My name is Lori Bourne and I am certified in Montessori Elementary (for 6-9 year olds). I live with my family in the Chicagoland area.
My educational background: I have a B.A. in History from Indiana University. I took the Montessori elementary training at the Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center in Evanston, IL, under the direction of Sister Mary Motz. I also completed my first year of internship under Sister Mary at the Training Center school.
As I began my teaching career, I designed my own materials for my classroom - materials that quickly became popular with other teachers. I continue to design materials specifically to be used with the Montessori method, in either a classroom or homeschool setting.
My husband, Bruce, is an integral part of our business, providing tech support and graphic design as well as making CD-ROMs and printing materials.
For more info about us, as well as articles about Montessori education and homeschooling, please visit our Montessori blog. For more info about me (Lori), please visit my personal blog.
What we do...
Montessori for Everyone was founded in early 2005. Our materials are now used in schools and homeschools around the world.
We are committed to providing Montessori teachers and parents with high-quality materials for every area of the classroom. We are also committed to providing free materials and helpful information to the Montessori community.
What we offer...
All of our materials are available in three ways:
- As PDF files that are emailed to you
- As PDF files that are mailed to you on a CD-ROM
- As printed materials that are mailed to you
We are pleased to offer materials for toddler (2-3), preschool (3-6), and elementary (6-12). Categories include: language, phonics & reading, math, geometry, botany & zoology, geography, history, astronomy, and art & music.
Have questions about our materials, or the Montessori method of education? Please see our FAQ.