Open Montessori Blog

Articles about the Montessori methodology, homeschooling, respectful parenting and everything we do at OM to support families.

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June 5, 2026

Free exams in Chile: a complete guide for families

What they are, who can take them, how to register step by step, 2026 deadlines, documents and official Mineduc links.

Montessori vs. traditional education: differences

August 2, 2026

Montessori vs. traditional education: how are they really different?

The role of the child, assessment, mixed-age classrooms and curriculum: the concrete differences between both approaches and the key questions before choosing a school.

Sensitive periods in child development according to Montessori

July 30, 2026

Sensitive periods: the learning windows Montessori discovered

Language, order, movement, reading: there are moments when the brain learns almost effortlessly. We teach you how to recognize and accompany them.

How an online school works: a school day at OM

July 27, 2026

How does an online school work? A school day at Open Montessori

Schedules, live classes, offline work with materials and workshops: we show you step by step what a real day of an OM student looks like.

Inclusive online education and special educational needs

July 23, 2026

Inclusive online education: when the school adapts to the child

ADHD, autism, giftedness or simply another pace: this is how an online Montessori school accompanies children with special educational needs.

Artificial Intelligence in education and the Montessori method

July 20, 2026

Artificial Intelligence in education: how Montessori prepares children

AI is already in classrooms and at home. We explain how Montessori shapes children who can think, create and use technology with judgment.

Children's mental health and emotional wellbeing

July 14, 2026

Children's mental health: how to care for kids' emotional wellbeing

School anxiety and childhood stress are on the rise. Discover how the Montessori approach protects the emotional wellbeing of children.

Neuroscience and learning in the Montessori method

July 8, 2026

Neuroscience and learning: what science says about the Montessori method

Modern neuroscience confirms what María Montessori observed a century ago. We explain how children's brains really learn.

June 9, 2026

How to prepare a Montessori environment at home

Practical tips to create a space that fosters your child's autonomy, without the need for big investments.

Screens and learning: finding the balance

June 1, 2026

Screens and learning: how to find the balance

Online education doesn't mean being glued to a screen all day. This is how we combine the digital with the hands-on at OM.

May 25, 2026

Socialization in online education: myths and reality

Do children who study online become isolated? We debunk myths and show you how OM students socialize.

May 15, 2026

The role of the family in online Montessori education

In Montessori the family is not a spectator: it is an active part of learning. Discover how we support parents at OM.

May 11, 2026

Why did we choose Montessori and how do we adapt it to online?

Discover why Open Montessori chose the Montessori pedagogy as its foundation and how we bring it to a 100% online format without losing its essence.