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

Early Childhood Montessori Students’ Attainment of Kindergarten Common CoreLanguage Standards: A Preliminary Examination – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Montessori Practice, Outcomes, Professional Development,

Early Childhood Montessori Students’ Attainment of Kindergarten Common CoreLanguage Standards: A Preliminary Examination – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Montessori at a Distance: Distance Learning and Family Involvement during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Professional Development,

Montessori at a Distance: Distance Learning and Family Involvement during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Discovering Early Experiences that Correlate to an Empowered and Flourishing Adulthood: An Ontological/Phenomenological Exploration – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Montessori Philosophy, Montessori Practice, Professional Development,

Discovering Early Experiences that Correlate to an Empowered and Flourishing Adulthood: An Ontological/Phenomenological Exploration – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Discipline Disparities in Montessori Classrooms

Professional Development,

Discipline Disparities in Montessori Classrooms
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Development of Executive Function in a Montessori Early Childhood Classroom – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Classroom Assessment, Professional Development,

Development of Executive Function in a Montessori Early Childhood Classroom – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Current Montessori Research – Workshop – 2016 Conference

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

Current Montessori Research – Workshop – 2016 Conference
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Creativity in Montessori Adolescent Programs – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Ages 12 – 18, Outcomes, Professional Development, Public Montessori,

Creativity in Montessori Adolescent Programs – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Creating Play Spaces that Promote Motor Skill Development & Physical Fitness – 2016 Conference

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Montessori Practice,

Creating Play Spaces that Promote Motor Skill Development & Physical Fitness – 2016 Conference
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Creating a Math Talk Learning Community With Pre-Service Teachers: Preparation For Future Classroom Practice – Workshop – 2017 Conference

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

Creating a Math Talk Learning Community With Pre-Service Teachers: Preparation For Future Classroom Practice – Workshop – 2017 Conference
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Would Implementation of Core-Specific Yoga Poses Have an Impact on the Overall Core Strength of the Young Child?

Professional Development,

Would Implementation of Core-Specific Yoga Poses Have an Impact on the Overall Core Strength of the Young Child?
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Complexity Theory: Exploring the Transformation of a Montessori Teacher – 2020 Conference

Montessori Philosophy, Outcomes,

Complexity Theory: Exploring the Transformation of a Montessori Teacher – 2020 Conference
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Complexity Theory: Exploring the Transformation of a Montessori Teacher

Montessori Philosophy, Outcomes,

Complexity Theory: Exploring the Transformation of a Montessori Teacher
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Collabration for Improving Instruction of Montessori Math Materials

Professional Development,

Collabration for Improving Instruction of Montessori Math Materials
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Children Enter Montessori as First Graders Role of Executive Function in Adjustment – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Ages 6 – 12, Professional Development, Public Montessori,

Children Enter Montessori as First Graders Role of Executive Function in Adjustment – Workshop – 2018 Conference
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Black and Latino Parents’ Experience of Public Montessori Schools – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Ages 2 ½ – 6, Ages 6 – 12, Ages Birth – 3, Diversity, Montessori Philosophy, Public Montessori,

Black and Latino Parents’ Experience of Public Montessori Schools – Workshop – 2016 Conference
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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

Early Childhood Montessori Students’ Attainment of Kindergarten Common CoreLanguage Standards: A Preliminary Examination – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Montessori at a Distance: Distance Learning and Family Involvement during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Discovering Early Experiences that Correlate to an Empowered and Flourishing Adulthood: An Ontological/Phenomenological Exploration – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Discipline Disparities in Montessori Classrooms

Development of Executive Function in a Montessori Early Childhood Classroom – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Current Montessori Research – Workshop – 2016 Conference

Creativity in Montessori Adolescent Programs – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Creating Play Spaces that Promote Motor Skill Development & Physical Fitness – 2016 Conference

Creating a Math Talk Learning Community With Pre-Service Teachers: Preparation For Future Classroom Practice – Workshop – 2017 Conference

Would Implementation of Core-Specific Yoga Poses Have an Impact on the Overall Core Strength of the Young Child?

Complexity Theory: Exploring the Transformation of a Montessori Teacher – 2020 Conference

Complexity Theory: Exploring the Transformation of a Montessori Teacher

Collabration for Improving Instruction of Montessori Math Materials

Children Enter Montessori as First Graders Role of Executive Function in Adjustment – Workshop – 2018 Conference

Black and Latino Parents’ Experience of Public Montessori Schools – Workshop – 2016 Conference

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