Montessori Life Blog

Beyond Three-Part Cards: Winter Botany Lessons on the Poinsettia

More than a favorite holiday decoration: making the poinsettia the focal point of valuable lessons across the curriculum.

Practical Life Through the Ages, Part Two – Elementary: From Physical Autonomy to Intellectual Independence

How integrating Practical Life with the Elementary curriculum supports the older child’s drive toward intellectual independence

Creating Montessori State Organizations: Lorna Cohen’s Emerging Leaders Fellowship Capstone Project

Read a digital interview with Lorna Cohen, AMS Emerging Leaders Fellow, as she shares about her capstone project and the creation of Florida Montessori Partnerships

Beyond Three-Part Cards: Winter Botany Lessons on Conifers

There is so much more to the living world of plants than the parts of which they are made: alternatives to marching through the nomenclature to add meaning and relevance to botany lessons

Planes of Development and Sensitive Periods: Foundations of the Montessori Multi-age Classroom (Part 2 – Elementary)

The well-prepared Elementary environment gives the child the tools to imagine big ideas, ask big questions, and extend their thinking beyond the classroom to the wider world.

The Emergence of a Montessori Leader: An Interview with Tatenda Blessing Muchiriri from Montessori on Wheels Part 2

Continue reading a digital interview with Tatenda Blessing Muchiriri, AMS Emerging Leaders Fellow and founder of Montessori on Wheels

Welcome to Denver: Home of The Montessori Event 2025

Discover the adventures awaiting you in Denver this March at The Montessori Event 2025, from breathtaking mountain trails to vibrant city attractions.

Our Journey to India: A Global Montessori Mission

Discover how AMS's recent visit to India marks a pivotal step in strengthening Montessori education and fostering global connections in the rapidly evolving landscape of early childhood education.

Montessori Cosmic Education: The Key to a Shared Direction and Common Goal

In a world of great ecological imbalance and social unrest, Montessori’s Cosmic Education offers a hope for humanity.

Statement on AI and Technology: An Open Letter to the Global Montessori Community from the AMS Innovation Fellowship Think Tank

Explore how Montessori's timeless principles are preparing children to thrive in the AI-driven world. Learn more from the AMS Innovation Fellowship Think Tank

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.

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