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Montessori schools

Find five researched Montessori schools in your area, then learn what happens in the classroom and what to look for during a visit.

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School questions

What makes a Montessori school Montessori?Learn which classroom structures, adult practices, materials, and daily routines provide useful evidence when a school uses the Montessori name.
How do I choose a Montessori school?Use a direct school-tour checklist covering classroom practice, staff preparation, long activity blocks, communication, progress reports, fees, and day-to-day stability.
What happens during a Montessori school day?See how student-chosen activity, short lessons, meals, outdoor time, group meetings, and room care can fit into a Montessori school day.
Why do Montessori classrooms mix ages?Understand how multi-year groupings affect classroom continuity, material access, peer community, adult planning, and the questions a parent can ask.
What does a Montessori teacher do?Learn how a Montessori teacher watches classroom work, prepares the room, shows materials, keeps records, maintains limits, and supports a working classroom community.
How do Montessori schools assess learning?Understand observation records, work samples, portfolios, conferences, reports, and testing requirements used across different Montessori school settings.
Is Montessori religious?Separate the educational method from who runs a specific school and from its religious program, with direct questions for secular and faith-based settings.