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Harvesting Gratitude & Embracing Change: Relationships & Emotional Growth

This month’s theme, Harvesting Gratitude & Embracing Change: Relationships & Emotional Growth, invites reflection on how connection, adaptability, and mindfulness support thriving Montessori environments. These resources explore how gratitude, emotional awareness, and intentional relationships nurture both personal and professional growth in educators and their communities.

Experiencing the World through Your Community

On-Demand Videos (1.5 CPDs per video)

AMS Learning Live: Enhancing Curriculum & Centering Indigenous Perspectives
Debunking negative stereotypes, shifting cultural narrative, centering Indigenous and Native perspectives, and enhancing Native American curriculum in the classroom.
Personal Boundaries: Reinventing Classroom "Rules"
Learn three personal boundaries you can use immediately in the classroom to foster core building blocks in emotional intelligence.
Using Counter-Narratives to Enhance Inclusive Practices
This workshop is designed to provide you with alternative perspectives that challenge the commonly taught narrative about American independence that states “all men are created equal” and that “they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Additional Resources for Experiencing the World through Your Community

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From the AMS Blog: "Community Over Control"

Have you ever found yourself trying to figure out how to call to the children who are not yet there? Where are the peaceful, content children that were described in Montessori’s writings?

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AMS Publication: "This Is 65: A Community Celebration of Montessori Education"

Marking 65 years of the American Montessori Society, This is Sixty-Five is a commemorative publication that showcases the collective voices of the Montessori community.

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From the AMS Blog: "What Makes a Montessori Community Thrive?"

A thriving Montessori community is more than classrooms filled with beautiful materials and carefully prepared environments; it is a living ecosystem of people, values, and shared purpose.

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Emotional Growth and Wellbeing

On-Demand Videos (1.5 CPDs per video)

Emotional Regulation and Mindfulness
Sometimes, it seems like there is one or a few children who appear disruptive or present challenging behaviors. This workshop provides strategies on how to navigate these interactions.
Fundamental Practices of Motivation
In this webinar, you will learn why rewards hinder a student’s natural desire to learn, how praise can be a type of reward, and how this impacts a student’s development and sense of self.
Understanding and Responding to Developmental Trauma
In this webinar by Dr. Tori Virlee, you will learn about stress, trauma, and the implications on the developing brain. Most importantly, you will learn about how to respond in the classroom and contribute to the healing of trauma. The topic will be approached through a neurobiological perspective. Presenter's Bio: Dr. Tori Virlee, School Psychologist, joined Montessori School of Denver in 2015 as a Primary lead teacher. She currently provides school psychological services for the Toddler through Middle School programs. Tori is a Montessori certified teacher, holds a Psy.D. in School Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver, and earned a B.A. in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences from Metropolitan State University. She is also trained in the Neurosequential Model in Education. Tori has worked in Montessori schools since 2008 serving in various roles from Primary teacher to Academic Director and in schools from Denver to Albania. During her summers, Tori works with the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies training future Montessorians.

Additional Emotional Growth and Wellbeing Resources

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From the AMS Blog: "How to Use the 5 Core Social and Emotional Learning Competencies Inside the Montessori Classroom"

There are five core Social and Emotional Learning competencies that can be practiced with explicit SEL instruction or by using a variety of class texts.

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AMS Publication: "Wise Teacher, New Spirit: Professional Development Study Guide & Journal"

This guide has been designed for both individual and collective group use. We hope it aids you in your continued journey of self-reflection, transformation, and mindfulness.

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From the AMS Blog: "Yoga & Mindfulness in the Montessori Classroom"

In young children of preschool age (3 – 6 years), a yoga and mindfulness practice can help develop motor skills, support emotional wellbeing and self-esteem, manage anxiety, and improve sleep.

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AMS On-Demand Video Library

Whether you’re new to the classroom or a seasoned educator, the AMS On-Demand Video Library is built for you. With topics that support every stage of your Montessori journey, you can keep learning at your own pace and earn CPD hours along the way. Best of all, every video is included with your AMS membership — no extra cost, no limits.

Videos For New Educators (1.5 CPDs per video)

A Glimpse Into Your Child's World
Learn how to use an individualized conference report that describes the child's skills and development across all domains, incorporating your checklists, daily reports, and observations.
Alentar el Sentimiento de Comunidad con Disciplina Positiva
Ejemplos reales y alternativas respetuosas en momentos de conflicto para ayudarnos a crear conexión y colaboración.
AMS Learning Live- Tech Talk: "Navigating Tech in Montessori: A Critical Dialogue for Today's Educators"
Explore how the Montessori community can effectively integrate technology while staying true to its core principles of human-centered learning.

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Videos for Experienced Educators (1.5 CPDs per video)

Writing Engagement Through Art
Art-Integrated Writing is a method that hooks all young writers into loving to write every day.
Work of the Hand: Guiding Student Created Service Projects
Participants will leave equipped with resources and ideas for creating service programs at their schools.
Working with Children in the Natural World
In this video, you’ll learn how you can utilize just one small square of your outdoor space for children to investigate topics of wonder and begin to perceive themselves as scientists.

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In addition to the free resources for AMS members in the AMS Learning Library, we invite you to explore these additional AMS Professional Development offerings.

Self-Guided Classes

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Self-guided classes allow you to learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever it suits your schedule. AMS offers a variety of self-guided classes with diverse topics, price points, and CPD hours. Each class consists of a series of engaging videos, interactive content, asynchronous discussions, and supplementary materials designed to deepen your understanding and practice. Browse the full catalog of self-guided classes and jump into an AMS self-guided class to continue your learning today! 

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Live Classes

Elevate your professional goals through live courses that blend expert instructor support, rich on-demand content, and opportunities to connect with fellow Montessori educators. Click on any class below to learn more information and register.

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AMS Instructor Academy
AMS Early Childhood Reading Certificate Program
AMS Curriculum Coaching Academy
AMS Elementary Writing Certificate Program
emerging leaders fellowship program
AMS Online Onboard
AMS Elementary Reading Certificate Program
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AMS Early Childhood Reading Certificate Program
Early Childhood Parent Course

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