Free Resources
Free tools for Montessori leaders and educators.
These resources reflect the same commitments as the paid tools — clarity, justice, sustainability, and belonging. No lead capture. No hustle. Just useful things.
From the Toolbox
Three free e-books for Montessori school leaders.
From the Montessori Makers Toolbox — a library of professional resources for Montessori leadership. These three e-books are free. The paid Toolbox products go deeper.
Growing Your Montessori School
Strategic frameworks for Montessori school leaders navigating growth — enrollment, program expansion, facilities, and the organizational structures that make sustained growth possible without sacrificing mission.
Topics covered
- —Understanding the growth readiness of your school
- —Enrollment strategy grounded in Montessori values
- —Building infrastructure for sustainable expansion
- —Leading through organizational change
Fundraising for Montessori Schools
A practical, honest guide to fundraising for Montessori schools — written for leaders who may not have a development background but understand that financial sustainability is a justice issue, not just an operations issue.
Topics covered
- —The case for fundraising in Montessori schools
- —Building a donor relationship culture
- —Annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaigns
- —Fundraising without compromising access or equity
Creating Strong Financial Structures
Financial management basics written for Montessori school leaders — not accountants. Covers budgeting, reserves, tuition modeling, and the financial decisions that determine whether a school can live its mission over the long term.
Topics covered
- —Budget frameworks for Montessori school operations
- —Building and protecting financial reserves
- —Tuition modeling and financial accessibility
- —Financial governance and board oversight
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From Learning
Free educator tools and assessment resources.
From Montessori Makers Learning — curriculum, professional development, and assessment tools for Montessori educators. These free resources are available through the Learning site.
Educator Tools & Templates
Planning templates, observation guides, and classroom tools for Montessori educators — aligned to the materials sequence and designed for real classroom use.
Free Assessment Resources
Entry-level assessment tools for phonics and literacy tracking. Includes sample tracking sheets from the Reading Assessment Hub and guidance on getting started with decodable text assessment.
Reading Scope & Sequence Guide
A free reference guide connecting the Montessori reading materials to the phonics progression covered in the Decodable Book Series.
Related Paid Resources
Montessori Makers Toolbox
Premium leadership toolkits
The Leadership Operations Playbook, Hiring & Selection Toolkit, Leadership Transition & Succession Toolkit, Board Onboarding, and more. Downloadable resources for Montessori school operations.
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Courses, books, and assessment tools
The Decodable Book Series (96 books), Origins Series (justice-centered Great Lessons), Reading Assessment Hub, and professional development courses — including the 7-hour Montessori Meets Science of Reading.