Knowing what to teach isn't knowing how to teach.

Most parents don’t need another curriculum or more activity ideas. They need a way to interpret what they’re seeing, decide what matters next, and translate Montessori principles into everyday practice.

Learn more about the MACTE-accredited Curriculum that compliments TMHA

You have the resources. Do you know how to use them well for the child in front of you?

  • Unsure what comes next

    You have lessons and activities to choose from but deciding what your child needs (and what to plan for this week) still feels uncertain. You're piecing it all together hoping it'll work.

  • Preparing more than they practice

    You introduce new work, but it accumulates on the shelves while your child waits for you to direct the next activity or it constantly changes to try to keep them interested.

  • Stuggling to find a rhythm

    You want consistent time for learning, but lessons, materials preparation, enrichment commitments, and not to mention laundry, dishes, and other family responsibilities haven't found their place.

  • montessori homeschool day

“The support and cheering in become the best version of a prepared adult I can be for my kiddos; How to have grace and courtesy with myself so I can actually be there for my family; Where to give space for my cup so I can fill my kids cups; learning to schedule my life and organize it all together… all this was possible with The Montessori Teacher Program. Being understood in a cultural level -Latin roots- was super awesome!”

Jessica Jimenez - Mama of 2, Co-op Host

“I am so thankful to have joined. My homeschool journey is so much clear and organized. I have everything I need to succeed and help my children succeed in the homeschool journey. Everything has changed: my mindset, my goals, our work cycle, my expectations. I have what I need 1000% YES!”

Jacqueline - Mama of 3 (5, 2 & infant)

“When I started I was so anxious, they were a lot of tears because I thought I wasn't able to do this on my own. Certainly, I needed someone like Lynda and her 1:1 coaching program. Since the first session I started to see changes on my motherhood journey and in myself as a individual. I learned so many things and to be patient with myself. I learned how to follow my child's learning process, I learned how to do observations that's something that has helped me tremendously. I learned that I have to follow my kids not a curriculum. Honestly I thought Montessori was o ly for little kids, but Lynda has teach me that it's possible to do it with bigger kids.”

Lizbeth Andrade - Mama of 4

“before this course I was winging it and just throwing things together with a Montessori inspired feel and loose expectations. Now I feel confident in my planning and have sustainable systems that will last a lifetime. My biggest takeaway and the most surprising is how this course has allowed my to become more aligned with my valued and start operating in them. I am clearer about what matters and have the boundaries and system to support living with my values.”

Kristen Caroll, Mama of 3

“Empecé con un curso de manejo de materiales, me sentía confundida. Cuando me enteré de The Montessori Teacher, por un momento lo dude, pero cuando me inscribí la verdad que valió la pena, como Lynda me dijo en una de nuestras sesiones, la eduación en casa no es tan difícil como la pintan. La secuencia que nos brinda es su trabajo de muchos años, eso no lo encontrarás en ninguna parte. La observación del niño y del adulto, es vital, eso es lo más valioso.”

Monica Asmat, Mama of 2

“Lynda and her well-designed course has imbued me with a high degree of confidence both in the home-schooling of my child and in my parenting. Culturally my decision to home-educate came under critical scrutiny but now I feel very confident and happy with my decision. After the course, quite simply, I know what to do because I have a wonderfully designed roadmap. Linda is easy to work with, and she helped me to feel enthusiastic about my child's learning journey. I enjoyed the way that Linda challenged me and encouraged me to examine why I was doing this.”

Seda Soylu, Mama of 1

Hi, I'm Lynda! 👋🏽

Montessori educationalist, homeschooling mother, and author of The Montessori Homeschooler.

Across more than 19 years as a teacher, administrator, and coach, I’ve seen how much the adult’s preparation shapes a child’s education. Homeschooling my own children brought that work into a different setting—one with siblings, household responsibilities, and a family life to consider.

I created TMHA to help parents bring Montessori into that setting. My systems connect the philosophy to the daily work of planning lessons, organizing resources, establishing rhythm, and observing children.

The goal is for you to understand what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how to decide what comes next.

  • Homeschool father gently handing a miniature object to small child
  • Adult hand setting down a Montessori thousand square onto the golden bead presentation tray with the Montessori bead cabinet and a montessori math shelf in the background
  • Older child in upper elementary or middle school setting a tray of mini pie crusts inside the oven.

What is The Montessori Homeschool Academy™?

The preparation behind the practice.

A self-paced training program for the adult leading the Montessori homeschool. Learn the principles that guide your decision and the practical systems that help you act on them. From selecting lessons and preparing your environment to supporting independent work and recognizing when something needs to change.
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From Montessori principles to daily practice.

