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“One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.”
• Maria Montessori •
Empowering Montessori Communities with Education for Wellbeing
Welcome!
If you are a Montessori educator or administrator looking to build a joyful, thriving learning environment, you have come in the right place!
At Montessori Wellness, we are passionate about fostering happiness and wellbeing for everyone in our school communities.
Imagine a place where students, teachers, staff, and families feel supported, uplifted, and ready to thrive. We are here to help you make that vision a reality, bringing joy and inspiration into your Montessori practice.
By blending Montessori wisdom with the latest research on happiness and wellbeing, we create experiences that nurture the whole community. Our mission is to help individuals and schools embrace joy and flourish, the Montessori way!
We can help you create your Montessori happy place!
Making It Happen
Discover how our unique approach can empower you to build a learning community infused with joy and wellbeing.
Let's build happier schools together!
Our Formula:
Montessori Approach + Wellbeing Focus = Happier Learning Environments
"Be the change you want to see in the world" • Mahatma Gandhi •
The Story Behind
Hello, I’m Barbara, the heart behind Montessori Wellness.
My journey into education began with a love for learning and a PhD from Northwestern University, followed by a Montessori certificate from CGMS.
The Montessori spark ignited when I became a mother in Milan, Italy. It was there that I first discovered the Montessori philosophy and instantly fell in love with it.
When my family and I moved to Miami, Florida, I decided to turn my passion into a mission. Montessori Wellness was born from my desire to blend Montessori principles with the science of happiness and wellbeing. I wanted to bring more joy to schools, helping create environments where children—and everyone involved in their education—can flourish in a truly holistic way.
Dr. Maria Montessori's emphasis on preparing the whole child for life resonates deeply with me. I believe that a strong foundation in self-care and wellness is crucial for everyone. That is why I have dedicated myself to studying how Montessori education and wellbeing intersect, creating learning experiences that support holistic wellness for educators, students, and the whole school community.
You might have seen me speaking at Montessori conferences across the USA and around the world. Here are some of the places where I have had the pleasure of sharing my passion: AMS The Montessori Event, AMI-USA Montessori Experience, Montessori Foundation/IMC, Cincinnati Montessori Society, Montessori Florida Coalition, Virginia Montessori Association, Montessori Association of North Carolina, Wisconsin Montessori Association, University of Wisconsin La Crosse, Montessori Schools of Massachusetts, Association of Illinois Montessori Schools, Utah Montessori Council, New York State Montessori Association, Montessori Alliance of Tennessee, South Carolina Montessori Alliance, Michigan Montessori Society, Southeast Montessori Collective, Hope Montessori Educational Institute, New Jersey Montessori Association Corporation, Children Change the World Montessori Conference and Childhood Potential.
What Other Montessorians Are Saying About Our Work
“I attended your presentation at the AMI Refresher and was thoroughly impressed. It struck me deeply and I want to share your work with my staff and parents. Another participant commented on her desire to share this information, connecting Montessori pedagogy to wellbeing, with her school district administrators. When I arrived last night to this conference I was feeling emotionally drained. There has been a plethora of negative energy surrounding me in the past few weeks and your presentation lifted me up and gave me a new focus. The cultural phrases you introduced are inspiring, a reminder to consider the bigger picture and get out of the microcosm we find ourselves so often stuck in. Your presentation was so fantastic.”
• Tracy Theisen, Head of School, North Shore Montessori School, Wisconsin •
"Barbara was a guest speaker in our Mentoring program. Our mentees are still talking about movement and what they learned from their time with her. I really appreciate the deep research Barbara offered on the history of Dr. Montessori's work in this area. It put everything into such a rich context. May her teachings reach far and wide.”
• Julia Volkman, ALM (Harvard), AMI (3 to 6+), Founder - Maitri Learning, Faculty - Brain Health Initiative •
“The Montessori Wellness training has been very helpful for our AMI teachers in understanding the importance of movement in the first years of life. This well-structured training consists of two parts: a theoretical and a practical component. In the theoretical part, the training effectively conveys the significance of movement within the Montessori method for children's motor development. In practical terms, we truly enjoyed putting concepts into practice. All in all, it is a very comprehensive, high-quality, and recommendable training for Montessori centers. Thank you!"
• Isis Lopez, AMI 3-6 Guide, Montessori Jeronimos, Spain •
“This curriculum is terrific! I think you truly captured the essence of Montessori and movement. Here are a few components that stood out for me:
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Your graphics are very clear - good idea to use a minimalist approach with full text of your narrative.
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I appreciate your on-going connection with Practical Life, as well as some references to language and cognitive development.
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Great to see such a clear explanation of Montessori's use of the term "gymnastics", particularly from a functional perspective.
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I love that you brought in both community and nature.
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Really wonderful to see Barbara Luborsky (occupational therapist and frequent Montessori conference presenter) in your module addressing children who have disabilities.
It is a powerful curriculum that could support all Montessorians (regardless of how long they have been teaching) learn more about movement. I am so glad you are sharing it!”
• Ann Epstein, Ph.D., Professor and former Children's House guide, Early Childhood Education Program Director, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse •
“Exceptional in content and delivery. Should be required training for those in education..."
• Elizabeth R., Lead Toddler Teacher, Sun Grove Montessori, Florida •
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