Where Do I Start Looking for Information About Montessori Schools?

24, Jun 2021

It should come as no surprise that there is a lot of information out there – on just about any topic. You can find a seemingly endless amount of information about any topic online but you must find a way to identify what information is quality and what is simply noise. When it comes to making an important decision – such as choosing the school your child will attend – it is important to get your information from reliable sources. The question is, where should you start looking for quality information about Montessori schools?

The original works of Maria Montessori

If you are looking for in-depth information about the Montessori Philosophy, a good place start looking for information is with the original works of Maria Montessori. Maria Montessori is the creator of the Montessori Method of education. She authored several books on the topics of education, learning, and the Montessori Method. If you want to really dig into the details of everything Montessori, her books will provide you with a solid foundation of understanding.

Parent library of Fountainhead Montessori School

There are a number of other high-quality resources available on the topic of Montessori education beyond those that were written by Maria Montessori. There are other experts in the field that provide content written specifically for parents who are interested in Montessori education. While the foundational concepts of the Montessori Method are timeless, there have been changes to education over the last century. Starting your search for information with contemporary experts can help you learn about Montessori in the modern classroom. The parent library of Fountainhead Montessori School includes recommendations for resources from the top experts in Montessori education.

Montessori school website

If you are looking for information about a specific Montessori school, a good place to start is with the school website. You can find out where the school is located, what types of programs it offers, and may even be able to find specifics about tuition and the application process. A search for Montessori schools in your area is an easy place to start gathering the information you need.

Montessori school blog

Some Montessori schools regularly post information about Montessori education on a blog. Fountainhead Montessori School is dedicated to regularly posting information on the blog to help parents learn more about Montessori education. If some of the Montessori programs on your shortlist have blogs, take some time to peruse the information they provide. The information provided in the Montessori school blog may help you make the final decision about which school is right for your child.

The sheer amount of information that is available about Montessori schools can be overwhelming when you are getting started. Focusing your efforts on a few reliable sources can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed and still get the information you need and find the Montessori school that is right for your child.

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