Montessori is an educational method created by Dr. Maria Montessori. The method focuses on the natural development of a child from birth throughout the person's life. Montessori education has spread throughout the world, including in Minnesota. As, Dr. Montessori said, “This is education, understood as a help to life; an education from birth, which feeds a peaceful revolution and unites all in a common aim."
Additional Resources for Parents and Families
The Minnesota Montessori Network supports parents interested in Montessori, including increasing awareness about the power of Montessori education. Here is a list of resources that may be helpful for parents and families.
- Schools in Minnesota: a list and map of Montessori schools in Minnesota maintained by the Minnesota Montessori Network.
- What to look for in a Montessori School: An article by Andrea Lulka, a certified Montessori guide
- Aid to Life: information and support for parents with infants and toddlers.
- MariaMontessori.com: A website detailing many aspects of Montessori at home and in the classroom from The Montessori Administrators Association
- How We Montessori: A look at how one family incorporates Montessori in their home
Montessori Videos
Reading about Montessori is one thing, but seeing it in action is another. Here is a list of helpful Montessori videos that can help to bring this method alive.
- Inside Montessori: Inside Montessori is a feature-length documentary produced by two local Twin Cities filmmakers (and Montessori Moms) to reframe the national education conversation. Visit their website for information about purchasing the film. View the film trailer!
- Montessori Guide Video Gallery: this collection of videos produced by AMI-USA goes in depth on a variety of Montessori topics from infancy through adolescence.
- Preparation for Life: Montessori Infant and Toddler Communities
- Nurturing the Love of Learning: Montessori for the Preschool Years
- Montessori: The Elementary Years
- Montessori Middle School for the 21st Century
Associations and Organizations
American Montessori Society
The American Montessori Society includes resources for teachers and parents, job postings, and an excellent section with an introduction to Montessori.
Association Montessori International/USA (AMI/USA)
Association Montessori International/USA has excellent resources for parents and teachers including teacher training locations, job postings, and basic information about Montessori education.
American Montessori Society
The American Montessori Society includes resources for teachers and parents, job postings, and an excellent section with an introduction to Montessori.
Association Montessori International/USA (AMI/USA)
Association Montessori International/USA has excellent resources for parents and teachers including teacher training locations, job postings, and basic information about Montessori education.
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education
MACTE is the international standard setting and accrediting body for Montessori teacher education recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education. They offer a list of MACTE accredited training programs by state.
MACTE is the international standard setting and accrediting body for Montessori teacher education recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education. They offer a list of MACTE accredited training programs by state.
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