This page is a list of resources geared specifically to Montessori families. Included are parent support groups set up to help parents navigate the uncharted waters of an extended school closure. You will be able to ask questions and get guidance from trained Montessori teachers.
General Resources for Montessori Parenting
- Did I Just Become a Homeschooler? What to do now that school is closed by Jennifer Kilgore
- Strategies for Combating Fear and Stress During the Coronavirus
- You Still Need to Set Boundaries During the Quarantine by Sara Bloomberg
- Work at Home Montessori Parent by Jana Morgan Herman
How to Talk to Your Children About the Coronavirus
- NPR: Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
- Child Mind: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
- New York Times: How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
- USA Today: How Do You Talk to Your Children About Coronavirus?
- American Psychological Association: Talking to Kids About Difficult News
- Common Sense Media: Explaining the News to Our Kids
- COVID-19 An Illustrated Guide by Adrianne Presnell
- COVID-19 Time Capsule by Natalie Long of Long Creations
- Why Are We Staying Home? A free ebook for children written by Montessori guide Angie Ma
- My New Normal – A story for children to express their feelings about Covid-19 by Kari Bolt and Paula Beckerman
- Video: What is Coronavirus? From Montessori Minute
- Coronavirus: A Book for Children illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler (best for elementary)
- Germs Mini Unit: includes 17 printable activities
- Kids Book About COVID 19 from Fergus Falls Public Library (recommended for ages 7 +)
- Time to Come In Bear, video from Kim St. Lawrence (suitable for younger children)
- Why We Stay Home by MillieandSuzie.com
- What is Coronavirus? Christine Borst
- Rainbows in Windows by Yumi and Karo Oh
- Wearing a Mask by Autism Little Learners
- Seeing Other People Wear Masks by Autism Little Learners
- COVIBOOK from Mindheart
Montessori Resources for Parents
Infant-Toddler (Ages 0-3)
- Infant-Toddler Parent Support Group: Moderated by trained Montessori guides and teacher trainers. Admin: Laura LeClair
- Why Are We Staying Home? A Free Ebook for Children by Angie Ma of Follow the Child Montessori
- Articles on Trillium Montessori
- Free Hand washing song by Carmel Bowman (a Montessori teacher)
Primary (Ages 3-6)
- 3-6 Parent Support Group: Moderated by trained Montessori guides and teacher trainers. Admin: Jana Morgan Herman
- Germs Mini Unit: includes 17 printable activities
- Why Are We Staying Home? A Free Ebook for Children by Angie Ma of Follow the Child Montessori
- Articles on Trillium Montessori
- Free Hand washing song by Carmel Bowman (a Montessori teacher)
- Free downloads and more resources from All Day Primary
Elementary (Ages 6-12)
- Elementary Parent Support Group: please refer your families to this group for general support, resources and ideas during the school closure. Moderated by trained Montessori guides and teacher trainers. Admin: Letty Rising
- Parenting with Kristen by Kristen Richter Brown
- How to Homeschool and Work from Home by Jo Ebisujima
- Coronavirus: A Book for Children illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler (best for elementary)
- COVID-19 An Illustrated Guide by Adrianne Presnell
- My New Normal – A story for children to express their feelings about Covid-19 by Kari Bolt and Paula Beckerman
- Articles on Trillium Montessori
- When Homeschooling is Your Temporary New Reality! Tips for Elementary Parents During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Is it a Request for Help or a Bid for Connection?
- 7 Ways to Enhance Your Storytelling Skills
- The 6 Year Old: The Age Of Tattling
- Montessori Lessons in Interdependence: Greater Relevance Than Ever by Seemi
- Distance Learning in Times of Disaster by Letty Rising and Elisabeth Slade
- Elementary Practical Life by Letti Rising
- Supporting the Elementary Child’s Language and Literacy Development at Home by Letti Rising
General Activity Ideas
- Schoolclosures.org Parent Resources (not specifically Montessori)
- 150+ Enrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working Remotely
- Mystery Science
- Tinkergarten DIY activities outside
- Curated Book Lists by Ashley Speed of Diamond Montessori
- Anti-Oppressive_Anti-Racist Home School Options During Quarantine
- List of children’s authors hosting live storytelling online
- Free online phonics books and more from Flyleaf Publishing
- Download free coloring books from 113 museums