Montessori Life Blog

In Memoriam: Dr. Marlene Barron

Dr. Marlene Barron worked tirelessly throughout her career to bring the highest standard of education to teacher education programs and schools. We honor her memory.

How to Support Administrators in Stressful Times

Strategies for administrators to find the support they need in stressful times.

A Conversation with Adam Markel: AMS Keynote Speaker

Meet Adam Markel, best selling author and speaker on the topic of resilience. Then, join us for Member Appreciation Day for a presentation and live Q&A with Adam.

Yoga & Mindfulness in the Montessori Classroom: Guiding Children to Understand Emotions, Reflect, and Relax

Montessori program descriptors like high-fidelity and authentic may be less meaningful than the nuanced question of integrity.

How to Build a Home Library for Your Montessori Child

Home libraries for children have been shown to foster language development and have been linked to successful academic performance. Create one for your reader in a few simple steps.

Practical Life: Avoiding the Pinterest Pitfall (From the Summer 2022 Issue of Montessori Life Magazine)

How can today's educators honor the basis of Practical Life in an Early Childhood classroom while incorporating new ideas and research.

How to Support BIPOC Teachers

Support of BIPOC starts with an unbiased administration staff. Teachers need to feel that the school understands and recognizes historical differences. Educating the school's staff about race theory is not the job of BIPOC teachers but rather an effort that has to be made from everyone.

6 Ways to Support Children with Down Syndrome in the Montessori Classroom

In this article, learn 6 ways Montessori guides can offer support for neurodivergent students.

Gardening With Your Child: How to Create a Pollinator Garden at Home

Creating a pollinator garden with your child is fun and helps them develop both academic and life skills.

Supporting Adolescent Technology Use

Screen time does not have to be a negative experience for an adolescent. The quality of content that is being viewed is more important than the time spent on a smartphone. Using social media sites can have a positive impact on a teenager, especially when dealing with emotions that are hard to express.