My early days in Montessori were spent making sure that the room arrangement and shelves were set up perfectly...at least in my mind! But after a few years of challenging beginnings, and chances to observe those activities that truly engaged my students, I changed my mindset about the beginning of the year. This workshop will […]
Preparing an environment is often thought of as deciding which works to put out on the shelf, and although this is an important part of preparedness, it is just one piece in a process of creating readiness around the child, the educator, the parents, and the classroom.
Maria was first and foremost, a scientist. She realized how respecting the dignity of children brought them forward into independence. Our modeling of behavior had the power to inspire harmony. Pairing Maria’s work with modern research on neuroscience, human development, and social-emotional learning, we can more deeply understand the how’s and the why’s behind what […]
In this discussion, we will cover how to best be a responsive educator through the following: building trusting relationships with families; navigating difficult conversations; how to best support the child by looking at the adult, the environment/school, and the child; utilizing resources we will share during the webinar; and how to guide and support the […]
Is the Montessori approach aligned with the teachings of neuroscience? How can we use the teachings of neuroscience and Montessori to make learning inherently enjoyable and accessible for all our students? This interactive, lively session will connect educational practice with the science behind plasticity, dynamic development of skill, stress, emotions, and more. This information is […]
Cohesive and resilient classroom teaching teams exhibit certain partnership behaviors that serve as the underpinnings of their success. Foundational to everything is trust, respect, and meaningful participation. Team members feel heard and appreciated. There are ample opportunities for professional growth and making contributions to children’s lives and learning. It is the role of the Montessori […]
Getting ready for a new school year is a LOT of work, but I'm here to make it more efficient for you! In this session, I'll start by showing you how to prepare your environment, complete with a list of what you can begin the year with on the shelves in your Early Childhood classroom. […]
Webinar Description: For Montessori educators, who strive to cultivate holistic development in their students, coaching has emerged as an invaluable tool for professional growth and excellence.Together, we will examine the definition and essence of coaching as a tool for Montessori guides, emphasizing its alignment with Montessori philosophy through personalized support and reflective practice, and discussing […]
Guiding children smoothly and steadily toward “normalization” is a task that has multiple dimensions and requires a variety of instructional skills. Foundational to successful classroom leadership is the inner work of the guide – what Dr. Montessori termed our “spiritual preparation.” Equally important is how children experience our relationships and communications, not only with them, but also with […]
Join CGMS and Monica Johnson for an exciting webinar on Mandala Mastery: Crafting Goals with Metal Insets! This workshop will guide Montessori teachers in using the metal insets to create mandalas, incorporating mindfulness practices to set personal and professional goals. Participants will engage in creating mandalas as a form of meditation, reflection, and goal setting […]
If we look across the vast expanse of human history, to our cultures, art, music, traditions and customs, clothing, architecture, and even our modern societal-norms, structures, and politics, we cannot help but see the profound influence of our religions and spiritual traditions. It is truly seen everywhere and in everything. It is also at the heart of […]
As Montessori Guides, we know the importance of observing the children so we can support each child’s unique development, but what about our own development? How do we best support our continuing personal and professional growth? The answer is self-observation. In this workshop we will explore techniques for creating what Dr. Montessori called a serious […]
