MontessoriKiwi · Ages 3–12

Montessori resources made for real children, real classrooms and real homes.

Classroom-tested Montessori learning resources, Cosmic Education, maths and literacy — plus personalised homeschool support for families in New Zealand and Australia.

Created by Lisa — Montessori-trained teacher, New Zealand registered teacher, school founder and former homeschooler.

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MontessoriKiwi Cosmic Education materials arranged for hands-on learning
Created from classroom experience Meaningful work children can actually use — not busywork.
✓ Montessori-trained teacher
✓ Classroom tested
✓ Made for mixed ages
✓ Designed for diverse learners

Montessori homeschool support

You homeschool. You don't have to carry the whole educational load alone.

MontessoriKiwi provides supported home education programmes for families in New Zealand and Australia. Choose your country to see the programme designed for you.

Montessori homeschool environment in New Zealand 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Homeschooling in New Zealand

Personalised Montessori-inspired support with curriculum planning, maths, literacy, cultural learning and teacher guidance for New Zealand home educators.

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Montessori mathematics place value materials used for hands-on learning 🇦🇺 Australia

Homeschooling in Australia

A structured Montessori programme with personalised maths and literacy, individual teacher feedback and optional one-to-one teacher support.

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I'm new to Montessori 6–12 → I'm teaching the Great Lessons → I need maths shelf work → I need reading or spelling support → I want New Zealand resources → I want to try something free →

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Practical resources for the work you actually do

Montessori materials designed to support meaningful learning, independence and mixed-age teaching without hours of extra preparation.

Montessori Cosmic Education and Great Lesson resources

Cosmic Education & Great Lessons

Stories, presentations, experiments and follow-up work designed to turn big Montessori ideas into meaningful independent learning.

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Montessori place value materials and maths task cards

Montessori maths

Hands-on materials, task cards and practice work that help children move from concrete materials towards real mathematical understanding.

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Montessori Science of Reading materials including moveable alphabet and word cards

Literacy & Science of Reading

Montessori-informed literacy work combined with explicit, systematic reading instruction for children who need more than discovery alone.

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Matariki and New Zealand learning activities created by MontessoriKiwi

New Zealand learning

Aotearoa-specific resources including history, geography, Matariki, Te Reo Māori and locally relevant curriculum work.

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Montessori classroom environment showing real teaching context

More than printable worksheets

Made for real classrooms — because I teach in one too.

Hi, I'm Lisa. I'm a Montessori-trained teacher, New Zealand registered teacher, former homeschooler and founder of a Montessori primary school.

I make resources for the realities teachers and homeschoolers actually face: mixed ages, limited preparation time, children working at different levels, tight budgets and learners who don't always fit neatly into one box.

Montessori and mainstream teaching experience
Resources tested with real learners
Designed for independence and mixed-age learning
Practical support for homeschool parents and teachers
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  • What Is Montessori Cosmic Education? A Practical Guide for Ages 6–12

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    What Is Montessori Cosmic Education? Montessori Cosmic Education is the heart of the Montessori elementary curriculum for children aged 6–12. It helps children see how everything in the universe is...

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    What Is Montessori Cosmic Education? Montessori Cosmic Education is the heart of the Montessori elementary curriculum for children aged 6–12. It helps children see how everything in the universe is...

  • Montessori and the Science of Reading: Can They Work Together?

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    Montessori reading instruction should be complemented by the Science of Reading to better support children who struggle, while still respecting individual development and avoiding rigid, one-size-fits-all approaches.

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