A Gentle Beginning - http://www.michaelolaf.net/1JC1stgentle.html
An overview of Montessori philosophy and practice for the child from birth to age three. |
Association Montessori Internationale - http://www.montessori-ami.org
provides members and organizations with training guidance and resources to preserve and promote the Montessori philosophy. |
International Montessori Index - http://www.montessori.edu
Practical information for parents and teachers, with links to Montessori school lists, lectures, conferences, workshops, teacher training courses, educational materials, and a home schooling guide. |
Montessori Connections - http://www.montessoriconnections.com/
Information center for Montessori administrators, teachers, parents and students. Links to schools, teacher training centers, publications, organizations, conferences, educational products and services. |
Montessori for the Earth - http://www.saber.net/~mearth
On-line curriculum resources, message board, free newsletter, and classifieds. Home school friendly. |
Montessori Net - http://www.montessori.net/
Information for schools, teachers, and parents. |
The Montessori Foundation - http://www.montessori.org/
Non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Montessori education in the U.S. and abroad. Programs and resources for parents, teachers, administrators, and board members. |
www.Montessori.ca - http://www.vcn.bc.ca/wunicols/mont.htm
Canadian Montessori site allows visitors to add their own links. |
American Montessori Society (AMS) - http://www.amshq.org/
National center for Montessori information, with emphasis on team-teaching wherein students work under faculty with strengths in various areas of theory and practicum. School consultation and accreditation protocol, affiliated teacher preparation courses, annual meeting, and regional seminars and workshops for member schools, teachers, administrators, and parents. |
Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) - http://www.montessori-ami.org/
Organization founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori to maintain the integrity of her life's work and to ensure its perpetuation after her death. Guidance for AMI training courses, for establishment of schools, for manufacture of approved educational materials, and for publication of Dr. Montessori's books. Organization of congresses and study conferences. |
Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA) - http://www.ccma.ca/ccma/
Supports Montessori school administrators in Canada, offering expertise in school administration and the Montessori Method of education. |
International Montessori Society (IMS) - http://www.wdn.com/trust/ims/
Promotes commitment to Montessori principles, with emphasis on preparation of the environment and unobtrusive observation in deference to the individual liberty of the student. School consultation and recognition criteria, publications, teacher education, and regional conferences and workshops for teachers, administrators, and parents. |
Michigan Montessori Society - http://mmsoc.org
The society promotes the philosophy of Maria Montessori and provides resources to teachers, parents, and administrators. |
Montessori Association of New Zealand (MANZ) - http://www.montessori.org.nz/
Resource for parents, educators, and researchers. Teacher training, conferences, news and listing of schools. |
Montessori Teachers Collective - http://www.moteaco.com/
Non-affiliated online community whose members advocate peace, community and children as embodied in the educational methods forwarded by Dr. Maria Montessori. |
National Center for Montessori Education - http://www.montessori-ncme.org/
Stated goals of promoting unity among Montessorians and providing creditable Montessori teacher education programs. |
The Montessori Foundation - http://www.montessori.org/
Non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Montessori education in the U.S. and abroad. Programs and resources for parents, teachers, administrators, and board members. |

A World of Kindergartens - http://www.coe.iup.edu/worldofkindergarten/
Theme-based activities drawn from an international e-mail discussion group. |
A-to-Z Kids Stuff - http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/
Includes lesson plan themes, monthly calendars, educational activities, and free downloads appropriate for use with young learners. |
AOL@SCHOOL: Primary - http://www.aolatschool.com/primary/index.adp
This comprehensive guide to the Web for K-2 students packages hundreds of educator-reviewed resources on core subjects, reference, news, study skills and educational games. |
Ask The Preschool Teacher - http://www.askthepreschoolteacher.com/
A place to ask questions and get responses from qualified preschool teachers. Includes an archive of questions asked previously. |
CanTeach - Resources for Educators - http://www.canteach.ca/
Features classroom management resources, children's songs and poetry, planning tools, and free lesson plans. |
Early Childhood Resources - http://home.sprintmail.com/~peggyriehl/
Links to information about child development, curriculum, and parenting. |
Earlychildhood.com - http://www.earlychildhood.com/
Improving the education and general life experience of young children. Advice from experts in the early childhood field, creative projects, and sharing of ideas and questions with the early childhood community. |
EdnoLand.com - http://www.ednoland.com/
On-line preschool community provides resources for teachers and parents, as well as interactive activities for young children. |
EduPuppy.com - http://www.edupuppy.com/
Directory of resources for early childhood educators and preschool teachers includes lesson plans, thematic units, and technology resources. |
