Parent Resources.
Resources for families who want to understand the Montessori method and our school's philosophy more fully.
Parent Resources
The American Montessori Society
The American Montessori Society is a not-for-profit organization based in New York City, with nearly 13,000 members worldwide. It sets the professional standards that inform Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and taught in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs. It serves as an information center for members, the media, and the public.
Montessori Answers
Montessori educators believe high-quality standards are just one part of an excellent program. Exposure to a variety of topics, people, and adventures, alongside each child's individual strengths, interests and learning styles, all contribute to an effective program. This site offers additional resources regarding the Montessori Philosophy and Method.
What this looks like in practice
In a Montessori classroom, children choose work from open shelves and return it when finished. A teacher may sit with one child on a lesson while others work independently nearby. Parents often see this firsthand during a visit, and can ask the school how a typical day is paced and what their child will do.
At home, that habit of choosing and completing work can show up as a child who reaches for a task without being asked and puts it back when done. Parents may notice longer stretches of concentration on one activity. Teachers and parents can talk about what that looks like at each age, and families can ask the school what to expect.