Each month we invite the Montessori community to pose questions they'd like answered by AMI.  Follow us on Instagram to submit your questions and we'll pick three each month to provide answers and post them here.

How to incorporate the Montessori approach/philosophy in today’s technologically advanced world?
Children seem to want to engage in imaginary play. How can we make space for this in the classroom?
What kind of observation should educators do in lower and upper elementary environments?
Is there a reason why there are not more Nido environments?
Why are Montessori materials mostly made of wood? Is there a specific reason for this choice?
How do schools assess children’s early literacy skills and identify early signs of a reading...
Is it okay to give physical comfort like hugs to children (0-3, 3-6) who initiate or request it?
Is it true that circle time was removed from AMI practice? If so, why?
Can children move from primary to elementary at different times, based on their readiness, rather...
What should we do if a primary student refuses to choose an activity and walks around instead?
How long should a work cycle of 3-6 years be in the environment?
Ideally how often should transitions/new admissions to the primary classroom happen in a year?