Online Workshop for 6-12
How to Set Up
the 6-12 Outdoor Environment
Help children explore, understand and love the universe through their own experience.
- Live on Zoom + recording for 30 days
- Kristyna Turkova
- August 11, 20265:00-7:00 p.m. CEST
- Price: €47
"His intelligence becomes whole and complete because of the vision of the whole that has been presented to him."
Maria Montessori
Do you recognize this in your environment?
You have outdoor space, but it does not yet work as a true extension of the 6-12 prepared environment.
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"We have outdoor space, but we don't know how to use it in a Montessori way." The playground was designed for younger children and does not reflect the needs of 6-12-year-olds.
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"Outdoor time often becomes just free play" instead of meaningful, purposeful work that supports Cosmic Education.
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"We don't have a large campus." You are not sure whether authentic outdoor opportunities are possible in a small space.
This workshop will help you turn the outdoors into a living part of Cosmic Education, whatever the size of your space.
Workshop Takeaways:
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Cosmic Education brought to life Explore how gardens, wildlife, weather, geography and practical projects become living experiences that help children understand their place in the universe.
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Practical ideas you can implement immediately Leave with concrete examples, design principles and adaptable ideas for schools with both large campuses and small outdoor spaces.
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Cultivating connection, responsibility and stewardship Learn how a thoughtfully prepared outdoor environment helps children develop curiosity, a sense of belonging and genuine care for the natural world.
Workshop Topics
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Understanding the needs and developmental characteristics of children aged 6-12 and how these shape outdoor opportunities
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Exploring the role of the outdoor environment within Cosmic Education and bringing Cosmic Education to life through nature
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Creating opportunities for observation, research and real-life investigations
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Discovering how nature helps children develop a sense of belonging and stewardship
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Exploring practical examples and inspiring case studies that can be adapted to any Montessori elementary setting
This workshop offers a practical way to see the outdoors as a living part of Cosmic Education.
Who It Is for:
- Montessori teachers and assistants working with children aged 6-12
- Practitioners preparing or improving an elementary outdoor environment
- Parents of children aged 6-12
- Anyone who wants to connect children with nature through meaningful, purposeful work
Kristyna Turkova
Kristýna Turková has been the founder, director and teacher at Montessori Kampus in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, since 2009. She completed AMI Diploma Courses for ages 0-3, 3-6 and 6-12, as well as an Orientation Course for ages 12-18 at the Association Montessori Internationale, in addition to many other courses.
She has three children, each in a different plane of development. Her vision is to make Montessori Kampus an inspiring bilingual school full of love, understanding, wisdom, strength and beauty: a place where both children and adults find a safe space to freely develop their human potential. Her own next step is to become an AMI Montessori trainer.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before joining the online workshop How to Set Up the 6–12 Outdoor Environment.
When and where will the workshop take place?
The workshop will take place live online via Zoom on August 11, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. CEST. You can participate from anywhere in the world.
Is a recording included?
Yes. All registered participants will receive access to the workshop recording for 30 days, so you can revisit the content after the live session.
What if I cannot attend the workshop live?
You can still register and watch the recording during the 30-day access period. Attending live is recommended if you would like to participate in the Q&A and breakout room discussions.
Do we need a large garden or school campus?
No. The workshop is designed for a wide range of environments, from large campuses and gardens to small urban schoolyards. You will explore adaptable ideas that can be applied to the space you currently have available.
Who is this workshop for?
The workshop is suitable for Montessori teachers and assistants working with children aged 6–12, practitioners preparing or improving an elementary outdoor environment, parents and anyone interested in connecting children with nature through meaningful and purposeful work.
What will I learn during the workshop?
You will explore how the outdoor environment can become a living extension of Cosmic Education. The workshop will include practical ideas for observation, research, gardening, wildlife exploration, real-life investigations, collaboration and purposeful outdoor work.
Will there be an opportunity to ask questions?
Yes. A live Q&A session is included in the workshop. Participants will also have an opportunity to exchange experiences and ideas through breakout room discussions.
How much does the workshop cost?
Full workshop access costs €47 per person and includes the live Zoom session, the Q&A, breakout room discussions and access to the recording for 30 days.
"If the idea of the universe be presented to the child in the right way, it will do more for him than just arouse his interest, for it will create in him admiration and wonder, a feeling loftier than any interest and more satisfying."
Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
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