We will use this page as a repository of organized resources for Montessori families as they come available.
Click the thumbnails below to see all the coronavirus school closure resources we have available.
We strongly encourage you to join one of the parent support groups we have set up specifically to help parents navigate the uncharted waters of an extended school closure. You will be able to ask questions and get guidance from trained Montessori teachers.
The Montessori Parent Coronavirus Survival Guide is now available.
General Resources for Montessori Parenting
- Get Kids to Listen without Nagging or Yelling: Free positive parenting webinar by Amy McCready (affiliate link)
- The Art of Parenting Podcast by Jeanne Marie Paynel (trained Montessori guide)
- The Montessori Notebook Podcast by Simone Davies (trained Montessori guide)
- 10 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Do Chores by Gabrielle Nussbaumer
- Did I Just Become a Homeschooler? What to do now that school is closed by Jennifer Kilgore
- Mistaken Goals: Free webinar recording by Jana Morgan Herman and Sara Bloomberg
How to Talk to Your Children About the Coronavirus
Thank you to Arbor Montessori for collecting some of these resources
- NPR: Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
- PBS Kids: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
- Child Mind: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
- New York Times: How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
- USA Today: How Do You Talk to Your Children About Coronavirus?
- American Psychological Association: Talking to Kids About Difficult News
- Common Sense Media: Explaining the News to Our Kids
- 25 Books to Help Kids Overcome Anxiety, Worry, and Fear from A Mighty Girl
Related Free Downloads
- COVID-19 An Illustrated Guide by Adrianne Presnell
- COVID-19 Time Capsule by Natalie Long of Long Creations
- Why Are We Staying Home? A Free Ebook for Children by Angie Ma of Follow the Child Montessori
- My New Normal – A story for children to express their feelings about Covid-19 by Kari Bolt and Paula Beckerman
- Coronavirus: A Book for Children illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler (best for elementary)
- Germs Mini Unit: includes 17 printable activities
- Why We Stay Home by MillieandSuzie.com
- What is Coronavirus? Christine Borst
- Rainbows in Windows by Yumi and Karo Oh
- Wearing a Mask by Autism Little Learners
- Seeing Other People Wear Masks by Autism Little Learners
- COVIBOOK from Mindheart
Montessori Resources for Parents
Infant-Toddler (0-3)
- Infant-Toddler Parent Support Group: Moderated by trained Montessori guides and teacher trainers. Admin: Laura LeClair
- Why Are We Staying Home? A Free Ebook for Children by Angie Ma of Follow the Child Montessori
- Articles on Trillium Montessori
- Free Hand washing song by Carmel Bowman (a Montessori teacher)
Primary (3-6)
- 3-6 Parent Support Group: Moderated by trained Montessori guides and teacher trainers. Admin: Jana Morgan Herman
- Germs Mini Unit: includes 17 printable activities
- Why Are We Staying Home? A Free Ebook for Children by Angie Ma of Follow the Child Montessori
- Articles on Trillium Montessori
- Free Hand washing song by Carmel Bowman (a Montessori teacher)
- Free downloads and more resources from All Day Primary
Elementary (6-12)
- Elementary Parent Support Group: please refer your families to this group for general support, resources and ideas during the school closure. Moderated by trained Montessori guides and teacher trainers. Admin: Letty Rising
- Parenting with Kristen by Kristen Richter Brown
- How to Homeschool and Work from Home by Jo Ebisujima
- Coronavirus: A Book for Children illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler (best for elementary)
- COVID-19 An Illustrated Guide by Adrianne Presnell
- My New Normal – A story for children to express their feelings about Covid-19 by Kari Bolt and Paula Beckerman
- Articles on Trillium Montessori
General Activity Ideas
- Schoolclosures.org Parent Resources (not specifically Montessori)
- 150+ Enrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working Remotely
- Mystery Science
- Tinkergarten DIY activities outside
- Curated Book Lists by Ashley Speed of Diamond Montessori
- Anti-Racist Homeschooling Options during quarantine
- List of children’s authors hosting live storytelling online
- Free online phonics books and more from Flyleaf Publishing
- Download free coloring books from 113 museums
We have more resources coming! Please bookmark this page and check back regularly!