This article delves into Maria Montessori's pioneering use of action research in education, highlighting how it fosters reflection, observation, and positive change in teaching practices. Through Montessori's example, the piece explores how action research can create inclusive and peaceful learning environments, ultimately contributing to social justice in education.
Read MoreWhether you were a virtual or in-person attendee, presenter, volunteer, sponsor, exhibitor, leader of an AMS Cares or Day of Collective Action activity, student who submitted artwork as part of the “Standing Together” student gallery, or individual who played another role—Thank You!
Read MoreStorytelling is fundamental to our humanity and a critical element in Montessori education. AMS membership specialist, Jasmine Johnson, recently shared her experiences with identity development and how some of her struggles ultimately propelled her into the field of Montessori education.
Read MoreDive into the transformative world of Indigenous Montessori education with Trisha Moquino, as she unveils the Indigenous Montessori Institute (IMI), an anti-racist teacher training program at the forefront of reclaiming Indigenous children's education.
Read MoreDiscover a transformative report stemming from the U40: Montessori for the Future Summit, where young, passionate Montessori educators under 40 converged to craft 8 innovative solutions for the challenges facing Montessori education today.
Read MorePreview the topics for Labposium 2024 in this recent conversation with Dr. Farahany, keynote speaker and facilitator, as she shares her thoughts with about the possibilities and concerns at the intersection of Montessori education and technology.
Read MoreRead an interview with Dr. Regina Rodriguez, Executive Director of Shining Stars Montessori Public Charter Schools, about her cultural experience within Montessori.
Read MoreHow sensory processing disorders are diagnosed and addressed, including classroom techniques for Montessori teachers. (Part 3 of 3 articles about sensory sensitivity in Early Childhood.)
Read MoreLearn more about the 29th International Montessori Congress hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 2 to 5, 2023. With the theme "Education for a New World," this event brings together over 70 esteemed speakers from diverse fields and focuses on shaping the future of education globally.
Read MoreFind out how a group of 6 adolescents spread awareness about food insecurity as they worked together to give back to their community through the construction of a Little Free Pantry.
Read MoreSt. Stephen’s Episcopal School teachers, Charlie Larrabee and Matt Beard, share their insights about creating a STEM community through their school’s makerspace, the da Vinci Lab for Creative Arts and Sciences.
Read MoreOn March 11, 2023, lifelong AMS member and early Montessori trailblazer, Sandi McDonald-West passed away at the age of 92. She began her career in Montessori Education in the 1960s and touched the lives of thousands in the United States and around the world.
Read MoreLearn how the Montessori Teacher Education Center of the San Francisco Bay Area has utilized the Harvard Implicit Association Test to develop a unique approach to incorporating ABAR training in their teacher education program.
Read MoreLooking for books that celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage? This guide provides a list of picture books, elementary, and teen titles written by AAPI authors. Featuring diverse characters, settings, and storylines, these books help children understand the world around them and develop empathy, theory of mind, and critical thinking skills.
Read MoreChildren’s playwright and Montessori teacher, Carrie Peckar, releases a new collection of original plays and musicals that is the perfect solution to easily introducing Theater Arts in the classroom.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Dr. Robert G. Pickering, former American Montessori Society Board President (1972 – 1974) and recipient of the AMS Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), passed away at the age of 91. He is remembered for his friendly, outgoing personality and the support and care he showed his loved ones and his students.
Read MoreA conversation with Dr. Mira Debs, author of "Diverse Families, Desirable Schools: Public Montessori in the Era of School Choice," about inequities in the Montessori public school landscape.
Read MoreThis year’s Montessori Event welcomed over 5,000 educators from around the world to hear from inspiring keynote speakers, attend interactive workshops, discover new vendors from the exhibit hall, and more.
Read MoreIn this article, we will examine the aspects of a comprehensive school security and safety program, and discuss how it can help to protect and enhance the safety and well-being of everyone in a school community through its implementation.
