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.
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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

Implementing Service-Learning in Elementary E1 Montessori Setting

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

Implementing Service-Learning in Elementary E1 Montessori Setting
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How a Montessori Prepared Environment Builds Executive Function in a Primary Classroom

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Outcomes,

How a Montessori Prepared Environment Builds Executive Function in a Primary Classroom
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Enhancing Place Based Learning through Montessori Going Out Experiences in an Elementary Classroom

Ages 6 – 12, Elementary, Montessori Practice, Professional Development, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Enhancing Place Based Learning through Montessori Going Out Experiences in an Elementary Classroom
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Effects of Practical Life Activities on Executive Function Skills in Upper Elementary Montessori Students

Ages 6 – 12, Elementary, Montessori Practice,

Effects of Practical Life Activities on Executive Function Skills in Upper Elementary Montessori Students
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Effects of Online Collaborative Learning on Student Engagement and Academic Success

Ages 12 – 18, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Effects of Online Collaborative Learning on Student Engagement and Academic Success
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Education that Fosters Environmental Literacy

Ages 6 – 12, Elementary, Montessori Practice, Secondary,

Education that Fosters Environmental Literacy
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Displaying Children’s Artwork

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Classroom Assessment, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice,

Displaying Children’s Artwork
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Developing Creative Thinking with Intentional Teaching Practices in Academic Subjects for Early Childhood Classrooms

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

Developing Creative Thinking with Intentional Teaching Practices in Academic Subjects for Early Childhood Classrooms
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Creating A Normalized Montessori Classroom

Ages 6 – 12, Classroom Assessment, Elementary, Public Montessori,

Creating A Normalized Montessori Classroom
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Connecting children to nature in a Montessori primary environment

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Practice,

Connecting children to nature in a Montessori primary environment
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Building Math Vocabulary and Math Operations Recognition in a Montessori E1 Classroom

Ages 6 – 12, Elementary, Public Montessori,

Building Math Vocabulary and Math Operations Recognition in a Montessori E1 Classroom
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Breathing Room: Time and Attention Scarcity and the Place of Mindfulness in a Technology Rich Classroom

Ages 12 – 18, Ages 6 – 12, Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Socio-Emotional Learning,

Breathing Room: Time and Attention Scarcity and the Place of Mindfulness in a Technology Rich Classroom
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Beyond Good Manners: Gratitude and Student Engagement in Lower Elementary

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

Beyond Good Manners: Gratitude and Student Engagement in Lower Elementary
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Benefits of Movement on a Montessori Classroom

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Behavior, Classroom Assessment, Early Childhood, Montessori Practice,

Benefits of Movement on a Montessori Classroom
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Benefits of Choice in a Montessori Classroom on Student’s Behavior and Focus

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

Benefits of Choice in a Montessori Classroom on Student’s Behavior and Focus
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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

Implementing Service-Learning in Elementary E1 Montessori Setting

How a Montessori Prepared Environment Builds Executive Function in a Primary Classroom

Enhancing Place Based Learning through Montessori Going Out Experiences in an Elementary Classroom

Effects of Practical Life Activities on Executive Function Skills in Upper Elementary Montessori Students

Effects of Online Collaborative Learning on Student Engagement and Academic Success

Education that Fosters Environmental Literacy

Displaying Children’s Artwork

Developing Creative Thinking with Intentional Teaching Practices in Academic Subjects for Early Childhood Classrooms

Creating A Normalized Montessori Classroom

Connecting children to nature in a Montessori primary environment

Building Math Vocabulary and Math Operations Recognition in a Montessori E1 Classroom

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

Beyond Good Manners: Gratitude and Student Engagement in Lower Elementary

Benefits of Movement on a Montessori Classroom

Benefits of Choice in a Montessori Classroom on Student’s Behavior and Focus

We Need Your Research

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