Wisconsin Montessori Association

What does it mean to prepare children for a future shaped by AI… while staying deeply rooted in Montessori philosophy?

Join us for a thoughtful and timely webinar with Kate Broughton, M.Ed. as we explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Montessori education.

Together, we’ll reflect on how Montessori already nurtures the human qualities technology cannot replace:
✨ creativity
✨ judgment
✨ independence
✨ concentration
✨ ethical thinking

This session is an invitation to approach the future with curiosity, intention, and a deep respect for the child. 🌱

📍Hosted by the Wisconsin Montessori Association

WMA Board members Lisa Johnson and Caroline Robbins represented the Wisconsin Montessori Association at the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector (NCMPS) Conference in Milwaukee.

Their presence helped spread the word about our upcoming webinar and annual conference, while strengthening connections within the Montessori community.

Grateful for the leadership, dedication, and advocacy that continues to grow Montessori across Wisconsin and beyond.

A beautiful day connecting, collaborating, and celebrating Montessori at the NCMPS Conference

Grateful for the opportunity to represent the Wisconsin Montessori Association (WMA) and share our work with such a passionate community of educators.

Conversations like these remind us that Montessori is not just a method—it’s a movement rooted in purpose, connection, and a deep respect for the child.

Here’s to strengthening our community and continuing to support Montessori education together.

National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector

📣 SAVE THE DATE!

The WMA Annual Conference 2026 is coming to Racine, WI!

This year’s theme:
“Serving the Child with Intention”

Join us for a day of inspiration, connection, and meaningful conversations with passionate Montessori educators and leaders.

Let’s come together to reflect, learn, and continue doing what matters most—serving the child.

Celebrating the power of Montessori education in shaping confident, capable, and compassionate learners.

Moments like these remind us that when children are given the freedom to explore, create, and grow, they truly thrive.

Grateful for educators and communities who continue to nurture curiosity and independence every single day.

Practical Life is where independence begins.

Pouring water, washing tables, arranging flowers — these everyday activities help children develop:

✨ Focus
✨ Coordination
✨ Responsibility
✨ Confidence

In Montessori, real work builds real skills.

The Pink Tower is more than stacking blocks.
It refines the child’s sense of visual discrimination, order, and concentration.

One cube at a time, the child builds coordination, patience, and a deep understanding of dimension.

Simple material. Powerful learning. 🌸

We are excited to share our keynote speakers for the WMA conference!

Save the date for the WMA conference ❤️

The beauty of Montessori math lies in making the abstract visible and touchable. ✨

With the Golden Beads material, children explore the decimal system through hands-on discovery. They can see and feel the difference between units, tens, hundreds, and thousands, building a deep understanding of place value long before it becomes symbolic on paper.

This is how Montessori turns learning into a meaningful experience rather than memorisation.

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