Online Workshop
Supporting Independence: Practical Life in the Classroom for Children with Disabilities
- A fully online workshopLive on Zoom or recording access
- Amy Williams
- February 19, 20265:30–7:30 p.m. CET
- Price: €47
Do you recognize this in your classroom?
- Children want to do things independently, but available activities do not fully meet their needs
- Practical Life materials feel difficult to adapt with confidence
- You are unsure how much support is helpful and when it becomes limiting
- You want to be inclusive, but practical guidance feels unclear
This workshop offers a grounded and respectful approach to supporting independence for all children.
What we focus on:
This practical and interactive workshop focuses on how to support independence through Practical Life for children with disabilities.
Grounded in Montessori principles and classroom experience, participants will explore how to:
- Support independence while preserving challenge
- Adapt Practical Life activities with intention and respect
- Build coordination, confidence, and self trust
- Shift from fixing the child to preparing the environment
Rather than adding complexity or additional materials, the focus is on observation, thoughtful adaptation, and trust in the child’s capabilities.
Workshop Takeaways:
- Increased confidence in supportingchildren with disabilities
- Clear principles for adaptingPractical Life activities
- Practical ideas that canbe applied immediately
- A deeper understandingof independence as a developmental process
- Greater clarity around adultsupport and child autonomy
Key Workshop Topics:
- Independence and disability within the Montessori framework
- Adapting Practical Life activities with purpose
- Observation as the foundation of inclusion
- Supporting coordination, concentration, and confidence
- Creating environments where every child can participate meaningfully
Who It Is for:
- Montessori guides and assistants
- Educators working with children with disabilities
- Inclusion coordinators and support staff
- Teachers seeking practical and respectful solutions
This workshop is especially valuable for educators who want to support independence without compromising dignity, challenge, or joy.
Meet your speaker
Amy Williams focuses her work on children and the adults who support them, especially in moments when things feel challenging, complex, or stuck.
With more than 25 years of experience, she supports children, educators, and families through approaches grounded in movement, expressive arts, counseling, and education, helping them respond with greater understanding, confidence, and compassion.
As a trainer and professional coach, Amy works long-term with schools and organisations, offering honest coaching, warmth, and practical tools that translate directly into everyday practice.
Her work creates space for reflection, courage, and real change, supporting adults in becoming the steady, responsive presence children need.
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
Feel free to contact us!