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12.8. 2025

One Name, Many Practices: The Reality of Montessori in Local Contexts

I had to translate this for you! I’m so happy to share this piece with you from my dear friend and colleague, Kateřina Vosátková. Katka is not only an AMI 0–3 Diploma graduate and the founder of the beautiful Montessori Space school here in Czechia, she’s also a thoughtful leader who cares deeply about the heart...

7.8. 2025

Building Montessori in Kazakhstan with Dinara Zhaksylyk

In this episode of the Lead Montessori podcast (in preparation of the upcoming conference), I had the pleasure of speaking with Dinara about her incredible journey of bringing Montessori education to Kazakhstan.

1.7. 2025

Becoming a Montessori 3-6 Guide

We bring you an inspiring conversation with Hanka Chramostova, principal of Montessori School Andílek in Prague. Over the years, her school has secured more than 1.5 million euros in grant funding—allowing them to grow, support families, and expand their programs from toddlers to adolescents.

3.1. 2025

Building Bridges Through Language: Insights from a Montessori Bilingual Journey

Lucy Welsted, head of an international Montessori school in Cordoba, Spain, shared her inspiring journey of creating a thriving bilingual program in a recent Talk with Mirka. From its initial challenges to becoming a model of multilingual education, Lucy’s experience offers valuable insights for educators and administrators alike. Why Bilingual Education? Bilingual education is more than teaching children...

30.12. 2024

Why must we reflect on our Montessori practice continually? 

Hello, hello! Today’s blog post and the origin video which goes with it is a little different. Normally, we’d connect live in my TALK WITH MIRKA FB/IG LIVE SHOW, but this time, I’m sharing something pre-recorded. Why? Because I’m actually taking a little time for myself—a quick retreat to a spa for two and a half days. I’m going...

27.12. 2024

Be Your Future Self: A Talk with Mirka

As the end of the calendar year approaches, it’s a time to slow down and reflect. Last week, I shared three exercises to help you look back on the past year—your achievements and the areas you’d still like to work on. If you need a reminder, you can revisit those exercises on the Montessori Institute Prague Facebook Page....

16.12. 2024

Montessori and Well-Being: Connecting Education with Happiness

Montessori education isn’t just about children—it’s also about us. How do we balance what we do for others with what we need for our own peace and joy? Barbara Murphy, an expert on Montessori and well-being, discussed this in a recent conversation with Mirka. The Montessori Principles That Foster Well-Being Barbara highlighted how the core elements of Montessori...

5.12. 2024

Studying AMI Diploma Course – What to Expect?

Embarking on a journey to become a Montessori guide is far more than an educational endeavor—it’s a deeply personal transformation. Madlena Ulrich, AMI 3-6 Trainer, shared during a recent episode of “Talks with Mirka” how the process touches every aspect of who we are, from self-discipline to creativity, and even humor. One of the first and perhaps most surprising steps...

31.10. 2024

Montessori Observation and Record keeping

Watch/read my conversation with Madlena and understand the importance of knowing why we observe and why we keep records of our observations in the Montessori classroom. There are things we absolutely need to know and things that are less critical.

17.10. 2024

Talks with Mirka: October Challenges for Montessori School Leaders

As the middle of October settles in, leaders of Montessori Programs and Schools around the world face unique challenges that shape the remainder of their school year. Watch our latest episode of “Talks with Mirka” below, this time featuring Sue Pritzker, trainer of AMI Administrators Course. School has been in session for about a month. New beginnings...