AMS Learning Self-Guided Classes

AMS self-guided classes are a convenient and flexible way for Montessori educators to continue their professional growth. Self-guided classes allow you to learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever it suits your schedule. Each class consists of a series of engaging videos, interactive content, asynchronous discussions, and supplementary materials designed to deepen your understanding and practice.

Each Class Provides:

• A 180-day window to complete a 6-hour class.
• The ability to balance your workload more effectively and progress through the material at your own speed accommodating your unique time constraints. No homework and no need to wait for instructor feedback before moving forward in the class!
• 24/7 access to learning materials and resources wherever you have access to Wi-Fi.
• Practical takeaways and resources that can be implemented right away in your classroom or school.
• Content created alongside members of the Montessori community.
• Opportunities to share reflections and resources with other adult learners/educators.

Class Options

New from AMS Learning!

Spontaneous Activity in the Montessori Classroom

In this self-guided class, we will define what Montessori education means by Spontaneous Activity—a hallmark of our practice that is often misunderstood, conjuring up notions that children and adolescents are impulsively doing what they want, when they want, in our classroom environments. We will revisit Dr. Montessori’s vision of Spontaneous Activity and look at its importance in relation to the work of the child, the role of the teacher, and the significance of the environment. We will also explore ways observation supports Spontaneous Activity and explore how our approach to mistakes and redirection can influence Spontaneous Activity in our environments and help us understand the development of the whole child.

An Introduction to Sustainability in the Montessori Classroom

Why is sustainable development an important part of Montessori education? In this introductory class, we explore the intersection of Montessori education and sustainable development. Through a blend of resources and real-world applications, educators will develop an understanding for why this is important and how they might infuse the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals into their teaching practices. From cultivating economic growth and social inclusion to fostering environmental protection, participants will leave with practical tools to support them as they create learning experiences for students of all ages.

Digital Citizenship in Montessori Education

This self-guided class focuses on defining Digital Citizenship and its essential components within the Montessori education framework. Participants will receive a toolkit of resources and strategies to help them select lessons tailored to their classroom environments and community. Each of the six modules in this dynamic multimedia course includes a brief introduction, content for participants to review, a related game or activity, and a required discussion post. The modules offer examples of concrete classroom activities, ground rules, and guidance on fostering an environment where Digital Citizenship skills—such as online safety, critical thinking, and responsible digital footprint management—can develop and thrive in students of any age, even if no technology is used in the classroom.

Demystifying Multilingualism in the Montessori Classroom

This self-guided class builds on Montessori training to provide insights and strategies for supporting language development in multilingual children. Educators and parents will explore what multilingualism looks like in early childhood, examine its short- and long-term benefits for students, and apply Montessori theory to help children learn multiple languages both simultaneously and sequentially.

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