Montessori Research Library

FEATURED RESEARCH

Public Montessori Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions of Psychological Needs Fulfillment

FEATURED RESEARCH

Implementing the Ages and Stages Questionnaires in a Montessori Setting

FEATURED RESEARCH

Creating A Normalized Montessori Classroom

FEATURED RESEARCH

Breathing Room: Time and Attention Scarcity and the Place of Mindfulness in a Technology Rich Classroom

FEATURED RESEARCH

Action Research in Montessori Classrooms

FEATURED RESEARCH

An Examination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education

FEATURED RESEARCH

A Comparison of the California Public School and Montessori Elementary Curriculums

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Researchers are increasingly contributing to the body of knowledge about Montessori education. In the AMS Research Library, you will find scholarly resources curated from a range of platforms.
Look for:

Dissertations and theses

vetted by college and university faculty for appropriate research methods and conclusions.

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

the foundation of scholarly research because they are considered to be the most rigorous and valid sources of information.

White papers

authored by members of the AMS Research Committee that address issues of importance to Montessorians.

Action research projects

reporting on research designed and conducted by practitioners to solve an immediate problem or improve their own practice.

Conference handouts

from research-related workshops and posters at The Montessori Event.

Research Library

Supporting Narrative Writing Proficiency & Engagement in a Montessori UE Classroom

Ages 12 – 18, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice,

Supporting Narrative Writing Proficiency & Engagement in a Montessori UE Classroom
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Supporting Dual Language Learners, Exploring Large Group and Shared Reading Experiences

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages Birth – 3, Montessori Practice,

Supporting Dual Language Learners, Exploring Large Group and Shared Reading Experiences
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Self-Paced Individualized Learning

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Self-Paced Individualized Learning
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Public school administrators and Montessori education

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Public Montessori,

Public school administrators and Montessori education
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Preparing the Environment for Independent Learning: Supporting Autonomy in the Montessori Classroom

Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice,

Preparing the Environment for Independent Learning: Supporting Autonomy in the Montessori Classroom
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Parental and Familial Involvement in the School Community

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Montessori Practice,

Parental and Familial Involvement in the School Community
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Parent Involvement That Supports Children Academically and Promotes the Development of Independence

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Public Montessori,

Parent Involvement That Supports Children Academically and Promotes the Development of Independence
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Multiage Learning Environments in the Secondary Montessori Classroom

Ages 12 – 18, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice, Secondary, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Multiage Learning Environments in the Secondary Montessori Classroom
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Montessori and Beyond Successful Transition to a Traditional Public School in First Grade

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages Birth – 3, Montessori Practice,

Montessori and Beyond Successful Transition to a Traditional Public School in First Grade
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Mindset and the Middle School Math Student

Ages 12 – 18, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Mindset and the Middle School Math Student
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Manipulatives in the Math Classroom

Ages 12 – 18, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Practice,

Manipulatives in the Math Classroom
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Influence of Great Lesson on Secondary English Language Arts Students’ Oral Narrative

Ages 12 – 18, Montessori Practice,

Influence of Great Lesson on Secondary English Language Arts Students’ Oral Narrative
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Increasing Intrinsic Motivation and Reading Comprehension in Children

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Increasing Intrinsic Motivation and Reading Comprehension in Children
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Incorporating peace education into the school curriculum: Building empathy and self-worth while taking ownership over peace

Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Peace, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Incorporating peace education into the school curriculum: Building empathy and self-worth while taking ownership over peace
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Including Sensory Integration Materials in a Montessori Classroom to Improve Behavior Outcomes

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages Birth – 3, Early Childhood, Montessori Practice, Professional Development, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Including Sensory Integration Materials in a Montessori Classroom to Improve Behavior Outcomes
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Montessori Research Library

Public Montessori Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions of Psychological Needs Fulfillment

Implementing the Ages and Stages Questionnaires in a Montessori Setting

Creating A Normalized Montessori Classroom

Breathing Room: Time and Attention Scarcity and the Place of Mindfulness in a Technology Rich Classroom

Action Research in Montessori Classrooms

An Examination of Implementation Practices in Montessori Early Childhood Education

A Comparison of the California Public School and Montessori Elementary Curriculums

Dissertations and theses

Peer-reviewed journal articles,

White papers

Action research projects

Conference handouts

Research Library

Supporting Narrative Writing Proficiency & Engagement in a Montessori UE Classroom

Supporting Dual Language Learners, Exploring Large Group and Shared Reading Experiences

Self-Paced Individualized Learning

Public school administrators and Montessori education

Preparing the Environment for Independent Learning: Supporting Autonomy in the Montessori Classroom

Parental and Familial Involvement in the School Community

Parent Involvement That Supports Children Academically and Promotes the Development of Independence

Multiage Learning Environments in the Secondary Montessori Classroom

Montessori and Beyond Successful Transition to a Traditional Public School in First Grade

Mindset and the Middle School Math Student

Manipulatives in the Math Classroom

Influence of Great Lesson on Secondary English Language Arts Students’ Oral Narrative

Increasing Intrinsic Motivation and Reading Comprehension in Children

Incorporating peace education into the school curriculum: Building empathy and self-worth while taking ownership over peace

Including Sensory Integration Materials in a Montessori Classroom to Improve Behavior Outcomes

We Need Your Research

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