Practical systems for the work you do everyday.

  • Lesson Planning

    Know what to teach next and why. Plan around the child's developmental readiness, lesson progression, and time to practice. Gain clarity for your year, term, month, week, and day to day without compromising personalized learning.

  • Scope & Sequence

    See how the lessons connect and progress. Learn how to read and navigate scopes & sequence from age 3-12 aligned the IMT manuals used in MACTE-accredited teacher training, so your planning connects directly to the curriculum and stop using it like a checklist.

  • Materials and Environment

    Learn what to buy, DIY, or skip with discernment and your family's budget in mind. Prepare purposeful shelves and a workable learning space suited to your child and your home.

  • Organization & Time Management

    Bring order to your resources and responsibilities. Learn how to prioritize tasks, streamline preparation, and keep lessons, materials, and records accessible.

  • Rhythm

    Establish a dependable flow to your days. Make room for lessons, independent work, and family life, with expectations your child can understand and you can follow through on.

  • Observation and Self-Awareness

    Notice your child's needs and your own patterns. Understand how your expectations and responses shape the work, and use those insights to guide your decisions with discernment. Afterall, there is no Montessori of any kind without observation.

A comprehensive course for the work of the prepared adult

Move from Montessori philosophy into daily practice through structured training in observation, rhythm, organization, planning, assessment, and the prepared environment.

    1. Your TMHA Enrollment

    2. Welcome to TMHA: Start with the Child

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. The Story Behind TMHA™

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. Setting Yourself Up for Success

    5. How to Navigate your Client Portal

    6. How to Save and Print PDF Documents

    7. How to Use Video Functions

    8. How to Submit Your Assignments

    9. Privacy Policy and Web Terms

    10. Quiz: Are your ready to begin TMHA™?

    1. Planes of Development and Sensitive Periods | Essential Reading • 7 mins.

    2. A Visualization of The Four Planes of Development

    3. The Four Planes of Education: Comprehensive Booklet Recommendation

    4. Optional: The Planes of Development | Ch. 4 In London Lectures

    5. Optional: Montessori's Own Words

    6. Birth to three: The unconscious absorbent mind

    7. Three to six: The conscious absorbent mind

    8. Optional: Understanding the 3-6 Work Cycle

    9. Birth to six: Must Read

    10. Six to twelve: The reasoning mind

    11. Optional: Transitioning from the First to the Second Plane

    12. Six to twelve: Must Read

    13. Twelve to eighteen: The Social Self

    14. Optional: Independence in the Third Plane

    15. Twelve to eighteen: Must Read

    16. Fourth Plane: Eighteen to twenty-four

    1. Module Guide: The Prepared Environment

    2. The Child in the Family | Book Recommendation

    3. Classroom vs. Homeschool: What is the difference?

    4. Philosophy & Non-Negotiables

    5. Paper Organization: Complete & Incomplete Work | COACHING

    6. Paper Organization: Student Portfolio | COACHING

    7. Paper Organization: Art Display | COACHING

    8. Paper Organization: Pending Prep & Electronic Resources | COACHING

    9. Paper Organization: Unit Studies | COACHING

    10. Storage Solutions for Physical Materials | COACHING

    11. Homeschooling & Siblings

    1. Welcome to Module 1 | COACHING

    2. Observation of the Self | LESSON

    3. Observation of the Self | ASSIGNMENT

    4. Observation of the Self | CHECK IN

    5. Observation of the Child | LESSON

    6. Observation of the Child | ASSIGNMENT

    1. Welcome to Module 2 | COACHING

    2. Establishing a Montessori Homeschool Rhythm: Your Core Values | LESSON

    3. Unpacking your Core Values | ASSIGNMENT

    4. Chunking Your Day | ASSIGNMENT

    5. Intro to Anchors & Tools | CHECK IN

    6. Anchors & Tools to Implement your Montessori Homeschool Rhythm | COACHING

    1. Welcome to Module 3 | COACHING

    2. TMT's Life Organization System™ | LESSON

    3. Preparing YOUR Environment l ASSIGNMENT 1

    4. Comprehensive Calendar | ASSIGNMENT 2

    5. Your Later List l ASSIGNMENT 3

    6. Meeting with Yourself l ASSIGNMENT 4

    7. End of Phase 1 | CHECK IN

About this course

  • $1,995.00
  • 87 lessons
  • 19.5 hours of video content

Exlusive 50% Discount on professional Montessori albums from IMT

TMHA + IMT = The curriculum. The demonstrations. The systems to put them into practice.

