Montessori and Education Resources
We provided these lists of Montessori and education resources to help parents learn more about the Montessori method and other principles in the education system.
Enjoy!
Montessori
- Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius
- North American Montessori Teacher’s Association (NAMTA)
- FAQs by Michael Olaf – Author of the Montessori Method
- Alfie Kohn – Prolific Author on Improving Education
Montessori Articles
- 3 States are closing the opportunity gap by bringing Montessori-like, high-quality personalized learning programs to free public schools
- Preschool children’s development in classic Montessori, supplemented Montessori, and conventional programs
- Montessori does more than teach academics, it leads to better social skills as well
- Montessori Preschool Elevates and Equalizes Child Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study
- Montessori schools are exceptionally successful, Dr. Montessori was Catholic, Catholic schools wonder why there aren’t more Montessori Catholic schools… We wonder too
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, a Montessori graduate, gives $2 Billion to find Montessori Schools because, in his experience, they are so good at what they do
- China and China’s entrepreneurs are funding public Montessori schools for its children
- Montessori researcher presents at a Montessori Conference in Prague
- A Scientist from the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano explains why he loves Montessori
- Research shows benefits of Montessori Education
- Evaluating Montessori Education
Education Articles
- Why Preschool pays off from NPR and we agree
- Stanford professor discusses why schools should teach more math in preschool….like we do
- Infants need touch, brains develop from tactile experience as Dr. Montessori recognized
- ‘Teaching to the test’ gives hollow understanding….we agree, we teach the broad range of academics
- See why the flexible Montessori classrooms are the best design for your child
- See why Montessori’s focus on executive function is important to future success
- Great information on how to raise a happy child….we agree!
- Great information on why children act out…it’s normal and can be addressed with the right approach to developmental needs
- Why Montessori classrooms provide freedom of movement that kids need
- Why Montessori classrooms meet individual needs to rest, relax and reflect in the school day
- Why Montessori schools provide snack throughout the day and allow students sufficient time for lunch and play
- Why Montessori schools avoid grading and allow student mistakes to be learning opportunities
- Why Montessori schools don’t focus on grades, but instead on mastery and skills based learning. The whole-child approach isn’t simple a grade driven experience
- Wondering What Happened to Your Class Valedictorian? Not Much, Research Shows
- Why Montessori schools encourage children to participate in the care of their environment
- Why Montessori schools use computers as tools and prefer hands-on, manipulative learning and real-world experiences that engage better brain development and social skills
- Why Montessori schools teach the habits and skills that promote executive function
- Why Montessori schools focus on intrinsic motivation and skills, rather than shallow rewards based learning
- 2017 Creativity Crisis Update: How High-Stakes Testing Stifles Innovation
- Why Countries With Large National Resources Have a Less Educated Population
- The Cult of the Pink Tower
- How Do Innovators Think?
- U.S. Math Scores Improve Marginally as Science Scores Stagnate
- Nation’s Report Card – State Scores