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The Power of Silence

As I have said to the hundreds of children I have had the joy to be with over the years, "It is easy to make noise, with our bodies and our words......yet it is a harder thing to bring our bodies into...

8 Tips for Creating a Montessori-Inspired Bedroom for Toddlers

As most of our readers already know, the Montessori philosophy can extend well beyond the classroom. Just as Montessori guides carefully craft a prepared environment for your child at school you can f...

Expanding Horizons: AIM Infant Toddler Training in Southeast Asia

Get ready to be inspired! Follow our journey as we partner with Sol International Montessori Training Center in Vietnam to expand Montessori education in Southeast Asia.

Happy Birthday Maria Montessori!

As Montessorians around the world celebrate this day with gratitude for all that she has given us, I would share a story of how she and her friend and student Dr. Elisabeth Caspari (my friend and ment...

Coming Soon - Early Childhood Training in Spanish

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our community! After receiving numerous requests and recognizing the growing demand for high-quality Montessori training in Spanish, we are delighted t...

AIM Leadership Update

We are delighted to announce that Karen Walton has assumed the role of AIM Program Director.

A Visit to the Cradle of Humanity

About 1 1/2 hours outside of Johannesburg is a huge tract of land known as the Cradle of Humanity. From 19 sites in the area, the world’s oldest bones of human’s ancestors have been excavated. Some ar...

Week One in South Africa

A few of the teachers have had some Montessori training, but for most, it is all new. What a blessing to be here, able to share.

Montessori Training in South Africa

I just finished the second full day of teaching. I’ve shown lots of slideshows, done a few presentations and we did line work with Elisabeth Caspari’s wonderful music. As you can see, all the teachers...

An Orientation to Joburg

Mary Ellen Maunz sharing her Montessori knowledge in South Africa

AIM in South Africa!

A longtime dream has come true and I’m here in South Africa. It is warm and beautiful among roses blooming and the warmest people ever.

3 Ways Nature can Have a Calming Influence on Children

Everyone, no matter their age, can benefit from spending more time in nature. The great outdoors can help to improve our mood, relieve stress and get us moving our bodies to protect our physical healt...

January's Gifts

With the holidays behind us, January ushers in new beginnings and the opportunity for a fresh start. For those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the new year can also bring us into the deepne...

Shocking Results of Pandemic School Shutdowns

Today, shocking but not unexpected results of the pandemic school shutdowns on American children have been released. The reading scores of 4th graders have dropped 5 points while math scores dropped 7...

So, You Are Thinking About Becoming a Montessori Teacher?

If you are new to Montessori education, often the first question you might ask is “What makes Montessori different?” There are several big differences that vary in importance because of the needs of t...

Montessori for Early Childhood Homeschool Families

Thousands of families all over the nation are opting out of traditional public schools. Even more are choosing not to out their young children into preschools. Due to health concerns, political activi...

Normalization in the Montessori Classroom

Normalization is the term Maria Normalization is the term Maria Montessori used for the process of internalizing multiple skills through coordination and organization. It is something that spontaneous...

First Virtual Residency for Certification Students a Success!!

Mary Ellen Maunz, Founder of Age of Montessori, talks about her experience during the first virtual residency for Certification Students in 2020. She shares her own insights together with testimonials...

Spring is in the Air - Activities for Children at Home

Despite the challenges we all face, spring is here and it is beautiful! We want our children to stay in touch with nature, and to continue their observation and awe of the cycles of life. I saw on the...

Seminar Replay: Pathway to Reading

In this webinar you will learn how you can help your child stay on the pathway to reading even when school is out.
Learn techniques and easy to use materials to help your children learn to read and lo...

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