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A Survival Guide:
How to Start a 3-6 Montessori Class

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  • Speaker: Karen Pearce
  • Price: 127€
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Are you facing these challenges at the start of the school year?

  • Children arrive with different levels of readiness, and the classroom rhythm is not yet established.
  • You want to introduce freedom and responsibility, but without losing order.
  • The balance between individual work and collective experiences still feels fragile.
  • You would like to approach the first weeks with a clear plan instead of constant adjustment.

This workshop offers a structured six-week classroom framework, helping you establish routines, social cohesion and purposeful independence from the very start.

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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.

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WORKSHOP CONTENT

PART 1

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

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

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

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.

WORKSHOP CONTENT

PART 1

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

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

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

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.

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Why this workshop matters 

The first weeks of the school year are not only about settling in. They shape independence, concentration and the social harmony of the classroom for months ahead.

When the environment is thoughtfully prepared and routines are introduced with clarity, children gain confidence and freedom to work independently. When this foundation is uncertain, guides often find themselves solving the same challenges repeatedly throughout the year.

This workshop helps you approach the beginning of the school year with structure, understanding and confidence, so both you and the children can experience a calmer and more purposeful classroom.

RECORDINGS
127 EUR
per person
Recordings
Start the school year effortlessly with the 6-week classroom work plan!
✔ Recordings from the workshop
✔ Q&A with Karen Pearce
✔ Recordings in English & Czech
✔ Access to recordings for 30 days,
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GET ACCESS NOW

RECORDINGS
127 EUR
per person
Recordings
Start the school year effortlessly with the 6-week classroom work plan!
✔ Recordings from the workshop
✔ Q&A with Karen Pearce
✔ Recordings in English & Czech
✔ Access to recordings for 30 days,
Buy

Why this workshop matters

The first weeks of the school year are not only about settling in. They shape independence, concentration and the social harmony of the classroom for months ahead.

When the environment is thoughtfully prepared and routines are introduced with clarity, children gain confidence and freedom to work independently. When this foundation is uncertain, guides often find themselves solving the same challenges repeatedly throughout the year.

This workshop helps you approach the beginning of the school year with structure, understanding and confidence, so both you and the children can experience a calmer and more purposeful classroom.

TESTIMONIALS

"I truly loved the workshop and felt very happy with the content after each class. There wasn’t a single moment that didn’t feel meaningful, every part offered something valuable. Each time a session ended, I felt that Karen’s experience and her ability to share it with us were outstanding. I only wish I had had access to this when I first graduated, but I believe that after some years working in Montessori, I can now appreciate it even more and truly understand what she meant."
Workshop participant, 2025
"Karen was the perfect blend of knowledge, humor, interest and pragmatics. One of my best workshops as an experienced teacher; theory paired with very practical implementation advice. I am using her ideas already."
Workshop participant, 2025
"I loved this workshop! Really helped ease the anxiety for the first six weeks! I feel confident now."
Workshop participant, 2025
"I loved Karen as a communicator, super pleasant, clear and concrete. The videos provide clear evidence of how to put theory into practice, although with adults it is always different from seeing the reality of the environment. And all the tools offered are wonderful: games, history, music..."
Workshop participant, 2024
"I learnt about a whole new level of respecting the child. I loved the positivity and the genuine belief in children's abilities and their capability. I was really happy to understand different roles and responsibilities of individual members of the team, and see how sophisticated and purposeful it is."
Workshop participant, 2024
"Firstly, I enjoyed the feeling that Karen was mostly sharing with us her experience and useful strategies instaed of just giving us a speech. Secondly, during the workshop her points were very clear and she repeated the key words in case we remember which has been very helpful. Last but not least, the handouts are very practical and helpful to review and refer to."
Workshop participant, 2024
"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

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 38 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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FAQ

How do you successfully start a Montessori 3–6 classroom?

The first weeks of the school year set the foundation for children's independence, concentration, and social harmony. This workshop provides a structured six-week classroom framework that helps Montessori educators establish routines, introduce freedom with responsibility, and build a calm, purposeful classroom from the very beginning.

What can help make the first weeks in a Montessori 3–6 classroom easier?

Instead of constantly adjusting as new challenges arise, this workshop provides a detailed six-week classroom plan to guide the start of the school year. Karen Pearce combines a clear step-by-step framework with real-life classroom examples and practical insights from nearly 40 years of Children's House experience, helping educators confidently translate Montessori principles into everyday classroom practice.

How do you introduce freedom and responsibility in a Montessori classroom?

Children develop independence when freedom is introduced within clear limits and consistent routines. This workshop explores how to create the conditions that help children understand their freedoms, take responsibility within the Children's House community, and develop purposeful independence from the start of the school year.

How do you build classroom community in a Montessori Children's House without losing independent work?

Building a classroom community starts with creating meaningful shared experiences while continuing to respect each child's individual development. This workshop explores practical strategies for leading group activities, strengthening social cohesion, and balancing collective experiences with independent Montessori work during the first weeks of the school year. Karen Pearce also shares a collection of engaging response games and practical group activities that help guides bring children together with confidence while supporting concentration, collaboration, and a positive classroom culture.

Why are the first six weeks so important in a Montessori classroom?

The first six weeks help establish routines, expectations, and classroom culture that influence the rest of the school year. This workshop provides a clear implementation guide to help educators prepare the environment, support children's transition, and build a strong foundation for confident, independent learning.

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