Read MoreAnti-bias, antiracist (ABAR) work can start with a journey inward and, after gaining perspective at its nucleus, a journey outward to apply the equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice lens to Montessori work, including the classroom, school leadership, AMS accreditation, and more.
Read MoreMany believe didactic materials represent the essence of Montessori's teachings. However, Maria herself thought of her Method as going far beyond the materials. In this article, David Shelton-Dodge evaluates if didactic materials still belong in Montessori Infant & Toddler classrooms.
Read MoreThere is more to the Montessori geometry curriculum than planes and solids. See how ideas from “sacred geometry” can be explored through their underlying mathematical principles while simultaneously inspiring wonder of the natural world.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Dr. Kathy Roemer, former American Montessori Society Board President (2011 – 2013) and recipient of the Douglas M. Gravel Benefactor Award (2020), passed away at the age of 69, surrounded by her close family. Dr. Kathy Roemer was a proud advocate of Montessori and a guiding mentor for so many educators. We honor her memory.
Read MoreConoce a Daniel Benitez-Oliverira y Monica Gargiulo-Benitez, líderes en la comunidad Montessori Hispana y cofundadores del grupo de afinidad AMS en Español. (Bilingual Article)
Read MoreIn observance of International Day of Peace, celebrated annually on September 21, we are excited to offer this space to founding AMS Peace & Social Justice Committee Member, Judi Bauerlein, who will share resources and reflections on Peace Education in Montessori.
Read MoreAMS se enorgullece en ofrecer un espacio donde las voces latinas se pueden unir y hablar sobre el mundo Montessori. Conoce nuestro grupo de afinidad, AMS en Español. (Bilingual Article)
Read MoreRead Julia Tatsch's story about how her mother, Joyce, and a small group of Montessori educators and administrators helped foster Montessori education in Ukraine and learn about new efforts from Montessorians to support the Ukrainian community in this time of war.
Read MoreSupport of BIPOC starts with an unbiased administration staff. Teachers need to feel that the school understands and recognizes historical differences. Educating the school's staff about race theory is not the job of BIPOC teachers but rather an effort that has to be made from everyone.
Read MoreScreen time does not have to be a negative experience for an adolescent. The quality of content that is being viewed is more important than the time spent on a smartphone. Using social media sites can have a positive impact on a teenager, especially when dealing with emotions that are hard to express.
Read MoreAdapting Montessori education to a distance learning model during a global pandemic was certainly no easy task for guides. Researchers Murray, Brown, and Barton set out to gather more information about Montessori educators’ response to educating from a distance.
Read MoreLearn how giving Elementary children the opportunity to engage in scientific exploration and experimentation on their own is an essential component of a well-rounded Montessori education and fosters second-plane development.
Read MoreKeep reading to reveal six tips to help educators identify their triggers, manage their emotions, and respond in more appropriate ways when confronted with challenging situations in the classroom.
Read MoreArt educator at Centro e Enseñanza Montessori in Tijuana, Adrian Carmona, was featured as one of 12 artists in the city of Tijuana’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration. Adrian is a champion for traditional Mexican folk art. In the classroom, he merges Mexican art history with creative expression.
Read MoreRead on to learn how to use games that draw careful attention to the patterns of probability and to make both the pattern and the random source materials accessible to the children.
Read MoreSocial media plays a vital role in marketing schools, but it can quickly become all-consuming. Selecting one or two themes for posts is a simple way to develop a social media strategy that eliminates guesswork and on-the-fly decision-making. We share nine evergreen ideas to support a content-rich social media plan.
Read MoreGery Juleff, Princeton Montessori School’s environment and sustainability educator, shares how head of school, Michelle Morrison, and a team of others worked together to develop a commitment for the school focusing on environmental sustainability initiatives.
Read MoreCultivating a language rich environment in your Montessori home may actually be easier than it seems! Using the Montessori pedagogy, we will review 10 easy steps for immersing your child into a world rich with language right at home.
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