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Children in Public Montessori Preschools Showed Significantly Stronger Gains in Reading, Memory, Self-regulation, and Social Understanding
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Children in Public Montessori Preschools Showed Significantly Stronger Gains in Reading, Memory, Self-regulation, and Social Understanding

Early Childhood, Montessori

Children in Public Montessori Preschools Showed Significantly Stronger Gains in Reading, Memory, Self-regulation, and Social Understanding

Heather2025-12-28T19:06:04-06:00November 1st, 2025|Categories: Early Childhood, Montessori|Tags: brain development, development, language, Montessori, self-regulation, soft skills|

A recent national study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences followed 588 children across 24 public Montessori programs nationwide and found that those who attended Montessori showed stronger growth in reading, memory, self-regulation, and social understanding by the end of kindergarten. Unlike many preschool programs where early gains fade by kindergarten, Montessori students continued to progress, showing measurable advantages in areas that matter most for lifelong learning. By the end of kindergarten, children randomly selected to attend public Montessori preschools demonstrated: [...]

The Good Child
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The Good Child

Montessori, Parenting

The Good Child

Heather2025-12-28T19:16:06-06:00June 1st, 2025|Categories: Montessori, Parenting|Tags: behavior, development, Montessori, parenting|

by Chip DeLorenzo “The obedience which is expected of the child both in the home and in the school – and obedience admitting neither of reason nor of justice – prepares man to be docile to blind forces. ” ~ Maria Montessori Annabelle seemed to be the ideal Montessori child. She was friendly, helpful, cooperative, quiet, and focused on her work, which she always completed with great care. She was well-liked by both her teachers and peers. In high school, Annabelle earned numerous awards for her [...]

Pamela Shanks’ New Book Available on Amazon!
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Pamela Shanks’ New Book Available on Amazon!

Montessori, Uncategorized

Pamela Shanks’ New Book Available on Amazon!

Heather2025-01-07T19:16:30-06:00January 7th, 2025|Categories: Montessori, Uncategorized|Tags: autism, brain development, delay, development, disability, education, inclusion, language, Montessori, neurodivergency, research|

Pam Shank's new book, The Montessori Approach to Classroom-Based Interventions: A Handbook for Educators, Administrators, Service Providers, and Families of Children Whose Development is Impacted by Delay or Disability has been published and is available on Amazon! Summary: In The Montessori Approach to Classroom-Based Interventions Pamela Shanks, M.S. Ed, draws on her extensive experience as a Montessori educator to offer a powerful, research-informed handbook for supporting children with learning differences, developmental delays and disabilities. This comprehensive resource provides the tools to create respectful, inclusive learning [...]

New Meta Study: Montessori Education Leads to Positive Student Outcomes
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New Meta Study: Montessori Education Leads to Positive Student Outcomes

Montessori

New Meta Study: Montessori Education Leads to Positive Student Outcomes

Heather2024-05-25T08:02:51-05:00December 25th, 2023|Categories: Montessori|Tags: academics, brain development, education, Montessori, research|

by Dr. Dean Blase Montessori educators have all experienced it: walking into a well-run, humming classroom where children are focused on learning, making and reinforcing new discoveries, and demonstrating works to younger peers. Where teachers are happily engaged in the best adult work imaginable, “observing the children, judging their ripeness, and figuring out when and how to stoke a child’s interest.” (Randolph et al 2023, 2.2). These images bring us home to Montessori classrooms. For those of us who may be “fish in water” when [...]

The Montessori Method in Dementia Care
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The Montessori Method in Dementia Care

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The Montessori Method in Dementia Care

Heather2023-10-04T09:53:00-05:00October 4th, 2023|Categories: Montessori|Tags: brain development, independence, Montessori, soft skills|

Wondering about the different approaches to caring for people with dementia? Inspiration is everywhere - and there's some great evidence that shows that applying Montessori methods to dementia care can deliver some promising results. Published in Seniorly Resource Center, September 18, 2023 By Marlena del Hierro Reviewed by Nipun Chopra Bridging the worlds of gerontology and early education may seem an unlikely connection, but as a gerontologist with over a decade of experience, it's always exciting to see where practitioners are finding inspiration. Some of the most [...]