TMHA and the Institute of Montessori Training (IMT) bring together complementary resources for Montessori homeschooling.

✔️ IMT albums available for all ages from toddler to upper elementary in English & Spanish
The written lesson presentations you consult as you prepare to teach.

✔️ IMT video lessons
Demonstrations that let you study how the work is presented.

✔️ Aligned scopes and sequences
A guide to the lesson progression, aligned with the IMT albums.

✔️ TMHA™
The adult preparation and implementation systems that help you bring those lessons into your home.

Together, they form a full implementation system.

IMT resources are exclusively available through your TMHA enrollment

TMHA students can purchase IMT albums and video lessons used in IMT's MACTE-accredited teacher education programs.

TMHA Special Pricing | Albums: $399 USD Video Demonstrations: $399 USD Video purchase includes 3 years of access instead of 1. These resources are purchased separately from TMHA. Access to this student purchasing arrangement requires TMHA enrollment. *Discount code provided 24-48 hours after TMHA enrollment.
Learn more about this historic partnership
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See How TMHA™ Has Transformed Families Like Yours!

“Lynda’s coaching helped my husband and I get on the same page about reorganizing our home life to better support our homeschooling goals...The self discovery we did in the beginning of her coaching united us and helped clarify why each of us did things a certain way and what we valued. Whether you are homeschooling temporarily or forever, her coaching will make a difference in your life. ”

Bertha & Paolo

“"Maraming maraming maraming salamat!!! I had to express my utmost gratitude in my native tongue because THANK YOU cannot capture it enough. [Lynda] has helped me in a multitude of ways, as mother and teacher, that I don't know where to begin. It's going to take a while for me to unpack everything in words ... I feel so much lighter! Everything is in order. I am so much more prepared to learn with the kiddos. I now have more mental/emotional space to be a better mother and teacher for them."”

Deanne - Homeschool Mama of 4

““[This program] has given me so much clarity on how to go about homeschooling my children with the Montessori method. It blends philosophy with practical application...The resources are golden and pay for themselves. This is what people mean when they say that after the program, they realized it saved them YEARS of learning through trial and error."”

Cristina, Homeschooler mama of 3, Influencer

“"An amazing and thorough program that has been INSTRUMENTAL in bringing clarity, less anxiety, and good rapport to not only our homeschool environment, but also our home. I was staying up late every night trying to plan my lessons. I was filled with stress balancing budgets and trying to figure out what curriculum or material we needed to purchase...My doubts are quiet and I feel able and confident! It was THE investment that I needed, so I could be more consistent, more prepared, and give my children the experience, the environment, and the Guide they deserve...I wish I'd done it sooner!"”

Armida, Homeschool mama of 2

“"I am blown away! ... So much more concentration and she's putting things away! I should be working but I'm just observing and crying. I'm gonna be able to get so much work done! No more 3am wake-ups!"”

Nicole - Homeschool mama of 1, Lawyer & Entrepreneur

“"There were "aha" moments throughout the program and the life organization sessions were really life altering for me...Following Lynda's advice and guidance, I feel confident that I have the time and can provide the quality of education that my child deserves!"”

Joy Marilie Jackson - Homeschool mama of 1, Influencer & Entrepreneur

“"The course brought so much clarity and helped me to see the depth of what I ought to be teaching my son...it's clear, concise, and easy to navigate. Lynda has made my life sooooo much easier... THIS is truly priceless!"”

Grace - Homeschool mama of 1, highschool teacher

“"Starting out I was unsure of myself and my abilities, however Lynda has provided me with a crystal clear roadmap on where I need to guide my children...I have so much more confidence. Lynda is a joy to work with and genuinely cares about my homeschooling success. I would highly recommend her course to anyone wanting to use the Montessori Method to homeschool. It was one of the best investments I have ever made!"”

Candice - homeschool mama of 3, Military family

Your enrollment. Your foundation for Montessori homeschooling.

Self-paced training, practical implementation systems, and access to complementary curriculum resources - all centered on preparing you to lead your child's education.

  • Self-paced adult training - Study Montessori principles and their appliaction to homeschooling at your own pace.

  • Lynda's trademarked implementation systems - Learn practical approaches to lesson planning, organization, rhythm, and observation.

  • Preparation for independent work - Learn how your planning, environment, and expectations help your child work with greater independence.

  • Access to the IMT student purchasing arrangement - Purchase aligned albums and video demonstrations at a 50% discount through your TMHA enrollment.

Bonus: System Templates + Editable Planner

Put what you learn into practice with templates for every TMHA system and an editable planner to support your daily work!

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