Our 2 Organizations
As we often say:
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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
Attracting, Enrolling, and Keeping Families Who Truly Value Your School
There is a practical reality every Montessori school leader understands: you need to fill your seats. Enrollment drives revenue, revenue sustains staff, and staff sustains the program. That is simply how schools survive. But there is a second reality — equally...
How Parents Can Nurture Curiosity to Raise Motivated Young Learners
Parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in San Francisco hear the “why?” questions start early, and the bigger challenge is keeping that spark alive once schedules, screens, and preschool pressure creep in. Many families feel torn between wanting to follow a...
Nurturing Emotional Calm: Practical Ways to Teach Self-Regulation and Courtesy at Home
The hardest parenting moments — your toddler dissolving into a heap on the kitchen floor, your preschooler swiping a toy from a sibling, your infant screaming at the worst possible time — are not failures of your child's character. They're windows into a developing...
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Want to get involved? We welcome and depend on the gift of time, wisdom, and financial contributions. The Montessori Foundation is a non-profit organizations. Gifts of any amount (or kind) to help grow our programs are gratefully accepted.









