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Maria 150 Resources

Montessori People / Montessori Method

We’ve compiled a number of resources to get you involved in our yearlong celebration of Maria Montessori’s 150th Birthday Anniversary.

Celebrating 150 Years of Maria Montessori

Montessori People / Montessori Method

AMS is proud to kick off a yearlong celebration leading up to the 150th birthday of Dr. Maria Montessori on August 31, 2020.

Maria 150 Resources

Montessori People / Montessori Method

We’ve compiled a number of resources to get you involved in our yearlong celebration of Maria Montessori’s 150th Birthday Anniversary.

Celebrating 150 Years of Maria Montessori

Montessori People / Montessori Method

AMS is proud to kick off a yearlong celebration leading up to the 150th birthday of Dr. Maria Montessori on August 31, 2020.

Why Choose Montessori Education

Families / Parents / General Public / Montessori Method / Early Childhood / Infant & Toddler / Elementary / Secondary / Parenting

What makes Montessori unique? Hear from current parents about why they choose to send their children to Montessori schools.

Montessori and Your Child

Families / Parents / General Public / Montessori Method / Infant & Toddler

Montessori education reaches beyond classroom walls, and prepares children to be responsible, independent, and capable individuals at home and in the world. Find out how.

Montessori FAQs

Early Childhood / Special Needs / Montessori Method / Behavior

Ready to learn more? We provide answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Montessori education.

Montessori Terminology

Press / Parents / General Public / Families / Montessori Method

Key words and terms specific to Montessori, explained in simple, easy-to-understand language.

Montessori’s Plan for the More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible

Professional Development / Montessori Method

Marta Donahoe, AMS 2019 Living Legacy, presents her vision for a better, more peaceful world.

The Hard Work of Public Montessori

Montessori Method / Public Schools

Why aren’t there more public Montessori schools? Reflecting on personal experiences, the author discusses the many challenges public and independent Montessori schools face, and makes the case for overcoming these difficulties.

The Montessori Method Applied to Dementia: An International Perspective

Montessori Method / Special Needs / Dementia

Applying the Montessori Method to persons with dementia helps to recognize disenfranchised groups, give them a voice, and include them in the larger community, which transforms society.

Montessori for Children with Learning Differences

Montessori Method / Special Needs

The Montessori Method is intrinsically designed to cater to each individual. This article offers myriad ways Montessori teachers can adapt their lessons for students with learning differences.

Guidance Instead of Discipline: Thoughts for Parents

Montessori Method / Parent Relations

Guide your child in the right direction by modeling appropriate behavior, showing your child how to do a task, being calm and respectful if your child needs redirecting, and holding them accountable.

A Conversation with Sonia Manzano: Sesame Street's "Maria"

Montessori Method / Montessori People

In an interview with Sonia Manzano, Sesame Street’s “Maria,” she discusses children, learning, politics, entertainment, and writing. She was a keynote speaker at the AMS 2017 Annual Conference.

Today's Grandparents

Parent Relations / Montessori Method

How do grandparents fit into today’s hectic, technology-driven world? Probably just fine!