ONLINE 0-6 Orientation
Certificate Course
A complete introduction to Montessori education across the entire first plane of development (birth to six years).
Learn from two experienced AMI trainers and gain a globally recognized certificate covering both 0–3 and 3–6 environments.
Maybe this course is for you:
- You want to understand Montessori child development from birth to six years.
- You are interested in working in a Nido, Infant Community, or Children’s House.
- You want practical tools to support independence, concentration, and natural development.
- You want to strengthen your professional profile with an internationally recognized Montessori certificate.
In this course, you will:
- Understand Montessori principles across the entire 0–6 developmental continuum
- Learn how to observe children carefully and respond to their developmental needs
- Discover how Montessori environments support movement, language, independence, and social development
- Gain a globally recognized AMI Orientation Certificate
- and much more!
What makes the AMI 0–6 Orientation Course unique?
Most AMI Orientation Courses focus on a single age group.
This course offers a complete introduction to the entire first plane of development (0–6) in one program.
Maria Montessori described the first six years as one continuous developmental period, and this course reflects that original perspective.
With one certificate you gain:
- A full perspective on child development from birth to six
- A clearer understanding of how the 0–3 and 3–6 environments connect
- Learning from two experienced AMI trainers specializing in each stage
- A strong foundation for assistants working in Nido, Infant Community, or Children’s House
Who is this course ideal for?
Montessori classroom assistants
A strong foundation for those supporting children daily in Montessori environments and wanting a clearer understanding of the Montessori approach across ages 0–6.
Educators exploring Montessori education
Ideal for teachers and education professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of child development and discover how Montessori principles support natural learning.
Parents interested in deeper understanding of child development
Helpful for parents who want to better understand the needs of children from birth to six and support independence, confidence, and harmony at home.
School founders and administrators
A valuable overview for those building or leading Montessori settings and seeking a clearer perspective on the developmental continuum from 0 to 6.
Anyone considering further AMI training
A meaningful first step for those who want to experience authentic Montessori education before moving on to more advanced AMI training.
General information about the course
60 hours of the course
3 essays on assigned topics
9 hours of observation
Observation notes
Learning outcomes and key benefits
By the end of the course, participants will understand the developmental characteristics of children from birth to six years and the Montessori principles that support their growth.
Students learn how to observe children carefully, recognize their developmental needs, and support independence without unnecessary interference. They gain insight into how the adult prepares and maintains environments that allow children to develop concentration, coordination, and self-discipline.
Participants also benefit from studying alongside an international group of colleagues and learning directly from experienced AMI trainers. Successful graduates receive a globally recognized AMI Orientation Certificate covering the full 0–6 age range.
Take the next step on your Montessori journey!
What you will learn in the course:
- 1Introduction to Montessori philosophy:Fundamental principles of the Montessori approach and the concept of the child’s absorbent mind.
- 2The first plane of development (0–6)Understanding the child’s psychological characteristics and developmental needs across infancy and early childhood.
- 3The role of the adultThe responsibilities of the guide and assistant in supporting independence, concentration, and harmony in the environment.
- 4Movement and development:How movement supports cognitive, emotional, and physical development during the first six years.
- 5Language developmentHow language emerges from the earliest interactions and evolves through the Children’s House years.
- 6The prepared environmentUnderstanding how Montessori environments support development in both the 0–3 and 3–6 settings.
- 7ObservationLearning how to observe children with precision and how observation guides the adult’s decisions.
- 8Freedom and disciplineMontessori’s view of freedom as the path toward inner discipline.
Practical skills you will develop:
- 1Observation techniques to better understand children’s needs.
- 2Strategies for supporting independence and concentration.
- 3Understanding how Montessori environments evolve across the 0–6 age range.
- 4Techniques for supporting movement, language, and social development.
- 5Clearer understanding of the adult’s role in Montessori environments.
Become a Certified Expert in 2026
Our upcoming AMI 0-6 Orientation Course:
JUNE-JULY, 2026
€1197
€997
Early-bird price available until May 24, 2026.
The first AMI 0–6 Orientation Course offered by Montessori Institute Prague, led by Heidi Philippart and Madlena Ulrich.
Discover Excellence through AMI Certification
Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) is the leading international authority on Montessori education. Founded by Maria Montessori herself, AMI ensures the authenticity and quality of Montessori teacher training worldwide.
AMI courses are recognized globally and respected by Montessori schools across the world. Montessori Institute Prague is the only AMI training center in the Czech Republic and part of a worldwide network of training centres dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Montessori education.
Benefits with our course
Live sessions on Zoom
User-friendly platform
Recommended literature included
Comprehensive technical support
The course is delivered in English with simultaneous interpretation into Czech. Written assignments can be completed in English, Czech, or Slovak.
Participants should have at least B2 level proficiency in one of these languages.
Meet your trainers:
Heidi Philippart
AMI trainer for 0-3 Heidi Philippart M.A.(Edu), A.M.I.(Dip), resides and serves as the Pedagogical Director at the Montessori bilingual preschool "2Voices" in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
In her role as a pedagogue, she works directly with young children (0-4), guiding them towards independence, concentration, and self-discipline through a carefully prepared environment and curriculum that caters to their individual needs and interests.
Madlena Ulrich
Madlena Ulrich is the Program Director for the AMI 3-6 Teacher Training at the University of South-Eastern Norway.
She previously worked for more than 15 years as a lead teacher in the Children’s House at Tønsberg Montessori School, a 0–15 Montessori environment in Norway, where she was also actively involved in the development of the school.
Madlena completed her AMI Training of Trainers with Molly O’Shaughnessy in the United States and Ulla Wikefeldt in Sweden. Since 2010, she has been training Montessori educators in Norway and internationally, including in China, Thailand, Russia, and Romania, and frequently lectures worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
The AMI 0–6 Orientation Certificate Course is an introductory Montessori training covering the entire first plane of development from birth to six years. Participants learn the core principles of Montessori education, child development, observation techniques, and how prepared environments support independence, concentration, and natural learning.
This course is ideal for Montessori classroom assistants, educators exploring Montessori education, parents interested in child development, school founders, and anyone considering further AMI teacher training.
Yes. Participants receive an official AMI Orientation Certificate issued by the Association Montessori Internationale, the organization founded by Maria Montessori and globally recognized as the leading authority in Montessori teacher training.
The course explores Montessori philosophy, the absorbent mind, developmental characteristics of children from birth to six years, the role of the adult, observation techniques, language development, movement and coordination, freedom and discipline, and Montessori prepared environments for both 0–3 and 3–6 age groups.
Yes. The course is delivered fully online with live sessions on Zoom together with guided study, assignments, and observation work, allowing international students to participate from anywhere in the world.
The course includes 60 hours of training consisting of live lectures, readings, observation work, and written assignments.
Unlike most orientation courses focusing on one age group, this program covers the entire 0–6 developmental continuum and is taught by two experienced AMI trainers specializing in 0–3 and 3–6 environments.
