Learning Lab
Professional learning built on Montessori philosophy and modern research.
Short, rigorous, self-paced courses for working Montessori educators. $250 per course · 90-day access from first login.
Format
Async, self-paced — complete on your schedule
Time
Total time: 6.5–7 hours (equivalent to one full-day professional development experience)
Access
90-day access beginning from your first login
Current Courses
Three courses. All built for practitioners doing the real work.
Montessori Meets Science of Reading
Reading instruction, Montessori philosophy, equity, and the science of reading — in one rigorous course.
The science of reading is not in conflict with Montessori. But it does require Montessori educators to understand both what the research says and how to apply it within a Montessori philosophy — not despite it. This course does that work.
What you'll learn
- —Understand the current science of reading and its implications for Montessori reading instruction
- —Connect the Montessori phonics materials to evidence-based decoding practices
- —Identify equity dimensions in literacy instruction and apply them in your own classroom
- —Use the Montessori reading materials sequence with greater intention and confidence
Designed for: Primary and lower elementary Montessori educators, literacy leads, and instructional coaches
Price
$250
Format
Async, self-paced
Time
Total time: 6.5–7 hours (equivalent to one full-day professional development experience)
Secure checkout via Stripe. After purchase, you'll receive an email with instructions to access your course materials and session links.
Montessori Math: Materials to Mastery
Connecting the math materials to conceptual understanding — and knowing when a child has actually gotten there.
Montessori math materials are extraordinary. They also require a guide who understands the mathematical concepts beneath them — not just the sequence of presentations. This course builds that understanding, from the bead work through the operations to abstraction.
What you'll learn
- —Understand the mathematical concepts embedded in the core Montessori math materials
- —Recognize when a child is developing procedural fluency vs. conceptual understanding
- —Use assessment observation to guide material selection and lesson timing
- —Connect Montessori math materials to broader mathematical literacy and confidence
Designed for: Primary and elementary Montessori educators, math leads, and school-level instructional leaders
Price
$250
Format
Async, self-paced
Time
Total time: 6.5–7 hours (equivalent to one full-day professional development experience)
Secure checkout via Stripe. After purchase, you'll receive an email with instructions to access your course materials and session links.
The Art of Observation
Observation is the foundational Montessori skill. This course builds it.
Montessori called observation the key to understanding the child. It is also the skill most consistently underdeveloped in Montessori training — assumed rather than taught, praised in principle but rarely practiced with rigor. This course builds observational capacity from the ground up: the interior conditions required, structured protocols, the connection to planning and assessment, and the ethical dimensions that make observation equitable rather than surveilling.
What you'll learn
- —Articulate the difference between looking and observing — and what the interior conditions for genuine observation require
- —Apply structured observation formats — running records, event sampling, anecdotal notes — in the Montessori classroom
- —Connect what you observe directly to material selection, presentation timing, and lesson planning
- —Recognize how bias and prior assumption shape what you notice and what you miss
- —Build a sustainable personal observation practice rooted in Montessori's vision of the prepared adult
Designed for: Montessori educators at all levels, aspiring lead teachers, coaches and mentors, and school leaders building a school-wide observation culture
Price
$250
Format
Async, self-paced
Time
Total time: 6.5–7 hours (equivalent to one full-day professional development experience)
Secure checkout via Stripe. After purchase, you'll receive an email with instructions to access your course materials and session links.
Equity Work
Looking for the Equity in Montessori practitioner course?
The Equity in Montessori course has moved to its own dedicated page alongside live equity programming, equity-centered materials, and the full scope of MMG's equity work across the ecosystem.
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Free e-books, templates, and resources for Montessori leaders and educators.