Spring Has Arrived!
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Spring Has Arrived!

Early Childhood, Raintree

Spring Has Arrived!

Heather2023-06-10T15:50:43-05:00March 26th, 2023|Categories: Early Childhood, Raintree|Tags: Montessori, nature|

Spring has arrived! As we look outside we see sprouting bits of green and blooms beginning to form. It is a time for new beginnings. As we transition from snow boots and gloves to rain boots and umbrellas, the children are bursting for outdoor adventures. The South classroom children have spent this past week cleaning and prepping the outdoor space, splashing in rain puddles, petting the goats and soaking up each and every ray of sunshine. Immersing ones-self into nature is an integral part of [...]

What Is It Like to Be a Raintree Substitute (and also a Raintree Parent)?
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What Is It Like to Be a Raintree Substitute (and also a Raintree Parent)?

Early Childhood, Elementary, Montessori, Raintree

What Is It Like to Be a Raintree Substitute (and also a Raintree Parent)?

Heather2023-06-10T16:41:20-05:00December 18th, 2022|Categories: Early Childhood, Elementary, Montessori, Raintree|Tags: community, love, Montessori, parenting|

Some names in the story have been changed. After making my way down to the Lower Far East toddler community, I find the children gathered around the tables joined by a few parents and/or guardians, having a cookie exchange. It’s the penultimate day before winter break and although the children may not have a full grasp of how much their routines are about to alter for the foreseeable future, they can certainly grasp the growing buzz around campus as the holiday spirit begins to take [...]

Montessori Language
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Montessori Language

Early Childhood, Montessori

Montessori Language

Heather2022-11-29T12:14:02-06:00November 29th, 2022|Categories: Early Childhood, Montessori|Tags: education, language, Montessori|

by Lisa Erber, Primary Guide in Upper Far West There are four schemes in preparing the language area of the Montessori primary. Dr. Montessori believed that you must prepare the hand to manipulate ever more refined, to guide the tool of writing to create symbols. When using tweezers to transfer materials, or removing the Knobbed Cylinders the Montessori Guide demonstrates the three-finger grasp. Fine motor control of the hand by repetition of the three-finger grasp develops strength in the pincer grip. Secondly, taking into consideration [...]

It is Often Through Change That We Experience Great Growth: Helping Children Face Transitions
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It is Often Through Change That We Experience Great Growth: Helping Children Face Transitions

Montessori, Raintree

It is Often Through Change That We Experience Great Growth: Helping Children Face Transitions

Heather2021-05-07T14:30:17-05:00May 7th, 2021|Categories: Montessori, Raintree|Tags: community, education, grit, Montessori, parenting, separation|

by Jennifer Baker Powers Spring is often referred to as a time of growth and rebirth. Just as the grass becomes green again and the buds come back out on the trees and flowers, humans experience change and renewal. Sometimes, that growth isn’t easy. There are many clichés and quotes we are all familiar with such as “what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger” or “stuck in a rut” and talk of “growing pains”. What all of these sentiments have in common is the idea [...]

Celebrating 150 Years – A Birthday Message
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Celebrating 150 Years – A Birthday Message

Montessori

Celebrating 150 Years – A Birthday Message

Heather2020-12-29T14:05:42-06:00September 1st, 2020|Categories: Montessori|Tags: Montessori|

By Lynne Lawrence, Executive Director of AMI What an incredible year it has been to mark the 150th birthday of Maria Montessori, yet what a perfect opportunity to reflect on her work and show us how relevant it continues to be today and into our future. While we had planned to celebrate so much in person, sharing our work, our vision and our achievements this year, we have still found ways to connect across the world and I am grateful to the AMI community for [...]