Montessori Resources

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  • A bright children's playroom with large windows overlooking a green garden. There are two children sitting on a blanket reading a book, a wooden rocker chair, a playhouse, and a rainbow decoration. The room has minimal decor with a wall hanging that says, 'Play is the work of the child' and a colorful rainbow painting.

    Montessori in the Home

    Ways you can bring the Montessori world into your home

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  • Two young girls sitting on a wooden bench, looking at a book together. They are inside a room near a window with numbers from 0 to 7 on the glass. There are books and plants on a shelf nearby.

    Montessori 101

    What are the components of a Montessori Education?

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  • A wooden abacus with colorful beads arranged in rows on a table, with some printed paper and a red pen nearby.

    A Montessori Education

    Researchers analyzed the effect of a Montessori education on both academic and non-academic outcomes

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  • Book titled 'Montessori's 4 Planes of Development Explained!'

    The Four Planes of Development

    Development from Infancy to Maturity explained

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  • Multiple wooden peg pieces with rounded tips arranged in a grid pattern in bamboo holders for a game or activity.

    Age-appropriate Chores for Kids

    Here’s a list of possible chores that most children in each age group are able to do.

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  • A child's bedroom with a wooden canopy bed against a wall decorated with a world map and airplane illustrations. The bed has colorful pillows including a lion face and a blue cloud. A string of round fairy lights hangs on the canopy. To the right, a white cabinet with green doors holds a stuffed animal resembling a lion and a TV remote. The floor is carpeted in neutral with a white polka dot rug, next to a window with white curtains.

    The Montessori Child's Bedroom - 18mo to 3yrs

    A beautiful, organized, and uncluttered environment can help in many ways

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  • Decorative nursery or playroom with a white wall featuring an arch-shaped design and a rainbow decal, a white shelf with toys and books, and two brown armchairs.

    Practical Applications of Montessori in the Home

    Building a space to promote growth and development

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  • A board game map of Europe with colorful countries and a sandy area representing a blank continent, used for educational or game purposes.

    Supporting DEI in the Montessori Classroom

    Key points from Dr. Gholdy Muhammad - Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction

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  • A small globe showing North and South America, placed on a wooden stand, with a blurred background of bookshelves containing colorful books.

    People of Color Conference - Keynote Speaker

    Dr Gholdy Muhammad - NPR MindShift podcast interview

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  • A colorful board game with various numbered tiles and small game pieces on a green, blue, red, and purple game board.

    What Most American Schools Do Wrong

    “Having the same teacher in at least two different grades makes a difference.” Dr. Adam Grant, author of Hidden Potential

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  • Children playing with colorful domino pieces on a wooden table, with a game tray and a scoring sheet nearby.

    Top 10 Montessori Math Materials

    Take a deep dive into the brilliance of the Montessori Math Materials

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  • A young child with dark hair sleeping peacefully on a bed, covered with a white blanket, and lying on a blue pillow.

    Sleep in Early Childhood & Beyond

    "A child should be permitted to go to sleep when he is tired, to wake up when he is rested, and to rise when he wishes." Maria Montessori

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  • A young boy with light brown hair and blue eyes looks at an open book with fascination, surrounded by glowing sparkles and a space-like background, creating a magical or wondrous scene.

    The Science of Reading at Daycroft

    What are the many strands that are woven together to make a skilled reader?

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  • Kitchen counter and shelves with potted plants, wooden bowls, glass pitcher, bowls, mugs, and small decorative items.

    Practical Life

    Helping children develop independence, coordination, and concentration through activities that simulate everyday tasks

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  • Wooden blocks spelling 'Q & A' on a reflective surface, with a row of additional blocks in the background.

    Leadership Perspectives: Elementary Education

    Enjoy this summary of the Elementary Q&A Session

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  • Wooden blocks stacked in a pyramid with icons: a group of people, gears, and a clock, topped with a red block with a check mark against a blue background.

    Daycroft Montessori Parenting Collaborative

    Resource List

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  • Young woman lying in a ball pit filled with yellow and light blue plastic balls, looking at her smartphone.

    The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt

    The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt argues that the rise in youth mental illness is caused by the shift from a play-based childhood to a "phone-based childhood," driven by smartphones and social media after 2010. Haidt details how this "great rewiring" disrupts development through sleep deprivation, social comparison, and addiction, leading to epidemics of anxiety and depression, particularly affecting girls, while boys withdraw into virtual worlds.

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  • Cover of 'The Amazing Generation' book featuring children reading and playing on a swing with a wooden background.

    The Amazing Generation - Jonathan Haidt & Catherine Price

    The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World is a new book designed to help kids and tweens navigate the challenges of smartphones and social media, inspired by Haidt's The Anxious Generation. It offers practical advice for young people to take control of their devices and find real-life adventure, with a focus on mental health and freedom from digital pressures. The book is aimed at a younger audience (ages 8-12) and provides a guide for making healthier choices in a screen-filled world. 

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  • Book cover titled "The Self-Driven Child" with a yellow pencil in the lower right corner.

    The Self-Driven Child

    The Self-Driven Child  by Ned Johnson and William Stixrud is a parenting book that argues for giving children more control to foster motivation, resilience, and success, using neuroscience and psychology to explain why micromanagement backfires. 

    It provides practical advice for parents to shift from controlling to coaching, helping kids develop self-management skills by taking responsibility for their own lives, even if it means allowing them to fail sometimes. The book combines brain science, behavioral therapy, and real-world case studies to guide parents in empowering their children to take the wheel.

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