Montessori

The instinct to fix your child's pain comes from love. But it might be the one thing getting in the way. Three things Montessori teaches us about sitting with big feelings instead of solving them.

Parenting advice for preschoolers has never been more abundant or more confidently delivered. Four Montessori-informed steps for parents navigating identity shifts alongside their child.

How modern society removed independence from childhood and then wondered why overprotected children stopped thriving.

Is peace possible in a world that seems increasingly divided? More than a century ago, Maria Montessori believed the answer did not lie in politics or treaties, but in education.

What does the research actually say about technology in PreK classrooms? Sal Khan, Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, and NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang weigh in on how to use digital tools in ways that support — rather than undermine — play, development, and early learning for young children.

Explores the vital role of community in Montessori education, showing how intentional observation and responsive care foster natural development in young children.

Montessori educator, author, and founder of The Montessori Notebook blog, known for her accessible and warm approach to bringing Montessori home.

Italian physician and educator who developed the Montessori method in the early 20th century — one of the most scientifically researched and globally adopted alternative education approaches.

Developmental psychologist and leading academic researcher on the Montessori method, whose peer-reviewed studies have done more than any other to establish Montessori's evidence base.

A beautifully filmed introduction to Montessori education for the preschool years (ages 3–6), showing the prepared environment, core materials, and how trained guides support children's independence and intrinsic curiosity.

Alliance for Self-Directed Education co-founder Akilah S. Richards offers a compelling, personal overview of self-directed education — what it is, why it matters for children of color, and how families across income levels are making it work outside traditional schooling.

An in-depth look at the cornerstone of Montessori classroom structure — the uninterrupted three-hour work period — explaining why deep concentration develops when children choose their own work, how guides observe without interrupting, and what research shows about its impact on executive function and intrinsic motivation.

A documentary look at Montessori infant-toddler environments (ages 0–3) — showing how the prepared space, floor-level materials, and respectful caregiving approach support babies' natural drive for movement, independence, and sensory exploration from birth.

UC Berkeley developmental psychologist Alison Gopnik reveals that babies are not blank slates but extraordinary learning machines — running rapid-fire experiments on the world. This widely-viewed TED talk reframes early childhood as the research and development division of the human species, with huge implications for how we design education.

A portfolio and record-keeping tool designed for Montessori educators, helping track student progress across all curriculum areas in a beautiful digital format.

The largest Montessori organization in the US, supporting over 1,300 member schools. Offers school accreditation, teacher credentialing, family guides, and a school finder tool.