It’s easy to think of Montessori as a method that is primarily for the younger years—Nido, Primary, and even Lower Elementary—but as your child moves into the middle school and secondary education years, Montessori continues to offer valuable tools, philosophies, and practices to support their development.

Today, we’ll explore how Montessori principles apply to middle school education, why this transition is such a key moment in a child’s development, and how you, as a parent, can support your child as they face a more rigorous academic structure.