Our Global Research Group established AMI Research Threads to curate, highlight and comment upon the increasingly rich and diverse body of research into the Montessori approach. We will publish insights from researchers around the world as well as providing thought-provoking articles from AMI trainers and the worldwide research community to stimulate discussion and engagement. This compelling, accessible and unique combination provides a vital resource for anyone looking to understand how research informs a deeper understanding of the effectiveness and benefits of Maria Montessori’s educational philosophy.
We welcome the active participation of the global Montessori community in recommending research for inclusion on these pages. Please reach out to the Global Research Group at [email protected] with any suggestions as well as comments on how this resource can be further expanded or improved.
June 4, 2026
Multigrade Education and Montessori – An Inclusive Framework Worth Exploring?
Sablić, Marija, Mirosavljević, Ana, Bogatić, Katarina. (2025). Multigrade education and the Montessori model: A pathway towards inclusion and equity. International Journal of Educational Research. 131. 102600. 10.1016/j.ijer.2025.102600 . Multigrade Education...
May 7, 2026
Long-Term Mathematical Outcomes in Montessori Education
Le Diagon, S., Van der Henst, J.-B., & Prado, J. (2025). Early Montessori education shows delayed benefits for mathematical problem-solving in a 5-year longitudinal randomized controlled trial. Scientific Reports, 15(1),...
April 28, 2026
Call for Scholarship Submissions
Do you know of a scholarly paper that should be featured in AMI Research Threads? We invite you to submit relevant scholarship for consideration by contacting [email protected] . Submissions should...
April 2, 2026
Early Childhood Education in the International New Education Movement
De Moraes Monção, Vinícius. “Educação infantil no movimento internacional da educação nova: as perspectivas Maria Montessori e Nursery Schools na revista The New Era (1920—1939).” Momento - Diálogos Em Educação,...
March 5, 2026
Reflections on Meeting Children in the Margins
Recalibrating Montessori: Reflections on Meeting Children in the Margins: A Grounded Theory Study of Montessori Education’s Global Reach The reflection presented here on the article ‘ Meeting Children in the...
February 5, 2026
Psychological Consequences of Receiving Direct and Indirect Help in Childhood
Sierksma J., Brummelman E., “Here, Let Me Do It for You”: Psychological Consequences of Receiving Direct and Indirect Help in Childhood, Child Development, Volume 96, Issue 5, September/October 2025, Pages...
January 8, 2026
The Internationalisation of Montessori Pedagogy
Educació i Història: Revista d’Història de l’Educació Núm. 40 (juliol-desembre, 2022), pàg. 161-182 Societat d’Història de l’Educació dels Països de Llengua Catalana. DOI: 10.2436/20.3009.01.288 Educació i Història: Revista d’Història de...
November 25, 2025
Montessori - Healthy Minds, Better Outcomes, Lower Costs
Across the developed world, adolescent wellbeing is in crisis. Rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among teenagers have climbed for more than a decade, reaching historic highs after the pandemic...
November 5, 2025
Differences in Spatiotemporal Brain Network Dynamics of Montessori and Traditionally Schooled Students
Zanchi, P., Mullier, E., Fornari, E. et al. Differences in spatiotemporal brain network dynamics of Montessori and traditionally schooled students. npj Sci. Learn. 9, 45 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-024-00254-6 Differences in Spatiotemporal...
October 1, 2025
Violence Against Schools in Brazil in the Light of Maria Montessori's Thought
Iwasaki, C. (2025). Violência às escolas no Brasil à luz do pensamento de Maria Montessori. Aprender – Cadernos de Filosofia e Psicologia da Educação, 19(33), 257-273. https://doi.org/10.22481/aprender.33.16866 . This article...
September 3, 2025
A Scoping Review of the Implication of Montessori Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
Muhid, S. J. N. B. A., Rosli, R. I. B., Omar, R. B., & Mohamad, I. (2025). A Scoping Review of the Implication of Montessori Curriculum in Early Childhood Education...
August 6, 2025
Maria Montessori's Philosophy: Following the Child
Frierson P. R. (2025). Maria Montessori's Philosophy: Following the Child. Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780192883285. Maria Montessori's Philosophy: Following the Child Patrick R. Frierson’s Maria Montessori’s Philosophy: Following the Child...