Montessori From Nido to Ninety
A National Webinar on Aging, Dignity, and Intergenerational Community
For more than 35 years, Montessori Living has been building a working model of intergenerational community, a place where children, families, elders, and caregivers learn, live, and grow together. Now, for the first time, we’re opening this conversation to Montessori schools and families nationwide through a new webinar series exploring Montessori across the lifespan.
On Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 4:00–5:00 p.m., we’ll host a special session with aging expert Steve Gurney to discuss how Montessori principles support humans from infancy to age 100, and why intergenerational connection is essential for thriving communities.
Why Montessori + Aging Is Gaining National Attention
As families navigate caregiving, longer lifespans, solo aging, and the stresses of the sandwich generation, Montessori offers something rare:
a philosophy that honors dignity, independence, and meaningful work at every stage of life.
Montessori across the lifespan helps:
infants grow into confident, capable explorers
children develop empathy and social responsibility
adults find purposeful ways to contribute
elders maintain agency, belonging, and joy
This webinar introduces schools and families to the language, practices, and mindset that make aging a community opportunity, not a burden.
The Power of Grandparents in Montessori Communities
One of Steve Gurney’s most compelling insights is how underutilized grandparents are in school culture. Around the country, Grandparents Clubs are emerging as a quiet engine for stability, connection, and community life.
Grandparents bring:
stories and cultural knowledge
reading and mentorship
gardening and practical life activities
continuity across generations
deep enthusiasm for supporting children and teachers
For many elders aging solo or far from family, Montessori communities become a place to belong again.
What You’ll Learn in the Webinar
This national conversation will explore:
Montessori principles across the lifespan
The rise of Grandparents Clubs and how schools can start one
Simple, high-impact ideas for intergenerational involvement
How to support modern families as they navigate caregiving and aging
Success stories from Montessori programs already doing this work
The tone is warm, hopeful, and practical, ideas you can use immediately.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for:
Montessori Heads of School
Teachers and guides across all age levels
Parents and grandparents
Aging-services professionals
Anyone passionate about building community
Join Us on February 5, 2026
This event marks the beginning of a national movement to explore aging, dignity, purpose, and community through a Montessori lens.
📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:00 p.m. EST
📍 Register for the webinar
Stay tuned, and we hope you’ll join us for this inspiring session.
