THREE-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP
A Survival Guide:
How to Start a 6-12 Montessori Class
with Nicole Fedorow Rehder
Structured Six-Week Road Map:
Guided Preparation for Elementary Guides:
Supportive Tools for Real Classrooms:
Confidence Through Clarity:
Workshop Takeaways:
- Step-by-step plans for the first day, the first two weeks, and the first six weeks of school – ready to use in your classroom.
- Tools for building strong relationships with students and families from day one.
- A collection of songs, games, and follow-up work ideas to support connection, orientation, and joyful engagement.
Key Workshop Topics:
- Preparing Yourself Before the First Day – Self-reflection and strategies for building authentic relationships.
- Orientation and Connection – Designing the first day and first two weeks to foster a sense of belonging and purpose.
- Planning the First Six Weeks – Creating routines, systems, and a lesson bank to support independence and flow.
- Understanding the Phases of the School Year – Adapting your approach over time to meet the evolving needs of your students.
Introduction to the Workshop
Are you about to start a new school year in your 6-12 classroom and wondering how to begin? Join us to create a clear and practical plan for the first six weeks that will help you start the year with calm, confidence, and joy. This workshop will guide you through personal preparation, building relationships, and designing systems and activities for a successful launch.
- A fully online workshop
- 8–10 August, 20255:00 - 8.00 p.m. CEST (Friday and Sunday)
- Recording accessFor 1 month after the workshop takes place
- Speaker: Nicole Fedorow Rehder
- Certificate awarded by Montessori Institute Prague (AMI)
- Price: 127€
What will you learn in the course?
DAY 1
Before the First Day
Self-Reflection and Setting Intentions
Begin with a reflective process to clarify your vision and goals for the school year. What are your responsibilities as a guide? Where do you want the children to be by mid-term? This session offers space to align your role with the long-term development of your students and your team.
DAY 2
The First Day and First Two Weeks
Orientation and Creating Connections
Explore how to structure the very beginning of the school year – from daily routines to the prepared environment – so children can develop freedom with responsibility. You’ll receive a detailed plan for the first two weeks, along with key strategies for building classroom norms and fostering independence.
DAY 3
The First 6 Weeks and Beyond
How do we build a connected classroom from the very beginning? Explore the first six weeks, group dynamics, establish a functional system and have a bank of lessons ready. Then learn about the different phases of the year that we will encounter, their particularities and key points to focus on going forward.
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MEET THE SPEAKER
Nicole Fedorow Rehder
Nicole has been part of the Montessori community for 20 years. She has worked as a guide at both the 6–9 and 9–12 levels and has also supported new guides in mentoring roles. Nicole is known for her ability to clearly and practically articulate the subtle dynamics of daily life in a Montessori classroom. Her strength lies in translating Montessori principles into realistic, actionable steps that help guides bring the philosophy to life in their everyday practice.
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