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Workshop Recording

Montessori Outdoor Environment for Ages 0-6

Create outdoor environments that foster independence, movement, connection with nature, and joyful learning for children aged 0–6.

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  • Katalin Lovassy
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  • Price: €47
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“When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength.”

Maria Montessori  

Do you recognize this in your environment?

You may value outdoor time deeply, but it can still feel separate from the Montessori work cycle.

  • Outdoor time feels like something extra, not fully integrated into the prepared environment.

  • You want more purposeful outdoor work, but need ideas that align with Montessori principles.

  • Managing space, freedom, and materials outdoors can feel overwhelming.

This workshop will help you understand how the outdoors can become a natural and meaningful part of the child’s work.

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What this workshop is really about:

The outdoor environment is an essential extension of the Montessori prepared environment.

For children aged 0–6, it offers unique opportunities for movement, independence, sensory exploration, concentration, and connection with nature.

In this workshop, we will explore how to prepare outdoor spaces with purpose and intention, so that Practical Life, Language, Art, Sensorial, and Movement can naturally continue beyond the classroom walls.

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What this workshop is really about:

The outdoor environment is an essential extension of the Montessori prepared environment.

For children aged 0–6, it offers unique opportunities for movement, independence, sensory exploration, concentration, and connection with nature.

In this workshop, we will explore how to prepare outdoor spaces with purpose and intention, so that Practical Life, Language, Art, Sensorial, and Movement can naturally continue beyond the classroom walls.

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Workshop Takeaways:

  • Understand the role of the outdoor prepared environment
    Explore why outdoor work is essential for children aged 0–6.

  • Extend Montessori learning outdoors

    Discover how key curriculum areas can move naturally beyond the classroom.

  • Gain practical ideas

    Leave with inspiration for creating meaningful outdoor spaces with confidence.

Workshop Topics

  • How to prepare outdoor spaces with Montessori intention

  • How to extend Practical Life, Language, Art, Sensorial, and Movement outdoors

  • How outdoor environments support movement, independence, and concentration

  • How nature helps children build confidence, responsibility, and connection

  • How to create meaningful outdoor spaces without a large budget

This workshop offers a fresh and practical way to see the outdoors as part of the child’s prepared world.

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Join the live workshop on August 13, 2026 and continue reflecting with access to the recording for 30 days.

✔ Live online workshop on Zoom
✔ Q&A session included
✔ Recording access for 30 days
✔ Breakout room discussions

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What Makes This Workshop Different

  • Focused on the outdoor environment as part of the prepared environment

  • Grounded in Montessori principles for children aged 0–6

  • Connects theory with practical classroom and home ideas

  • Supports movement, independence, concentration, and nature connection

  • Offers inspiration for gardens, terraces, playgrounds, and outdoor classrooms

“Katalin has had an exceptional role as a support, advisor and mentor throughout my time working in a Montessori school environment. Her explanations are focused and clear-cut, going into depth about the significance of doing things in a specific way, following the Montessori principals.” 

Reena, 0-3 Montessori Classroom Assistant

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What Makes This Workshop Different

  • Focused on the outdoor environment as part of the prepared environment

  • Grounded in Montessori principles for children aged 0–6

  • Connects theory with practical classroom and home ideas

  • Supports movement, independence, concentration, and nature connection

  • Offers inspiration for gardens, terraces, playgrounds, and outdoor classrooms

“Katalin has had an exceptional role as a support, advisor and mentor throughout my time working in a Montessori school environment. Her explanations are focused and clear-cut, going into depth about the significance of doing things in a specific way according to Montessori principles.” 

Reena, 0-3 Montessori Classroom Assistant

FULL WORKSHOP ACCESS

RECORDING

€47

Get full access to the workshop recording

✔ Recording access for 30 days
✔ Available to watch immediately

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Who It Is for:

  • 0–3 and 3–6 Montessori guides and assistants

  • Practitioners working with children aged 0–6

  • Parents, families, childminders, nannies, and caregivers

  • Anyone who wants to support independence, movement, and connection with nature

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Katalin Lovassy

Katalin Lovassy is a dedicated Montessori educator specialising in early childhood development, with a focus on children from birth to six years of age.

She holds the AMI 0–3 Assistants to Infancy Diploma, completed in London in 2018, as well as AMI assistant course certificates for 3–6 and 6–12.

With many years of classroom experience as a Lead Guide, Katalin now supports families and educators in bringing Montessori principles into everyday life. She also supports AMI 0–3 Montessori training courses in London, Prague, and Mumbai.

Her work is rooted in respect for the child, parent education, inclusion, and the creation of nurturing environments where children can grow with independence and joy.

“There must be provision for the child to have contact with nature; to understand and appreciate the order, the harmony and the beauty in nature.”

Maria Montessori

FAQ

How can I create a Montessori outdoor environment for children aged 0–6?

A Montessori outdoor environment is an extension of the prepared environment, where children can continue learning through movement, exploration, and meaningful work. This workshop explores how to prepare outdoor spaces with intention so Practical Life, Language, Art, Sensorial, and Movement can naturally continue beyond the classroom walls.

Can Montessori learning happen outdoors?

Yes. This workshop explores how key Montessori curriculum areas can extend naturally into outdoor environments, allowing children to continue developing independence, concentration, movement, and sensory exploration while connecting with nature.

How do outdoor environments support children's independence and development?

Outdoor environments give children opportunities to move freely, explore, take responsibility, and build confidence through meaningful experiences. This workshop examines how thoughtfully prepared outdoor spaces support independence, concentration, movement, and a deeper connection with nature.

Do I need a large budget to create a Montessori outdoor environment?

Meaningful outdoor environments are not defined by expensive equipment. This workshop explores practical ideas for preparing gardens, terraces, playgrounds, and outdoor classrooms with Montessori intention, helping children learn and explore through purposeful outdoor experiences.

How can I make outdoor time part of the Montessori work cycle?

Many educators see outdoor time as something separate from Montessori work. This workshop explores how the outdoor environment can become a natural extension of the prepared environment, helping children continue purposeful work, movement, and exploration throughout the day.

Who is this Montessori outdoor workshop for?

This workshop is designed for Montessori guides, assistants, and practitioners working with children aged 0–6, as well as parents, caregivers, and anyone who wants to create outdoor environments that support children's independence, movement, and connection with nature.

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