About MontessoriKiwi

Kia ora, I’m Lisa, the Montessori-trained teacher, NZ registered educator, school founder, and former homeschool parent behind MontessoriKiwi.

I create practical, beautiful, print-and-go Montessori resources for teachers, homeschoolers, tutors, and parents who want meaningful hands-on learning without spending every evening making materials from scratch.

MontessoriKiwi resources are designed especially for Montessori 6–12 environments, homeschool settings, small schools, and classrooms where children need clear, engaging, purposeful follow-up work.

Why I Create Montessori Resources

I know how much time and energy goes into preparing a Montessori environment.

You want children to be independent, curious, and deeply engaged — but you also need resources that are accurate, well organised, easy to print, and ready to use.

That is why I create materials that help children explore big ideas through hands-on work, research, sorting, matching, reading, writing, timelines, task cards, booklets, choice boards, and project-based learning.

My resources are made to support real teaching, not just look pretty on a shelf.

They are designed to help children ask questions, make connections, practise skills, and follow their interests across the Montessori curriculum.

My Background

I am a Montessori-trained educator and a New Zealand registered teacher. I founded and lead a Montessori primary school in Aotearoa New Zealand, where I work with children across the 6–12 age range.

Before founding my school, I was also a homeschool parent, so I understand both classroom and homeschool life. I know what it is like to need resources that are flexible, practical, affordable, and genuinely useful.

I also have experience supporting children with a wide range of learning needs, including neurodivergent learners. This shapes the way I design resources. I aim to make learning clear, visual, hands-on, structured, and accessible, while still keeping the wonder and depth of Montessori education.

What You’ll Find Here

At MontessoriKiwi, you’ll find printable resources for:

• Montessori Cosmic Education

• The Five Great Stories / Great Lessons

• History and timelines

• Geography and culture

• Fundamental Needs of Humans

• Montessori maths

• Fractions, decimals, place value, and number knowledge

• Grammar and language

• Science of Reading-aligned literacy

• Botany, zoology, earth science, and physical science

• Research projects, task cards, sorting activities, and choice boards

Many of my resources are designed so you can dip in and out as needed. They are not intended to replace the full Montessori curriculum or the work of a trained guide. Instead, they are there to support your lessons, extend follow-up work, and help you offer meaningful choices to the children in your care.

My Approach

I believe children learn best when they are respected, trusted, and given meaningful work.

A good resource should help a child do more than complete a worksheet. It should invite curiosity, independence, concentration, conversation, and connection.

That is what I aim to create.

Some resources are simple and practical. Some are rich and open-ended. Some are designed for early practice, while others support deeper research and project work. Across all of them, my goal is the same: to save you time while helping children experience learning that feels purposeful and alive.

A Little More About Me

I live in Aotearoa New Zealand and love creating resources that bring together Montessori principles, clear design, cultural learning, science, history, language, and hands-on exploration.

When I am not teaching, writing, or making resources, I can usually be found walking, reading, thinking about new project ideas, or enjoying chocolate.

Thank you for being here. I hope MontessoriKiwi helps you feel more prepared, more supported, and more confident as you guide the children in your care.