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Montessori Life is the official blog and magazine of the American Montessori Society.

The Montessori Life blog is the go-to resource for teachers and teachers in training, administrators, families, and everyone interested in staying up to date on hot topics in education, Montessori philosophy, equity, and more. Montessori Life in print is a member benefit filled with Montessori news and long-form articles and delivered four times a year. Members also receive access to the 10-year digital magazine archives. Become a member today to receive your subscription.

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How East Cooper Montessori Charter School is Fighting for Social Change with their "Brave" Project

Learn how adolescents at East Cooper Montessori Charter School dedicated themselves to a social justice project to empower themselves and others to be “brave.”

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A Montessori Educator Reflects on the Work of Antiracism Expert and The Montessori Event Keynote Speaker, Ibram X. Kendi

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is one of the keynote speakers at The Montessori Event 2023. Learn more about his background and commitment to building an antiracist world.

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The Inauguration of the First Statue of Dr. Maria Montessori in Perugia, Italy

On September 14, 2022, a statue ceremony was held honoring Dr. Maria Montessori in Piazza Maria Montessori in Perugia, Italy, a square dedicated to her and her many accomplishments.

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Harnessing the Power of the Sun: Princeton Montessori Uses Solar Power to Promote Environmental Sustainability and Five Tips to Do the Same at Your School

Princeton Montessori continues environmental sustainability efforts using solar power to harness the amazing power of the sun.

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Psychogeometry Part 2 – Demystifying Sacred Geometry: Inspiring Wonder while Promoting Rational Thought

There is more to the Montessori geometry curriculum than planes and solids. See how ideas from “sacred geometry” can be explored through their underlying mathematical principles while simultaneously inspiring wonder of the natural world.

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How to Increase Student Enrollment and Racial Diversity at Montessori Schools

Increasing enrollment or diversity is a false choice. Schools can do both.

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The Montessori Knobbed Cylinders: Introducing the Young Child to Changes in Dimension

How an early sensorial material compels a child of three years to repeat a single exercise up to 40 times.

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In Memoriam: Celebrating the Life of Kathy Roemer

On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Dr. Kathy Roemer, former American Montessori Society Board President (2011 – 2013) and recipient of the Douglas M. Gravel Benefactor Award (2020), passed away at the age of 69, surrounded by her close family. Dr. Kathy Roemer was a proud advocate of Montessori and a guiding mentor for so many educators. We honor her memory.

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Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation: Impacting How We Teach and Learn About Inclusion and Diversity in Schools – Part 2

Part 2 examines the danger of Anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and how it teaches messages of discrimination, microaggressions, and denial.

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Foraging in "Upland": Hilltop Montessori’s Offering of Balance to Humanity’s Relationship with the World

Learn how Hilltop Montessori’s outdoor environment, "Upland", cultivates a love of learning and of life, offering a balance to humanity’s relationship with the world.

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A New Look at Psychogeometry: The Construction of Geometric Knowledge from Absorption to Abstraction

Psychogeometry — an obscure word describing a contemporary constructivist approach to the teaching of geometry.

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7 Tips for Play-Based Learning At Home With Your Children

Do you know how to structure and organize a play-based learning at home for your child? Learn these seven tips to become aware of home-based learning.

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