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A recently published research article found that, telative to traditional education, Montessori education has modest but meaningful positive effects on children’s academic and non-academic (executive function, creativity and social-emotional) outcomes. This is indicated by a meta-analysis of 32 studies in which it was possible to compare traditional business-as-usual education to Montessori education.

The work of the child in the first three years is fundamentally leading towards independence.

Our education vehicle is on the blink. Despite decades of well-intentioned declarations and reforms, increased funding, and the everyday professionalism of our educators, Australian education is unequal, underperforming and unwell.

It’s never too early – nor too late, for that matter – to start Montessori at home and witness the profound benefits of this time-tested and transformational approach to raising confident, joyful, independent young people.

When they think of Montessori, most people picture child-sized furniture that first appeared in Montessori schools over a century ago and those gorgeous hands-on manipulatives that make learning concrete and active in Montessori classrooms worldwide.

Interview with Gavin McCormack – trained Montessori teacher, children’s author, teacher trainer, philanthropist and school principal.

Our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.