paths through a carefully prepared environment. Visit a conventional classroom and you'll likely see most children working on the same subject at roughly the same time. Visit a Montessori...
The Hard Goodbye: When Your Child Cries at Drop-Off
A calm, caring moment at the classroom doorway can help a child move from home to school with confidence. Your child was excited about school last night. Everything seemed fine over breakfast. Then you arrive at the classroom door, and suddenly your child's arms...
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