4-Day Workshop Recordings

A Survival Guide:

How to Start a 6-12 Montessori Class

  • Recordings from the workshop
  • Instant access
  • Nicole Fedorow Rehder
  • Price: 127€

Structured Six-Week Road Map:

Walk away with a flexible yet clear six-week plan to help launch your 6–12 classroom with structure and confidence.

Guided Preparation for Elementary Guides:

Learn practical strategies for the first day, first two weeks, and beyond – including orientation routines, building community, and essential classroom systems.

Supportive Tools for Real Classrooms:

Access concrete planning materials: lesson ideas, songs, games, and follow-up work suggestions, all grounded in real classroom experience.

Confidence Through Clarity:

Feel reassured knowing what to expect and how to prepare – this workshop will help you begin the year grounded, organized, and ready to connect.

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.

  • Recordings from the workshop
  • Instant access
  • Nicole Fedorow Rehder
  • Price: 127€
  • Recording
    available for 1 month
  • Speaker: Nicole Fedorow Rehder
  • Certificate awarded by Montessori Institute Prague
  • Price: 127€

What will you learn in the course?

The course is structured across three days.

Day 1 

Before the First Day:
Self- Reflection and Building Relationships

  • Setting intentions and Goals for the Year
  • Phases of the Year and Impact
  • Building Successful Relationships

Day 2 

The First Day and The First Two Weeks: Orientation and Creating Connections

  • Objective of Day One
  • Planning Day 1
  • Orienting the Students to Expectations
  • Objectives for the First Two Weeks

Day 3 

The First 6 Weeks: Creating Systems and Building a Bank Of Lessons

  • Systems for Success
  • Planning and Preparation
  • Fantastic Follow-up
  • Evaluation Your Success

Get Access to Recordings

FULL WORKSHOP ACCESS

RECORDINGS

127 EUR

Start the school year effortlessly with the 6-week classroom work plan!
 

✔ Recordings from the workshop
✔ Q&A with Nicole Fedorow Rehder
✔ Recordings in English & Czech
✔ Access to recordings for 30 days,

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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FAQ

How do you successfully start a Montessori 6–12 classroom?

The first weeks of the school year help establish the routines, relationships, and classroom systems that support learning throughout the year. This workshop provides a practical six-week roadmap together with ready-to-use classroom resources, helping Montessori elementary guides begin the year with structure, confidence, and purpose.

What can help make the first weeks in a Montessori elementary classroom easier?

Instead of figuring everything out as the year unfolds, this workshop provides a clear plan for the first day, the first two weeks, and the first six weeks of school. Alongside a practical roadmap, participants receive ready-to-use planning materials, including lesson ideas, songs, games, and follow-up work suggestions, all grounded in real Montessori classroom experience.

How do you build strong relationships with students in a Montessori elementary classroom?

Strong relationships begin with thoughtful preparation and meaningful connections from the very first day. This workshop explores practical strategies for welcoming students, creating a sense of belonging, and establishing authentic relationships that support learning throughout the school year.

How do you create classroom systems that support independence in a Montessori 6–12 classroom?

Clear classroom systems help children develop independence, responsibility, and confidence in their daily work. This workshop explores how to establish routines, organize the first six weeks, and build a lesson bank supported by ready-to-use lesson ideas and follow-up work suggestions that help educators guide learning with greater confidence.

How do you help students feel connected during the first weeks of school?

The first days of school are about more than orientation—they help children feel welcomed, connected, and ready to learn. Participants will explore practical songs, games, classroom activities, and follow-up ideas that strengthen classroom community and create a joyful, engaging start to the school year.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?

Feel free to contact us!