Montessori in Action Podcast

Engaging conversations with Montessori practitioners

Season 6, Ep. 3

New Montessori Decodable Books

Our guest this month has created a new set of Montessori decodable readers. Hannah Richardson is the founder of Montessori Makers and after years in the primary classroom and as a school leader, she has created a set of books specifically for Montessori children who are emerging readers. Join us to learn more about this new material.



Hannah Richardson

Hannah Richardson is a Primary AMI-trained Montessori educator and founder of the Montessori Makers family of brands. With a rich background in classroom teaching, school leadership, and organizational development, she brings a dynamic, justice-centered lens to Montessori education. While not a literacy specialist by trade, Hannah is deeply invested in literacy as a pathway to liberation. Her work is informed by close collaboration with experts in the field—including authors, university-level literacy professors, and seasoned reading specialists.

Hannah is the creator of Montessori Makers Learning, home to a groundbreaking series of decodable books designed specifically for Montessori classrooms—where the Science of Reading meets hands-on, child-centered practice. Through Montessori Makers Group, she partners with schools on equitable hiring, leadership coaching, and systems design rooted in Montessori values. Her work also reaches families through Montessori Makers at Home and makes a bold visual statement with Montessori Makers Merch.

Known for her thought leadership, wit, and warm practicality, Hannah is on a mission to make Montessori more inclusive, accessible, and aligned with the needs of today’s children—and the adults who care for them.