Everything Preschool - http://www.everythingpreschool.com/
Includes lesson plans, art, songs, thematic units, and book reviews. |
Facts in Action - http://factsinaction.org/
Summarizes early education research and policy for parents, teachers, advocates, and policymakers . From the Early Education Clearinghouse. |
First School - http://first-school.ws/
Features activity calendar, educational themes, crafts, printable activities, and other resources in English and Spanish. |
Hummingbird Educational Resources - http://www.hummingbirded.com/
Includes lesson plan ideas, links, message board, and links. |
Kinder Korner - http://www.kinderkorner.com/
Resource website for Pre-K through 2nd-grade teachers and includes an early childhood education discussion list with more than 1,200 subscribers. |
Kindergarten Classroom - http://kindergartenclass.netfirms.com
Thematic reading and math readiness activities for kindergarten science and social studies units. Technology connected lessons for each unit plus links to age appropriate sites. |
Marilee Schuhrke's Page - http://www.ameritech.net/users/macler/marilee.html
Offers topically-organized annotated links to help teachers develop thematic units. |
Mothergoose.com - http://www.mothergoose.com/
Free activities, crafts, games, and printables for ages 3 to 6. |
Ms. Haygood's Primary Page - http://myschoolonline.com/site/0,1876,49057-160347-51-61419,00.html
Offers teaching ideas, class schedule, curriculum ideas, and a monthly thematic scope and sequence. |
MuddlePuddle Early Years Home Education - http://www.muddlepuddle.co.uk/
Features thematic activities parents may do at home with toddlers; many games reflect the Montessori approach. Includes a support list and information on Cleft Lip and Palate. |
National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC) - http://nccic.org/faqs.html
Provides daycare regulations by state. |
Postcards for Preschool - http://preschoolworkshop.com/
Kids at the Preschool Workshop are learning about the United States and other countries around the world. Educators can help by sending a postcard. |
Pratt's Educational Resources: Early Childhood Education - http://www.fastq.com/~jbpratt/education/theme/earlychildhood.html
Includes thematic activities, games, recipes, coloring pages, songs, and fingerplays. |
Pre-K Directory of Schools - http://learnanytime.com/prek/
Large, searchable directory of U.S. preschools. |
Preschool by Stormie - http://www.preschoolbystormie.com/
Monthly curriculum and lesson plan ideas. |
Preschool Education - http://www.preschooleducation.com/
Activities for the preschool and kindergarten classroom grouped by theme, and a free newsletter. |
Preschool Printables - http://www.preschoolprintables.com/
Provides free printable calendars, classroom news, awards, bulletin boards, file folder games, charts, and so forth. |
Recipes 4 Learning - http://www.recipes4learning.com/
Free kids recipes, crafts, learning games, songs, and poems. |
Resources for Early Childhood Education - http://www.ed.psu.edu/k-12/edpgs/su96/ece/TITLE.html
Small collection of links compiled by researchers at Pennsylvania State University. |
Sherry's Kindergarten - http://sherryskindergarten.homestead.com/
Lesson plans and favorite links for preschool and kindergarten. Changes monthly. |
Step By Step Theme Pages - http://stepbystepcc.com/themes.html
Offers book recommendations, songs, fingerplays, and art activities for more than themes. |
Suzyque: Cyber Preschool - http://home.usit.net/~straylor/CyberSchool/Cyberschool.htm
Offers fingerplays, snack recipes, art ideas, printables, and curriculum calendar. Activities grouped by months and themes. |
Tammy's Teaching Tips - http://taledo.tripod.com/TammysTeachingTips/
Provides tips, themes, ideas, and activities for preschool teachers as well as elementary teachers. |
Teaching is a Work of Heart - http://www.teachingheart.net/
Site updated monthly provides thematic activities and screened links. |
Technology and Young Children - http://www.techandyoungchildren.org/
Includes information about educational practices, research, funding. A project of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. |
Technology in Early Childhood Education - http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/
Assists educators in connecting technology with the way young children learn. Includes information about technology and curriculum, project planning, classroom arrangement, software selection, ergonomics, and internet safety. |
The Idea Box - http://www.theideabox.com/
Site aimed at parents and teachers of young children offers games, songs, kid recipes, craft ideas, and message boards. |
The Perpetual Preschool - http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/
Over 6,000 free songs, crafts, games, snack ideas, and learning activities for preschool and kindergarten educators to use in the classrooms. Includes thematic units, professional development resources, and teacher forums. |
The Pre-kinder Corner - http://www.geocities.com/prekinder123/
A site for 4- and 5-year-olds, their parents, and teachers of preschool students. Activities, curriculum, schedules, and important early childhood links. |
The Rainbow Bag - http://members.aol.com/amberp813/
Activities and ideas for parents and teachers of young children. Also includes a page on frequently asked interview questions for beginning teachers. |
Web Corner Index: Teacher Pages - http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/teacher.html
Hundreds of organized links related to early childhood issues. |
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