Why this site exists
When parents search for Montessori information, they usually find one of three things: a school trying to enroll their child, a store trying to sell them materials, or an overwhelmed parent blog that hasn't been updated since 2019.
Montessori Guide is none of those. We are an independent editorial site. We don't run a school, we don't sell anything, and we don't accept sponsored content. Our only revenue comes from contextual advertising, which means our incentive is simple: write things that are genuinely useful, so people come back.
What we cover
We cover the full arc of Montessori education for families everywhere:
- The method itself: the philosophy, the science, the key concepts like the Absorbent Mind and the Sensitive Periods
- Activities by age and subject: practical, at-home activities that don't require a $3,000 set of classroom materials
- Classic Montessori materials: what each one does, when to introduce it, and whether you actually need to buy it
- Child development: how Montessori principles intersect with modern developmental science
- Certification and credentials: the AMI vs. AMS distinction, how to evaluate a school, and what real Montessori training looks like
How we write our content
Every article on this site is researched and written from scratch. We draw on Maria Montessori's original writings, contemporary peer-reviewed studies in education and developmental psychology, and the published standards of AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society).
We don't translate, we don't spin, and we don't publish lists of "fun Montessori-ish activities" that have nothing to do with Montessori. If we can't support a claim, we say so.
What "Montessori" actually means on this site
The word "Montessori" is not trademarked. This means anyone can use it, and many do, to sell products that have little to do with Maria Montessori's actual work. On this site, when we call something "Montessori," we mean it aligns with the documented principles and practices developed by Dr. Montessori between 1906 and 1952, as interpreted by AMI and AMS-trained educators.
We note when something is more loosely inspired by the approach versus when it reflects certified Montessori practice.
Contact and corrections
We take accuracy seriously. If you spot an error, an outdated reference, or something that needs updating, please reach out via our contact page. We genuinely appreciate corrections, they make the site better for everyone.