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​​The BAMA Grapevine

The BAMA Grapevine is our weekly e-newsletter. It is filled with information about our upcoming workshops, job postings and other local events. It is a great resource if you are looking for a new job or looking to fill a position. It also features occasional local Montessori news, updates from other organizations and training information.






Montessori During Covid-19

What is Montessori? 

This post provides a good, concise introduction to Montessori. You can also see more information specific to how Montessori works in the infant/toddlerprimaryelementaryand adolescent stages. 


Finding a Qualified Montessori School

Are you in the San Francisco Bay Area? Click here for BAMA's list of Montessori schools in Northern California, including schools in Santa Cruz, Sacramento, and Napa. 


​Looking for a school elsewhere in the US, or in another country? Some Montessori organizations keep searchable lists of schools affiliated through them​. For example, AMI/USA offers a list of their accredited schoolsThe Montessori Foundation has a global school directoryand NAMTA has their own list of Montessori schools in North America. These lists may not be comprehensive, so searching Google and Yelp for schools in your area can also be of help, as well as asking friends and colleagues for recommendations.  


It is always a good idea to visit a school yourself and take a tour to get a feel for the environment. Below are two articles with tips for what to look for in a school for your child:


Find a Substitute Teacher

Are you interested in working as a substitute teacher or assistant for Montessori schools in the bay area? Please add your information to our list by clicking here. School directors and teachers who wish to receive a copy of this list can simply contact BAMA for access. We hope this will make it easier for schools to find substitute teachers, both for when teachers or assistants need time off and also to encourage teachers to visit and observe in other classrooms. 


Become a Montessori Teacher  

There are many organizations and training programs to choose from, starting with AMI and AMS as the best-known. Training programs range from 1-3 year academic programs with observation and student teaching hours at local schools, to summer intensive programs, to classes by mail. Click this link to view a list of Montessori training centers around the SF Bay Area.


For those outside the bay area, check these national and international Montessori organizations for information on their training options (listed in alphabetical order):



Suggested Reading

The list of wonderful books on Montessori is nearly endless, but here are a select few as a first recommendation. We also recommend perusing the Maria Montessori blog as it is filled with many great articles.  


Montessori Madness by Trevor Eissler 

How To Raise An Amazing Child The Montessori Way by Tim Seldin

Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work by E.M. Standing

And of course, there are also the many books written by Maria Montessori herself, such as The Absorbent MindThe Discovery of the Childand many others.

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