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ONLINE 3-6 Orientation
Certificate Course
Maybe it is you:
- Are you passionate about working with children and eager to understand their developmental journey in the 3-6 age group?
- Do you want to develop skills that support the emotional, intellectual, and social needs of young children?
- Would you like to create a prepared environment where children thrive through independence, exploration, and hands-on learning?
In this course, you will:
- Gain a deep understanding of Montessori principles and child development for the 3-6 age group.
- Learn how to observe children effectively and support their independence in a prepared environment.
- Develop practical skills to assist in a Montessori classroom, including creating hands-on materials.
- Explore the role of the adult in fostering a respectful and engaging learning atmosphere.
- and much more!
What is the role of an assistant in the 3-6 classroom?
In a Montessori classroom, the assistant supports the lead teacher in maintaining harmony and balance within the environment. The assistant observes children carefully, knowing when to step in and when to allow them space to develop independently. They understand how to foster children's autonomy and have a deep knowledge of Montessori’s approach to freedom and discipline. The assistant plays a crucial role in supporting both the lead teacher and the child, ensuring a prepared and nurturing learning atmosphere.
General information about the course
60 hours
3 written assignments
9 hours
Observation Notes
Learning outcomes and key benefits
Students of this course will learn how to support and help the classroom teacher maintain equilibrium within the class, how to observe, when and how to intervene but not interfere. They will gain knowledge of Montessori's understanding of development of independence and acquire the ability to support the development of the child by assisting the teacher.
All students of the course will have the opportunity to learn from a very experienced AMI Trainer Elina Rautasalo, study alongside colleagues from all over the world, engage in lively discussions, share their experience with others as well as gain new perspective themselves. All successful course graduates also receive worldwide recognized international certificate from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).
Take the next step on your Montessori journey!
What you will learn in the course:
- 1Psychological characteristics of the child aged 3-6The psychological characteristics of children in this age group and their developmental needs.
- 2Key principles of the Montessori approachThe core principles of the Montessori approach, including the role of the adult in the Children’s House.
- 3The prepared environment for children aged 3-6The importance of the prepared environment and how it fosters independence, concentration, and self-discipline.
- 4The role of movement and sensory learningHow movement and hands-on experiences support cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- 5Montessori materials for the Children's HouseThe use of Montessori materials in the 3-6 environment to support language, math, practical life, and sensorial learning.
Practical tools you will master:
- 1Observation techniques for young children
- 2Strategies for supporting independence and self-discipline
- 3Creating and maintaining a prepared environment
- 4Effective communication and guidance techniques
Discover Excellence through AMI Certification
Association Montessori International (AMI) is a worldwide leading authority on Montessori education. Maria Montessori founded the association herself to further her work and AMI certified courses are hence known for their high quality and integrity with Montessori's work. They are respected and acknowledged worldwide and some schools accept teachers only with AMI certified education. Montessori Institute Prague is the only AMI certified training center in the Czech Republic.
Benefits you get with our course
Live sessions on Zoom
User-friendly platform
Recommended literature included
Comprehensive technical support
The whole course is given in English. It is also being simultaneously interpreted into Czech. All course work including written assignments can be done in English or Czech or Slovak. It is a prerequisite to have at least a B2 level (verbal and written) command of one of the languages.
Meet your trainer Madlena Ulrich
Madlena Ulrich
Madlena Ulrich is the Program Director for the AMI 3-6 Teacher Training at the University of South-Eastern Norway. She has a degree as Preschool Teacher in Norway and took her AMI 3-6 training in Dublin, Ireland in 1994 - 1995.
She worked as the lead teacher in the Children’s House of Tønsberg Montessori, a 0-15 environment situated in Eastern Norway, for more than 15 years and was actively involved in the development of the school. She has been a member of the Norwgian Montessori Association and much of her work is focused on the continued development of Montessori schools in Norway.
She did her AMI Training of Trainers with Molly O’Shaughnessy in Minnesota, USA and Ulla Wikefeldt, Sweden. Since 2010 she has been training students in Norway, where she works in close collaboration with Carla Foster (AMI 6-12 trainer), in addition to training in China, Thailand, Russia and Romania. Madlena frequently lectures in various countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
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