Expert Reviewer — Preschool & Elementary (Ages 3–12)
✓ Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
✓AMI Certified
About Katy Lenoir
Katy Lenoir is a dual AMI-certified Montessori educator holding both the Primary (3–6) and Elementary (6–12) diplomas from the Association Montessori Internationale. Based in Ottawa, Canada, she works with OMS Montessori and the Foundation for Montessori Education, where she contributes to teacher training and curriculum development.
As an expert reviewer at Kukoo Montessori, Katy ensures that our guides on preschool-age toys, activities, and developmental milestones are accurate, practical, and grounded in authentic Montessori principles. Her deep classroom experience with children ages 3–12 brings a real-world perspective to every piece of content she reviews.
Articles Reviewed by Katy
- The 5 Montessori Principles Explained Through Daily Practice
- Montessori Sensitive Periods: Complete Guide to All 6 Windows
- Montessori at Home: The Honest Guide for Real Families
- Montessori Toy Rotation: The Complete Guide
- What Are Montessori Toys? The Honest Parent Guide
- Montessori Toys vs. Regular Toys: The Honest Comparison
- What Makes a Toy Montessori? 4 Design Principles
- How to Choose Montessori Toys: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
How our expert review works
Every article in Katy’s area of expertise (ages 3–6) is reviewed for accuracy, developmental appropriateness, and alignment with authentic Montessori principles. When you see the badge below on an article, it means Katy has personally reviewed and approved the content.
✓ Expert Reviewed by Katy Lenoir, AMI (AMI Primary 3–6 & Elementary 6–12 – Verified Credential)