by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
Budgeting, Funding, and Financial Planning for Your Dream by Tim Seldin, Montessori Foundation Once you’ve clarified your vision, confirmed your licensing or private-school pathway, and begun looking for the right property, the next big question usually looms...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
(First, a disclaimer: This article draws from public court records, state employment laws, and my many years leading independent and Montessori schools. It is not legal advice. Employment law varies dramatically between jurisdictions, and private schools...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
When your child is enrolled in a Montessori program, their learning doesn’t begin and end at the classroom door. One of the most wonderful aspects of the Montessori approach is that its principles can be seamlessly extended into your home — enhancing your...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
Filling Empty Seats with Heart and Hustle: A Proven Playbook for Montessori Schools From the Montessori Foundation — Helping Schools Thrive Since 1992 For more than three decades, we at the Montessori Foundation have helped schools across the country respond to...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney. The information in this article is based on publicly available sources and reflects my best understanding of current law and best practices. It should not be considered legal advice. For guidance on your school’s specific...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
Montessori 101: What Every Parent Should Know as We Begin the Year Dear Parents, Welcome — or welcome back — to another exciting year at our Montessori School! Whether you are just beginning your journey with us or returning with a child who’s blossomed in our...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
Tantrums, sibling rivalry, emotional overwhelm—these are real, and they’re hard. Any parent of a toddler or preschooler knows the sting of a grocery store meltdown or the tension of a fight between young siblings over the same toy for the third time that morning....
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
Ask Ms. Montessori Practical Wisdom for Parents In this column, we invite parents to bring their questions about raising children the Montessori way. Ms. Montessori offers gentle yet firm counsel rooted in deep respect for the child’s natural development. Whether the...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
Last week, a school administrator confided her frustration about a situation many of us have seen. One of her assistants said she “just loves” when a teacher plays the Silence Game. In this version, when the children become noisy, the teacher calls the Silence Game...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
Years ago, when I first sat down with a group of eighth graders in a traditional private school to talk about grades, one boy said something that stayed with me: “I feel like my grades are a race I’m losing — even when I’ve learned more than I did last year.” That’s...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
On November 1, 2025, child care will be free or highly subsidized for every family in New Mexico, regardless of income. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to remove income limits, end copayments, and boost reimbursement rates is a major shift in public...
by Tim Seldin | Uncategorized
by Tim Seldin In every Montessori classroom, the atmosphere is as important as the materials on the shelves. Children learn best in an environment where concentration, respect, and independence are carefully protected. To create such a space, we must remember that...
by Tim Seldin | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
Creating Simple Spaces for Growth When visitors step into a Montessori classroom for the first time, they’re often struck by its beauty, calm, and sense of order. The environment feels inviting, child-centered, and purposeful. Children move confidently,...
by Tim Seldin | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
Global Babies by Global Fund for Children A sturdy, multicultural board book featuring photographs of babies worldwide. Reflects real-world diversity and fosters early connection. All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon & Marla Frazee A lyrical celebration of...
by Tim Seldin | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
by Jennifer Chen Watching my son Jack transition from a wobbly 15-month-old to a confident six-year-old reader has been one of the most incredible journeys of my parenting life. When people ask me about Montessori, I always tell them: It’s not just about the...
by Tim Seldin | Archived Issues / Tomorrow's Child, MFA
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by Tim Seldin | MFA, TC-Aug-Sept-2025
by Tim Seldin, President, The Montessori Foundation In today’s world, screens are everywhere—smartphones, tablets, televisions, laptops—filling our homes, workplaces, and even classrooms. For parents trying to raise children in alignment with Montessori principles,...
