Part of a broader movement.

Bambini Method

Every Montessori educator knows that toileting is not a chore to manage, it is a developmental milestone to support. Carol gets that. The Bambini Method is built on the same foundational beliefs we hold in Montessori: that children thrive when adults honor their readiness, build relational trust, and create conditions for genuine independence rather than compliance. Carol has developed a framework that supports educators, parents, and pediatric professionals in approaching toilet learning with knowledge and calm instead of anxiety and pressure. As a friend and someone who deeply respects her work, I point Montessori educators here specifically because this is one of those areas where our field still has a lot of variation in practice, and Carol brings clarity. Her resources, including books, sequence cards, and activity pages, are thoughtfully designed and practically useful in a school setting. If you are a guide or school leader who wants your staff and families aligned around a developmentally sound, dignity-centered approach to toilet learning, the Bambini Method is where I send people.

Embracing Equity

Developed by Montessori trainers and built for the spiritual preparation of the adult, Embracing Equity does equity work the way Montessori does education: from the inside out, with love and accountability in equal measure. They have supported over 10,000 participants impacting more than 660,000 children internationally, and their approach refuses to let organizations check a box and move on. I admire their work because it is rigorous, relational, and grounded in the belief that systemic change requires personal transformation first. If you or your school are serious about anti-racism and not just the language of it, this is where you go.

The Peace Rebellion

The Peace Rebellion: Montessori in Motion is a bold, action-oriented movement grounded in the belief that peace is not passive—it is built through justice. Inspired by Maria Montessori’s vision that education is the pathway to peace, The Peace Rebellion confronts the real conditions shaping our schools today—racism, inequity, labor injustice, and systems that erode human dignity. This is not theoretical work. It is lived, collective action. The Peace Rebellion supports educators, leaders, and communities in reimagining Montessori as a force for liberation—where children are protected, adults are valued, and systems are designed with courage, clarity, and care. Rooted in peace. Ready for change.

Public Montessori In Action International

The Montessori field needs more organizations led by people who actually believe the method belongs to everyone. PMAI is one of them. Founded and led by my dear friend and mentor Elizabeth Slade, this organization has spent years doing the hard, unglamorous work of helping public Montessori schools fully implement the method in environments that were never designed with Montessori in mind. They coach schools, train coaches, develop ABAR-centered resources, and run a fellowship program that funds passion projects advancing the field globally. If you work in public Montessori, or care about who has access to this education, PMAI belongs on your radar.

Courageous Montessori Coaching

Dakota is one of those rare practitioners who is equally at home in a classroom with kids and in a room full of adults who need to grow. A former colleague and someone I genuinely respect, she brings 25 years of Montessori experience across public, private, and charter schools to her coaching work, with credentials that go deep: AMI Elementary trained, National Board Certified, SEED facilitator, and fluent in Spanish. She coaches teachers on everything from classroom design and curriculum alignment to ABAR practice and the preparation of the adult. Whether you are a new guide finding your footing or a veteran school looking for sharper practice, Dakota meets you where you are and moves you forward.

The Shared Environment

The Shared Environment is a curated multi-seller marketplace for Montessori materials and furnishings. Every product is affirmed by trained Montessori guides, so you can shop confidently while preparing your Montessori school environment or your Montessori-aligned home. The marketplace simplifies the search for materials by uniting sellers into one marketplace. That matters more than it might seem at first glance. One of the quiet barriers to quality Montessori implementation is access to the right materials, and for schools and families without deep pockets or insider knowledge, the search can be exhausting and expensive. The Shared Environment removes that friction. When trained guides curate what goes on the shelves, you are not just shopping, you are getting a pedagogical endorsement from people who understand what belongs in a prepared environment and why. For public schools, new guides, and families trying to do right by their children without wasting money on materials that miss the mark, this is a genuinely useful resource. I appreciate what they have built here, and I am glad to point this community toward it.