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4-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP

A Survival Guide:

How to Start a 3-6 Montessori Class

with Karen Pearce

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Ease the settling in period -

start the school year with a ready-made schedule!

Structured Six-Week Developmental Program:

Obtain a detailed six-week classroom work plan designed to provide a strong foundation for both individual children and the classroom community at the start of the school year.

Effective Teaching Strategies and Techniques:

Learn practical teaching strategies and techniques developed by Karen Pearce and AMI 3-6 trainer Hilla Patell, which can be implemented during the initial weeks of the school year.

Clear Implementation Guide:

Receive a clear, step-by-step guide on how to implement the 6-week program, ensuring a smooth and supportive transition for you and your students as the new school year begins.

Reassurance and Confidence:

Build your confidence and gain reassurance in knowing exactly what to do during the first six weeks, easing your workload and enhancing the overall experience in the Children's House.

Introduction to the Workshop

This online workshop is a four-day event designed for Montessori educators working with children aged 3–6. Led by experienced Montessori practitioner Karen Pearce, the workshop aims to provide participants with a structured six-week plan for a smooth and successful start to the school year.

  • A fully online workshop
  • August 15-18, 2025
    6:00 - 8:15 PM CEST (GMT+2) on all days
  • Recording access
    For 1 month after the workshop takes place
  • Speaker: Karen Pearce
  • Certificate awarded by Montessori Institute Prague
  • Price: €127
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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

All sessions take place from 6:00 to 8:15 p.m. CEST (GMT+2). Check your local time here.

PART 1

AUGUST 15

How to Get Prepared for the Upcoming School Year

The workshop will start with a reflection upon the goals of the team at the start of the school year. What are our responsibilities and roles and why are they important? What are the long term goals for the children and where do we see the children being by half term? It’s a reflective process that requires the guide to ask some questions of themselves and of their team.

PART 3

AUGUST 17

The Art of Taking a Group

How do we introduce the collective stage, as Montessori referred to it? What is going to call the child to engage and develop both themselves and that of social cohesion? How do we support the strengthening of the two psychological legs? This session will provide many teaching strategies to support the guide at the start of the year. As a practical tool to use in the classroom the workshop participants will receive a list of fun response games.

PART 2

AUGUST 16

The Timetable of the First Six Weeks

During this session participants will obtain a detailed breakdown of the schedule scaffolded with the role of the adult that needs to be implemented over the first six weeks at the start of the school year. Finally, conditions that need to be in place to enable the children to gain a sense of knowing what their freedoms are and how they can act with knowledge and responsibility within the Children’s House community will be discussed.

PART 4

AUGUST 18

Walking on the Line

Is it possible to move our society to the place of internal peace? During this session an experiment will be offered - walking on the line every day. Simple techniques will be provided that support both social collaboration and that of the self.

Q&A included

20 minutes of Q&A during each session.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

All sessions take place from 6:00 to 8:15 p.m. CEST (GMT+2). Check your local time here.

PART 1

AUGUST 15

How to Get Prepared for the Upcoming School Year

The workshop will start with a reflection upon the goals of the team at the start of the school year. What are our responsibilities and roles and why are they important? What are the long term goals for the children and where do we see the children being by half term? It’s a reflective process that requires the guide to ask some questions of themselves and of their team.

PART 2

AUGUST 16

The Timetable of the First Six Weeks

During this session participants will obtain a detailed breakdown of the schedule scaffolded with the role of the adult that needs to be implemented over the first six weeks at the start of the school year. Finally, conditions that need to be in place to enable the children to gain a sense of knowing what their freedoms are and how they can act with knowledge and responsibility within the Children’s House community will be discussed.

PART 3

AUGUST 17

The Art of Taking a Group

How do we introduce the collective stage, as Montessori referred to it? What is going to call the child to engage and develop both themselves and that of social cohesion? How do we support the strengthening of the two psychological legs? This session will provide many teaching strategies to support the guide at the start of the year. As a practical tool to use in the classroom the workshop participants will receive a list of fun response games.

PART 4

AUGUST 18

Walking on the Line

Is it possible to move our society to the place of internal peace? During this session an experiment will be offered - walking on the line every day. Simple techniques will be provided that support both social collaboration and that of the self.

Q&A included

20 minutes of Q&A during each session.

