Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies

09/08/2026

08/31/2026

🎉 Today we celebrate Maria Montessori’s birthday!

Her vision for child-centered education continues to inspire curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning in children around the world.

Here’s to Dr. Montessori’s enduring legacy! Today and every day, we celebrate her contributions and the countless lives shaped by her work. 🌍🧡

08/31/2026

Celebrating the birth of Maria Montessori!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Maria Montessori.

Celebrating the woman who changed the way we see the child.

On Dr. Maria Montessori’s birthday, we celebrate her vision, her courage, and a legacy that continues to inspire generations of children and adults.

“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”
— Dr. Maria Montessori

Today, we invite our Montessori community to celebrate with us. What is your favorite Montessori quote, a moment that has stayed with you, or an experience that has shaped the way you see the child?

Share it with us in the comments. 💬



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08/25/2026

So happy to welcome our new Primary (3-6) cohort in Albuquerque, New Mexico! We are very proud to offer this biannual course in partnership with the Indigenous Montessori Institute.

08/25/2026

So happy to welcome our 2026-2027 Arizona Primary Cohort!
There is something special about starting a new training course with a group of enthusiastic fresh students. 🥰 We are so excited to have you with us!

04/22/2026

On this Earth Day we are reminded that Montessori education invites us to see the Earth as a beautifully interconnected system where every living being has a role to play. When children develop respect and wonder for nature, they begin to understand their own responsibility as caretakers of our planet.

Today, and every day, may we nurture that sense of gratitude, stewardship, and cosmic connection. 🌎🌱

04/22/2026

There's still time to enroll!

Join AMI 3-6 Trainer Ann Velasco in the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year to earn your AMI 3-6 Diploma.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.sims-ami.org/course_options/primary-training/

*All Courses are Contingent Upon Enrollment.

04/11/2026

Planning to pursue AMI Montessori training? The Margaret Elizabeth Stephenson (MES) Fund offers scholarships to help support aspiring Montessori guides on their training journey.

Application deadline is May 1st.

If you’ve been considering training, don’t miss this opportunity to apply for scholarship support.

Learn more & apply: https://mesfund.org