LEARN THE BASICS OF THE MONTESSORI METHOD

This workshop is an introduction for those who are beginning to learn about Montessori or want to revisit the principles of the Montessori Method. Montessori is a both a teaching methodology and a way of looking at the world. So it's not just about education; it's about the role that education should play within society. Montessori kindergartens and beautifully maintained shelves full of child-friendly activities form just a part of what Montessori is. Join us if you're curious about where the philosophy comes from, and if you want a better idea of how to put it into action with your children.

Welcome and the Potential of Childhood

We discuss our hopes for adults of the future and peek into a Montessori Nido Environment to discuss what children are capable of from the earliest ages.

Child Goals

We look at our overarching goals for children, and human beings, and discuss some ways we can support these goals with the children in our lives.

Who was Maria Montessori and how did she respond to children?

Did you know that the first Montessori school opened in 1907? And that it was a doctor, not an educator who discovered this method? We look at Dr. Montessori’s approach to observation and how we incorporate these observations into our methodology and curriculum today.

How Montessori Works

The Montessori approach relies on three interconnected elements: the child, the adult and the environment. We discuss how they relate to each other, and the adult’s responsibility in preparing and connecting the child to the environment, and stepping back to allow for choice and concentration.