Montessori Life Blog

Is Montessori Truly for All Children? (from Fall 2024 Montessori Life Magazine)

Montessori education, often assumed inclusive, may not be due to teacher biases. This article proposes shifting toward neurodiversity and enactive cognition for truly inclusive classrooms.

Decoding Media Bias: Using Media Bias Charts in the Classroom

Learn about media bias charts and how they can be used in the classroom as a tool to evaluate the reliability of news sources.

Philosophical Underpinnings for the Incorporation of Digital Citizenship in Montessori Environments (Chapter 5 of Montessori in Contemporary Culture)

Read chapter 5 of AMS's latest publication, Montessori in Contemporary Culture, which explores how Montessori principles can be applied to teach digital citizenship in today's technology-dominated world.

Planes of Development and Sensitive Periods: Foundations of the Montessori Multi-Age Classroom

How are children in Montessori classrooms able to work as though the teacher did not exist? The key is an environment reflecting their development and natural inclinations

“Indistractable:” Four Tips to Empower Children with the Autonomy to Control Their Own Time

Discover helpful tips for putting children in charge of their own behavior, empowering them to manage their own time and attention

Join us for the 2024 MPPI Advocacy Conference: Uniting Voices and Igniting Change for Montessori

This is a special announcement from MPPI. MPPI (Montessori Public Policy Initiative) serves as the policy and advocacy arm of AMS.

Carrying the Torch: Honoring Maria Montessori's Legacy in the New School Year (Celebrating Maria Montessori’s Birthday)

Celebrate Maria Montessori's legacy! As you begin this school year, remember you are the torchbearers of her vision, nurturing future generations.

Speech and Language Therapy in the Montessori Setting

Discover the benefits of integrating speech and language therapy in the Montessori setting

Four Ways Administrators Can Support a Montessori Guide’s Ongoing Transformation

In Memoriam: Kathy Carey

Kathy Carey, long-time Montessori educator and former Montessori Life magazine editor, passed away on July 15, 2024, at the age of 79. We honor her memory as a remarkable woman whose passion for education and unwavering commitment to social justice touched countless lives.

8 Ways to Help Children Cultivate Happiness

Discover 8 ways to help children be happier!

The Ultimate Guide to Incorporating Practical Life at Home

8 tips for bringing Practical Life activities into the home

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