Who was Maria Montessori?

Montessori in the Media

How it began, Why it works

A beginner's guide to the Montessori classroom

Sense and Sensitivity

Ages and stages Some ideas for catering for major sensitive periods considering the typical level of development for a two-year-old.

Starting well All parents hope their children will settle happily into nursery school. Here Ruth Rowe answers some common questions.

The Little teacher Maria Montessori describes the day she carried a sleeping infant into her class.

How can we help? Montessori schools are wonderful places for children to grow and develop but naturally most parents want to stay involved. This open letter to parents seeing their first child through nursery suggests how.

A Children's House at home Tim Seldin focuses on the practical steps parents can take to make homes welcoming to small children.

We do not push children here Deborah Jackson puts forward a new motto for all Montessori schools.

From dustpans to dishwashers Helen Wheatley adapts practical life activities to high-tech homes

Friends for Life Esther Ripley looks at ways of equipping children for friendships for life.

Learning to love books

Why babies don't need toys