Montessori’s multi-age method has been used successfully for over 100 years—and it’s still one of the most powerful ways to guide students. So why are so many microschool founders wracking their brains for answers that already exist?
Too often, microschool leaders resort to online curriculum to meet the needs of multiple ages. While it can seem like a quick way to cover content, it often misses the deeper, hands-on, relationship-driven learning that children need. There’s a better way—one rooted in the science of child development. The Montessori method, refined over decades, was built for exactly this. It blends independence with guidance, structure with flexibility, and allows children to learn at their own pace while building a strong, connected classroom community.
Meridian’s microschool mentorship partners with The Institute of Montessori Training (IMT) to offer microschool leaders a streamlined pathway: IMT’s shorter, highly focused Montessori training with a robust video lesson library, paired with Meridian’s small group coaching to help implement it in a meaningful, sustainable way.
When authentic Montessori training meets personalized implementation support, multi-age classrooms become more than possible—they thrive.