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A Conversation with Sonia Manzano: Sesame Street's "Maria"

Montessori Method / Montessori People

In an interview with Sonia Manzano, Sesame Street’s “Maria,” she discusses children, learning, politics, entertainment, and writing. She was a keynote speaker at the AMS 2017 Annual Conference.

Guidance Instead of Discipline: Thoughts for Parents

Montessori Method / Parent Relations

Guide your child in the right direction by modeling appropriate behavior, showing your child how to do a task, being calm and respectful if your child needs redirecting, and holding them accountable.

Montessori’s Plan for the More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible

Professional Development / Montessori Method

Marta Donahoe, AMS 2019 Living Legacy, presents her vision for a better, more peaceful world.

Today's Grandparents

Parent Relations / Montessori Method

How do grandparents fit into today’s hectic, technology-driven world? Probably just fine!

Montessori for Children with Learning Differences

Montessori Method / Special Needs

The Montessori Method is intrinsically designed to cater to each individual. This article offers myriad ways Montessori teachers can adapt their lessons for students with learning differences.

The Hard Work of Public Montessori

Montessori Method / Public Schools

Why aren’t there more public Montessori schools? Reflecting on personal experiences, the author discusses the many challenges public and independent Montessori schools face, and makes the case for overcoming these difficulties.

The Montessori Method Applied to Dementia: An International Perspective

Montessori Method / Special Needs / Dementia

Applying the Montessori Method to persons with dementia helps to recognize disenfranchised groups, give them a voice, and include them in the larger community, which transforms society.

Montessori FAQs

Early Childhood / Special Needs / Montessori Method / Behavior

Ready to learn more? We provide answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Montessori education.

The Glass Classroom

Montessori Method

In 1915 San Francisco, at the Panama Pacific International Exposition, 30 young children attended school in a glass-walled Montessori classroom, providing an intimate view of the new educational model that was quickly catching on among American educators and parents.

Montessori Terminology

Press / Parents / General Public / Families / Montessori Method

Key words and terms specific to Montessori, explained in simple, easy-to-understand language.

Montessori and Your Child

Families / Parents / General Public / Montessori Method / Infant & Toddler

Montessori education reaches beyond classroom walls, and prepares children to be responsible, independent, and capable individuals at home and in the world. Find out how.

Why Choose Montessori Education

Families / Parents / General Public / Montessori Method / Early Childhood / Infant & Toddler / Elementary / Secondary / Parenting

What makes Montessori unique? Hear from current parents about why they choose to send their children to Montessori schools.

Work With Us

Montessori People / Montessori Method / Community

Read about the career opportunities available at the American Montessori Society. Learn more and apply or submit your resume to be considered for future opportunities.

5 Core Components of Montessori Education

Montessori Method

Learn what makes Montessori education unique.

Inside the Montessori Classroom

Parents / Families / Montessori Method / Montessori Materials / Infant & Toddler / Early Childhood / Elementary / Secondary

To grasp the essence of Montessori education, just step inside a classroom. You will see how the prepared environment invites inquiry, discovery, and instills the values of peace and social justice.