What We Learn, We Share.
Our publications bring together research conducted through Nido Montessori and our wider exploration of Montessori education and early childhood development.
Featured Publications
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Building a Montessori School from the Ground Up: An Observational Case Study of the Founding Phases of Nido Montessori Preschool, Bachupally
This observational case study traces the founding of Nido Montessori Preschool from conceptualization through the arrival of its first cohort, detailing the material sourcing, child-proportioned furniture reworks, regulatory approvals, staff preparation, and community admissions.
Play-Based Learning & Executive Function in Early Childhood
This study explores the relationship between play-based experiences and developing executive-function skills such as attention, working memory, cognitive flexibility and self-regulation in early childhood.
Independence in Action: A Montessori Perspective
This observational study explores how Montessori environments support children's developing independence and confidence in everyday classroom life.
The Role of Mixed-Age Classrooms in Social Development
This study explores how mixed-age Montessori communities create opportunities for cooperation, leadership, empathy, observation and learning through social relationships.
Publication Categories
Research Studies
Original studies and investigations emerging from our research work.
Literature Reviews
What existing research tells us about questions relevant to Montessori and early childhood.
Research Reports
Detailed reports documenting observations, projects and findings.
Educator Papers
Reflections connecting Montessori practice with evidence and classroom experience.
Parent Research
Research exploring questions that matter to families raising young children.
"Research is rarely as simple as a headline."
Where relevant, our publications include information about methodology, limitations, sources and interpretation. We encourage readers to look beyond the conclusion and explore how the conclusion was reached.
Guided by Evidence. Grounded in the Child.
Our work draws from Montessori principles, careful observation and established research in early childhood development. We aim to ask meaningful questions without losing sight of the child behind the data.
