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Where to Read Montessori Makers Writing Now
Montessori Makers Group writing now lives in one place: our Substack.
That’s where you’ll find essays, leadership reflections, clarity work, and stories from across the Montessori Makers ecosystem. Instead of updating a separate blog here, we’re gathering everything in a single home so it’s easier to follow and easier to share.
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Social Responsibility for Belonging: A Cornerstone of Montessori Education
Montessori education has always been about more than academics. At its core, it’s a philosophy rooted in respect for the individual and...
Hannah Richardson
Apr 15, 20253 min read
Emotional Intelligence and the Spiritual Preparation of the Adult: A Montessori Imperative
Dr. Maria Montessori once said, “The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if...
Hannah Richardson
Apr 8, 20253 min read
Elevate Your Montessori School with Montessori Makers Group’s Partnership Program
Running a Montessori school is a labor of love. From nurturing young minds to managing day-to-day operations, school leaders have a lot...
Hannah Richardson
Apr 1, 20252 min read
Why Your School’s Digital Presence Matters More Than Ever
Research shows that, more than ever, prospective families turn to the internet to learn about schools before making a decision. According...
Hannah Richardson
Mar 25, 20255 min read
Portrait of a Dynamic Leader: The Heart of Montessori Leadership
In Montessori education, the goal has always been clear: to nurture the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. But did you know that this...
Hannah Richardson
Mar 18, 20254 min read
Managing Relationships with People Who Don’t Share Your Values: A Thoughtful Approach
Relationships are the foundation of collaboration and growth in any community—whether it’s a Montessori school, a workplace, or a family....
Hannah Richardson
Mar 11, 20254 min read
How Coaching Benefits Montessori Teachers and School Leaders: A Closer Look
Montessori educators are the heartbeat of the classroom. Their role is multifaceted and demanding: designing prepared environments,...
Hannah Richardson
Mar 4, 20254 min read
Bridging the Gap: Preparation of the Adult for Schools
Montessori training equips educators with a profound understanding of the philosophy, the prepared environment, and the lessons that form...
Hannah Richardson
Feb 25, 20253 min read
Our Work is to Instill Hope, And we are going to need each other to do so
As we move into February, we have already been through what seems like a year of change. We saw the cancellation and then reinstatement...
Hannah Richardson
Feb 4, 20254 min read
Once Again, Montessori Gets it Right
I have been doing a fair amount of reading educational literature lately. And, while I am what someone might call a "staunch"...
Hannah Richardson
Jan 2, 20254 min read
Community Building 101: A Montessori-Aligned Approach
How are you feeling right now? How is your community feeling? I don't know about everyone else, but it feels to me as though things have...
Hannah Richardson
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Leading for Liberation
I originally wrote this for another social platform, but it got some good responses, so sharing here as well: This is for all leaders,...
Hannah Richardson
Nov 10, 20245 min read
The Adult Who Isn't Fully Prepared
Tips for Filling the Gap & Supporting Adults to Create Long-Term Success There is such a refreshing feeling that comes from expanding...
Hannah Richardson
Nov 7, 20244 min read
When the Stars Don't Align
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a group that had some very openly upset stakeholders. We were starting a meeting and part of...
Hannah Richardson
Oct 3, 20243 min read
It starts with me
The school year is beginning, and we have a lot of work to do. We have lessons to give and systems to put in place. We need to create...
Hannah Richardson
Sep 3, 20243 min read
Systems, Systems, Systems
Every year when the children come bounding into the building, ready to start off a new school year, we are thinking of all the ways that...
Hannah Richardson
Aug 25, 20244 min read
Stats Solve Sunday Scaries about School
Every year, people across the country get the "Sunday Scaries' because school is about to start. For those that don't know, 'Sunday...
Hannah Richardson
Jul 26, 20244 min read
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a good month for me to launch, as my identity falls into several...
Hannah Richardson
Jun 28, 20243 min read
Venturing out
If someone had told me, even a year ago, that I might be venturing out on my own this year, you could have blown me over with a feather....
Hannah Richardson
May 18, 20243 min read
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