Behavioral Challenges in the Montessori Classroom
Practical strategies with Dr. Silvia C. Dubovoy, for guides and assistants working with children 3-6
Understand the child first, then decide how to respond.
When a child withdraws, wanders, has an intense reaction, or struggles to begin an activity, the behavior may have many possible reasons. Dr. Silvia C. Dubovoy explores how careful observation can help Montessori educators understand a child's strengths and needs.
- Friday, October 23, 20265:00-8:00 p.m. CESTCheck your timezone
- Fully online, live on Zoom3 hours, with reflection, discussion and questions. Simultaneous interpretation into Czech
- €47per person
Does this sound familiar?
Every guide and assistant meets these moments in the classroom:
- A child withdraws
- A child wanders
- A child has an intense reaction
- A child struggles to begin an activity
The behavior may have many possible reasons. This workshop shows how careful observation can help you understand a child's strengths and needs before deciding how to respond.
About the workshop
Developmental understanding, connected with practical approaches in the prepared environment.
With a focus on children ages 3-6, the workshop connects developmental understanding with practical approaches in the prepared environment. Participants will consider the roles of communication, sensory experiences, relationships, purposeful activity, and concentration.
Together you will discuss respectful ways to protect safety, adapt the environment, teach useful alternatives, and collaborate with families and other professionals when needed.
- Observation firstDescribe behavior objectively and consider the child's developmental profile before you act.
- The prepared environmentAdapt activities, the environment and adult communication to support participation.
- Working togetherRecognize when collaboration with families and other professionals may be helpful.
What you will take away
Participants will be able to
- Describe behavior through objective observation.
- Consider a child's strengths, needs, and environment.
- Identify respectful responses to challenging situations.
- Adapt activities and adult communication to support participation.
- Recognize when collaboration may be helpful.
What the workshop covers
Observing behavior objectively and considering the child's developmental profile.
Understanding what behavior may communicate.
Responding calmly while protecting safety and dignity.
Adapting the Montessori environment and teaching practical alternatives.
Supporting concentration, participation, and growing self-regulation.
Reflection, discussion, and questions.
Get your ticket
Who this workshop is for
Montessori guides, assistants and school leaders working with children aged 3-6, and anyone who wants to respond to behavioral challenges with understanding rather than reaction.
Join Dr. Silvia C. Dubovoy live on Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00-8:00 p.m. CEST.
Check your timezone
- Live 3-hour workshop on Zoom
- Taught live by Dr. Silvia C. Dubovoy
- Reflection, discussion and questions
- Simultaneous interpretation into Czech
Optional extras below can be added with one tick in the same form.
Optional extras
Each one is a tick-box in the same registration form. Nothing to arrange separately.
Awarded by Montessori Institute Prague, for your professional development records.
Video course with AMI 3-6 trainer Madlena Ulrich: 23 videos plus bonuses on preparing the whole 3-6 environment.
Your speaker
Dr. Silvia C. Dubovoy
Dr. Silvia C. Dubovoy holds a PhD in Psychology and is an AMI trainer for Assistants to Infancy (0-3) and Primary (3-6). She is Director of Training at the Montessori Institute of San Diego, established in 1996.
In 1983, she earned an AMI Diploma in Inclusive Education through study with Dr. John Osterkorn, with whom she worked closely. Her approach has also been deeply influenced by her years of professional work with Dr. Carl R. Rogers.
She brings these experiences together in her work with children, families, and educators, emphasizing observation, acceptance, and each child's capacity for growth.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this workshop for?
Will there be a recording?
Is the workshop interpreted into Czech?
How long is the workshop, and how is it structured?
What time is that in my timezone?
The workshop runs 5:00-8:00 p.m. CEST on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Reference: Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00-8:00 p.m. CEST (Prague), 8:00-11:00 a.m. PDT (San Diego).
Do I get a certificate of attendance?
How do I join on the day?
Register for the workshop
Join Dr. Silvia C. Dubovoy live and leave with practical, respectful ways to understand and respond to behavioral challenges in your 3-6 classroom.
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