An essential piece of the Montessori Method! This presentation discusses the aspects of the prepared environment. There are many things to consider and we have explanations and visuals that will aide any guide while setting up their classroom.

This presentation gives an overview of Montessori for the parents to give them insight into what responsibilities their children have at school. It also gives them a brief understanding of the planes of development and the Montesori Method. Mirroring the home and school environments help the children navigate and become accustomed to their responsibilities and strengthens their understanding of how to be successful.

In this presentation, we hope to deepen your understanding of executive function by defining it and exploring its key components. We will discuss, reflect on, and make connections to our own development so that we can more effectively support the children as they grow these skills and recognize individual differences. We will also look at practical, Montessori-aligned accommodations we can offer to children who need support in developing their executive functioning.

This presentation explores how art can be intentionally integrated across the Montessori elementary curriculum to deepen understanding, creativity, and self-expression. It highlights ways visual art supports learning in language, math, science, and cultural studies while honoring the child’s imagination and individuality. The session emphasizes offers practical strategies for using art as a meaningful tool for exploration, connection, and integrated learning.

This presentation focuses on developing writing skills in the Montessori elementary classroom. It covers practical strategies for teaching students how to write, from planning and drafting to revising, while exploring different types of writing, including narrative, descriptive, persuasive, poetry, letters, and informational. The session emphasizes helping students build confidence in their writing, develop their unique voice, and effectively communicate their ideas.

This presentation explores a structured approach to writing in the elementary classroom. It guides students in developing clear organization, multi-paragraph structure, and proper grammar while gradually introducing elements of style such as strong word choice, figurative language, and sentence variety. The approach supports students in creating engaging, coherent, and expressive writing while reinforcing reading and overall language skills.

This session focuses on the Montessori approach to social skills, grace and courtesy, and “going out” experiences, highlighting their essential role in children’s personal and social development. Participants will explore how cultivating respect, empathy, and effective communication helps create a harmonious classroom and prepares students for meaningful engagement in the wider community. Practical strategies for modeling and teaching grace and courtesy, along with guidance on planning purposeful outings, will be shared to support children in becoming confident, considerate, and socially aware individuals.

This session examines the Montessori approach to class meetings; including morning meetings, weekly conferences, whole class meetings, and planning sessions. Participants will explore how these meetings foster a sense of community, encourage student voice, and support social-emotional growth.

Our study of history is done through the lens of gratitude and curiosity for those who came before us and for those who meet their needs in different ways from us. In this presentation we will dive into the important aspects of the history curriculum, how it appeals to the elementary mind, and how we can introduce topics with stories and imagination.

Giving a lesson is an artform and requires practice, consideration, mystery, and wonder! We will discuss the important aspects of how to give lessons, from start to finish and how our own attitudes and style plays into striking the child’s imagination and cultivating interest.

Experiments are more than just scientific activities; they are gateways to enhancing children's abilities across the curriculum. In this presentation we will discuss the child’s journey of discovery and exploration in the Montessori classroom, where experiments serve as catalysts for igniting curiosity and helping to develop a lifelong love of learning. We will explore how experiments inspire children to delve deeper into various subject areas, cultivate resilience, and develop an appreciation for the wonders of the world. We'll explore the practical aspects of establishing this in your classroom, experience the experiments together and discuss the importance and purpose of children independently exploring these activities.

Thinking outside the box and looking at ways learning can extend beyond the classroom. This session explores outdoor learning in two aspects: having intentional outdoor environments or workspaces and exploring lesson ideas that cater to learning outdoors. Getting children outside helps reset their nervous systems and look at the world with wonder, so let's promote it!

In this presentation, we will explore the essential role of botany in the Montessori classroom and discuss how it is an essential piece of Cosmic Education. We’ll cover effective methods for introducing botany concepts, including hands-on activities, classroom experiments, and outdoor explorations. Through the study of our botany impressionistic charts, experiments, and real plants, botany lessons provide children with a foundational understanding of plant life and spark curiosity about the natural world. This area of study not only enhances children’s awareness of the environment and how it works but also serves as a tool for expanding vocabulary, reading skills, and scientific inquiry. Learning these concepts is appealing to the elementary child's reasoning mind because it helps them discover the secrets of the plant world. Join me to learn creative, practical ways to bring botany to life in your Montessori classroom!

This presentation explores student-led peer mediation as a natural extension of Montessori peace education in the elementary classroom. Attendees will learn how to support children in resolving conflict with empathy, accountability, and independence through a structured, respectful process. The session includes practical strategies, developmental considerations, and hands-on practice using a child-friendly mediation script. The purpose of this presentation is to help Elementary guides begin developing peer mediators in their classrooms to create opportunities for leadership and independence through student-led conflict resolution.

 In cosmic education we show the children the whole of the universe and break it down into parts so they can navigate their place. We also weave important lessons such as the COSMIC COILS (cosmic task, obedience, intelligence, love, significance of humans) into our daily practice. This presentation will ignite your imagination and wonder and further define COILS in order to facilitate understanding and how to bring it into the children’s daily practice. We will also discuss how storytelling is an essential aspect of the cosmic plan.

This presentation examines the continued importance of Practical Life work in the Montessori elementary classroom and its role in fostering independence, responsibility, and purposeful engagement. It explores how real-life activities support concentration, coordination, social development, and executive functioning while helping children connect their work to meaningful contributions within the classroom community. The session highlights age-appropriate practical life extensions that meet the developmental needs of elementary students and support the growth of confident, capable learners.

This presentation explores how mindfulness practices can be meaningfully integrated into the Montessori elementary classroom. It highlights the role of meditation, breathing exercises, and positive affirmations in supporting students’ emotional regulation, focus, self-awareness, and overall well-being. The session provides practical strategies for educators to create calm, supportive learning environments that nurture the development of the whole child.