The Portland Montessori ... Market Share Analysis for July 2026

By Braden Pemberton Director of Admissions & Special Projects The basic tenants of a Montessori classroom posit that a space should be beautiful, accessible, organized, and limited. These framing ideas remove barriers to children while they pursue activities that meet their developmental drives. Why not bring a whiff of that into your home space? At home, observe where your child naturally likes to hang out when not in front of a screen. Use this as your anchor point. A space that is inviting to your child will encourage them to return to it again and again. Does your child like the view out a window or sitting near a large potted plant? This beauty acts as an invitation to spend time in the space, and to take pride in their own spot. Make this favorite space accessible for your child. They need a table that is their height, a chair to sit in comfortably while working, and possibly a rug to work on the floor. If they aren’t able to get into their spot comfortably, they won’t spend time there. They need a place to return to easily once they decide what they want to do. Organization is a tricky […]