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Is a Toddler's Work Their Play or Is Their Play Their Work?
What would have happened if Maria Montessori had been inclined to use the word "play" to describe children's activity instead of "work"?
"M" is for motivate! Letter sound strategies for struggling learners
Try out fresh ideas for engaging children in practicing phonetic letter sounds.
"I can't choose work!" Is it lollygagging or executive functioning
We will define executive functioning, how it affects behavior, and the difference between normal and impaired executive functioning.
Presenting the Whole Child - A Guide to Engaging, Empathetic & Empowering Parent Teacher Conferences
This workshop will provide participants with a guide to creating empathetic parent-teacher conferences.
"De Donde Soy?" - "Where Am I From?"
Este taller promueve la inclusión y la empatía entre diferentes culturas y razas a través de actividades interactivas.
A Behaviorist's Approach to Challenging Behaviors: 3 Evidence-Based Strategies
We prepare you to approach problem behaviors more effectively and confidently.

Self-Guided

The Mathematical Mind: Why We Teach Math the Way We Do
This two-hour, self-guided class revisits why we teach math the way we do in Montessori. You will explore research and resources to help you explain the mathematical mind as well as Montessori Mathematics so you can advocate for its continued implementation in your classroom.
Spontaneous Activity in the Montessori Environment
This AMS on-demand, self-guided class explores Spontaneous Activity and its importance in relation to the work of the child, the role of the teacher, and the significance of the environment. We will explore ways observation supports Spontaneous Activity and how our approach to mistakes and redirection can influence Spontaneous Activity in our environments.
An Introduction to Sustainability in the Montessori Classroom
This AMS on-demand, self-guided class introduces the United Nation's sustainable development goals (SDGs) and offers practical ways Montessori guides at all levels can begin implementing (or enhancing) sustainability within their Montessori environments.
Digital Citizenship in Montessori Education
Led by Dana Anderson and Samantha Gleisten, this AMS on-demand, self-guided class addresses the importance of Digital Citizenship in Montessori Elementary and Secondary settings and offers strategies for incorporating Digital Citizenship in your teaching practice.
Demystifying Multilingualism in Early Childhood
Led by Gabrielle Kotkov and Michela Castellarin, this official AMS on-demand, self-guided class focuses on early childhood multilingualism and builds on Montessori teachers' training to gain insight and strategies for supporting language development among multilingual children.