These materials are suitable for Montessori teachers, trainers, schools and families seeking to implement Montessori principles in their classrooms or home learning environments. Please refer to the details on our Copyright and Terms of Usage page.
What if I need help using the materials?
While some materials are offered for use in the home environment, the majority of materials are targeted for the classroom to support trained Montessori educators. It is therefore assumed that those using the materials have undertaken Montessori training. If you are interested in Montessori training, visit our main website for details on options.
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Access
How do I access the digital materials?
AMI membership provides credits to download materials. You can purchase a 1-year membership or Life (40 year) membership. Students on AMI Diploma courses are required to hold membership for the duration of their course, after which they are invited to join directly to continue their membership and access to their downloaded materials. Some AMI Affiliated Societies offer collective memberships. After your membership has been confirmed, you can log into this site and can see your credit status from your Dashboard. You can then download materials to the accrued value of those credits. Different materials hold different credit weights and your credit balance will be displayed as you download materials and on your Dashboard. AMI members also have access to the screen version of the Classified Cards, which can be used unlimited times.
Can I access the materials on multiple devices?
Yes, you can access the materials on various devices as long as you logged in with your membership account.
I have used all my credits. How can I obtain more credits?
Credits are assigned upon payment of the membership fee. You can purchase a membership to renew the full amount of credits. Note that membership renewal resets the membership joining date to the renewed/payment date and corresponding expiry date (1 year from the payment date for 1 year membership).
How long will be credits remain valid?
Credits are valid for the duration of the membership period. Digital materials that have been accessed via your credits during this period are available for the duration of this period. When your membership has expired, access to these materials expires. When a membership is renewed, access to all previously downloaded digital materials is restored.
What happens if I end my AMI Membership?
When your membership has expired, access to previously downloaded materials expires. When a membership is renewed, access to all previously downloaded digital materials is restored.
I have AMI membership but cannot access this site.
Firstly, check that you hold current AMI membership. Enquiries may be sent using the Contact Us form. Then, check that your membership is with AMI and not a different Montessori organisation. Below is a list of AMI Affiliated Societies that offer collective AMI membership. If your membership is not with AMI or any of these, you likely do not hold AMI membership.
General
What are Montessori digital materials?
Montessori digital materials are resources designed to support Montessori education, available in digital formats such as printable PDFs, interactive content, or guides. These include the materials that have traditionally been handmade by Montessori teachers.
Can I share these materials?
These materials are suitable for Montessori teachers, trainers, schools and families seeking to implement Montessori principles in their classrooms or home learning environments. Please refer to the details on our Copyright and Terms of Usage page.
Content
What types of materials are available?
The materials cover a range of Montessori areas, including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural subjects to support children initially from 3 to 12 years of age (to be expanded for all ages). These mainly cover Timelines, Nomenclature, Classified Cards, printed consumables and language materials.
Are the materials aligned with Montessori principles?
Yes, all materials are created in accordance with Montessori principles and are reviewed and authorised by the Association Montessori Internationale.
I have developed some materials and would like to contribute them to AMI.
We welcome submissions via our Contact Us page.
Can materials be adapted to my language, culture or location?
In keeping with AMI’s mission to fulfil the rights of children and adults around the world to have access to nurturing, developmentally appropriate, educational environments, our aim is to offer a continuously expanding suite of inclusive, diversely rich materials. As Montessorians, we recognise the importance of responding to the individual needs of the child, so specific requests for translations or new materials is welcome. We also remind educators that the materials in our classrooms provide keys to jump start a love of learning and spark interest for them to explore the world themselves. For information on translations, submissions and requests, visit this page.
What sizes are the Elementary Charts available in?
Name
Paper Size mm
Artwork Size mm
Paper Size inches
Artwork Size inches
A2
420 × 594 mm
379.94 x 553.86 mm
16.5 × 23.4 in
14.958 x 21.806 in
A3
297 × 420 mm
256.82 x 379.94 mm
11.7 × 16.5 in
10.111 x 14.958 in
A4
210 × 297 mm
185.91 x 273.05 mm
8.3 × 11.7 in
7.319 x 10.750 in
US ANSI C
432 × 559 mm
391.94 x 518.94 mm
17 × 22 in
15.431 x 20.431 in
US Tabloid
279 × 432 mm
238.83 x 391.94 mm
11 × 17 in
9.403 x 15.431 in
US Letter
216 × 279 mm
191.91 x 255.06 mm
8.5 × 11 in
7.556 x 10.042 in
What fonts types are used in these materials?
For the Classified Cards, we offer print, script and cursive font types. We have worked with culturally and linguistically diverse volunteers to determine the most appropriate fonts to be used in their classrooms.
Have any additional questions?
Please contact the AMI Office if you have any additional questions.