The first-week letter to families
For educators
How to write a one-page letter that tells families what their child will do in week one and what you need from them.
Blog
Practical notes for Montessori families and educators, and what is new in FutureNerds.
Setting up a self-care station at home
For parents
How to set up a low hook, a mirror, a stool and a basket so your child can get ready for school without help.
Writing a phase-in schedule for new children
For educators
How to draft a two-week phase-in schedule that staggers new children's start dates and lengthens their days step by step.
How to say goodbye at drop-off
For parents
How to build a short goodbye routine you repeat every morning, and what to do on the mornings it falls apart.
Preparing the classroom before the children arrive
For educators
A shelf-by-shelf checklist for setting up a Montessori classroom before the first day, including which materials to hold back.
What to expect from your child's first week in a Montessori classroom
For parents
A day-by-day picture of a typical first Montessori week, with steps to prepare your child at home before it starts.