For parents and carers

Pick the page that matches your question. You do not need to read them in order.

New to Montessori? Start with Understanding the Stages. It explains the four stages of development that the rest of this site refers back to.

Choosing a school? Choosing a School explains what the word “Montessori” does and does not guarantee. It also lists what to look for on a visit.

Already in a Montessori setting, and want to do more at home? Montessori at Home explains practical life and a prepared home. You do not need to buy special materials.

Have a question, or heard a claim you want checked? FAQ and Myth-Busting answers the questions people ask most. Sometimes the honest answer is that this is not known yet.

Want the words explained? Glossary explains the terms used on this site and in most Montessori schools.

Want to read more? Further Reading reviews three popular Montessori books. It says what each book does well, and where each falls short.

Want something free to try at home? Ten Quiet Minutes is a sheet you can print. You sit with your child for ten minutes. You write down what they choose, what they do again and what they leave. It has not been tested with families yet.