TICKETS

LIVE workshop + RECORDINGS
127 EUR
per person
ONLINE
Start the school year effortlessly with the 6-week classroom work plan!
✔ Access to the workshop LIVE on Zoom on August 15-18, 2025
✔ Q&A with Karen Pearce
✔ Interpretation in Czech
✔ Recordings in English, Czech
✔ Access to recordings until September 18, 2025
✔ Certificate of attendance issued by Montessori Institute Prague
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"Karen, thank you for sharing your experiences & wisdom with us! This will be my 3rd year as lead guide. This course has made me feel more prepared than ever. .. I am excited to implement this 6-week plan!"
Angela, 2022
"It was the most concrete workshop I have ever attended, with step-by-step guidance, examples, and hints. I am sure that this year will start off less chaotic than previous ones. Thank you very much."
Workshop participant, 2022
"It was worth it from beginning to end. It was so revitalizing to hear all your words, and the first six-week plan was amazing. It is always great to have a talented Montessorian to inspire. And that is you. Thank you so much."
Natalia, 2022
"The workshop offered useful practical information on how to start a class and also the examples/stories from Karen's experience."
Adela-Maria, 2022
"Karen, thank you so much for this very well-organized workshop, full of ready-to-use tips that bring us back to the essential: supporting the child in a positive way and guiding us as we strive to apply Montessori’s principles."
Constance, 2022
"Karen is a great speaker who has her huge theoretical knowledge blended into rich practical life experiences, and she knows how to deliver that to the audience."
Workshop participant, 2021
"I liked Karen sharing her real life experiences with us as it was easy for me to relate and understand the situations."
Workshop participant, 2021
"Karen Pearce means a guarantee of quality to me and the way she works is giving me guidance."
Workshop participant, 2021

WORKSHOP RECORDINGS

This program is created and designed for Montessori trained 3-6 guides who wish to deepen their knowledge and develop their Montessori Children’s House practice.

  • ONLINE
    Live on Zoom
  • RECORDINGS INCLUDED
    Accessible for 1 month
  • LANGUAGE OF THE WORKSHOP
    English, with Czech interpretation
  • LANGUAGE OF RECORDINGS
    English, Czech
  • CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
    Issued by Montessori Institute Prague
  • RECORDINGS OF THE WORKSHOP
    This workshop took place on August 1 - 4, 2024
  • HANDOUTS BY KAREN PEARCE
    Download hadnouts and additional materials shared during the workshop
  • IN ENGLISH, CZECH
    Access recordings in both languages
  • WATCH FOR 3 MONTHS
    In the Members Section
  • PROOF OF COMPLETION OF THE WORKSHOP
    Issued by Montessori Institute Prague upon request

WORKSHOP DETAILS

The program is created and designed for Montessori trained 3-6 guides who wish to deepen their knowledge and develop their Montessori Children’s House practice.

TICKETS

LIVE workshop + RECORDINGS
127 EUR
per person
ONLINE
Start the school year effortlessly with the 6-week classroom work plan!
✔ Access to the workshop LIVE on Zoom on August 15-18, 2025
✔ Q&A with Karen Pearce
✔ Interpretation in Czech
✔ Recordings in English, Czech
✔ Access to recordings until September 18, 2025
✔ Certificate of attendance issued by Montessori Institute Prague
Buy

The workshop starts in:

  • ONLINE
    Live on Zoom
  • RECORDINGS INCLUDED
    Accessible for 1 month
  • LANGUAGE OF THE WORKSHOP
    English, with Czech interpretation
  • LANGUAGE OF RECORDINGS
    English, Czech
  • CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
    Issued by Montessori Institute Prague

MEET THE SPEAKER

Karen Pearce

Karen Pearce is a co founder and Director of Pedagogy at The Montessori Place in Brighton, UK, where she mentors the Children's House guides. 

Karen trained at the Maria Montessori Institute (MMI) in London in 1989, with Lynne Lawrence being the Director of training. 

She went on to lead one of their model children’s houses for 18 years before becoming head of school, lecturer and course leader in the post diploma course in Observation. Throughout her years with the MMI she was extremely privileged to be mentored by world renowned trainer of trainer Mrs Hilla Patell. 

She has 36 years of Children's House experience and she lectures and runs workshops across Europe and Asia. Karen also offers a weekly online Montessori mentorship programme, Montessori Unwrapped, to support guides in putting theory into practice. 

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RECORDINGS FOR 1 PERSON
127 EUR
Access for 3 months
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Start the school year effortlessly with the 6-week classroom work plan!
✔ Access to the workshop recordings for 3 months in the Members Section
✔ Handouts and additional workshop materials
✔ In English, Czech
✔ Proof of Completion of the workshop
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