The arts bring Montessori learning to life! Join us for a session on integrating music, movement, visual art, and drama into core Montessori lessons. From rhythmic word games to storytelling through art, discover engaging strategies that spark creativity and enhance learning. Plus, explore activities with the Montessori tone bells! #Montessori#ArtsIntegration#CreativeLearning#HandsOnLearning#MontessoriEducation
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Breakout Session Spotlight
Cooking in the Montessori classroom goes beyond food prep! This session will explore how hands-on cooking activities enrich lessons in Geography, Science, Math, and Language. Gain practical ideas, recipes, and the confidence to incorporate cooking into your 3-6 environment. Let’s inspire students to learn through meaningful, real-life experiences! #MontessoriCooking#HandsOnLearning#PracticalLife#MontessoriEducation
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Looking to enhance your reading instruction? Join this session for a comprehensive, hands-on phonics reading program featuring engaging activities, sight word practice, level-appropriate readers, and more! Take home ready-to-use materials and gain support in implementing the program in your classroom. Empower your students to become confident readers! #MontessoriReading#PhonicsProgram#TeacherSupport#HandsOnLearning
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Elementary Guides plan on attending Rosemary’s session, “Practical Life for the Elementary Classroom – The Backbone to Living the Cosmic Approach through Servant Leadership Practical Life forms the foundation of a harmonious classroom, weaving together Care of Self, Care of Environment, Grace and Courtesy, and Control of Movement. This workshop explores how meaningful work in…
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Plan on attending Crystal Dahlmeire’s session “Educating The Human Potential: Challenges in the 21st Century” “Education should seek the release of human potential.” —Maria Montessori In today’s world, Montessori educators face unique challenges, from technology use to state standards and the lingering effects of COVID. Join this workshop to revisit Montessori’s key principles and explore…
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Join Dr Heather Gerker and Sheba Kapur for their session, ‘Every Contribution Matters: Empowering Montessori Educators Beyond the Classroom; How can Montessori teachers extend their advocacy beyond the classroom? Join our workshop to explore advocacy as a lifelong journey. Discover how individual and collective efforts, from small gestures to significant actions, contribute to a larger…
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Keynote Spotlight
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Laura Lackner Saylor, as our Keynote Speaker! Dr. Saylor will be delivering an insightful talk on *”The Intersection of Cognitive Science and Montessori Education”*, exploring how cutting-edge research aligns with Montessori principles. Don’t miss her breakout session on *”The Science of Reading”*, where she’ll dive deeper into how cognitive…
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10 More Days to Register for the CMS Conference
Only 10 More Days to Register for the CMS Conference! This conference is a great value. Get 5 hours of professional development for only $150. Don’t miss out on hearing Colleen Wilkinson as the keynote speaker, who will be presenting on “Of All Things, Love is the Most Potent: Apply Trauma Informed Practices in Our Community.”…
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“Of All Things, Love is the Most Potent”
Join us to hear Colleen Wilkinson speak about “Of All Things, Love is the Most Potent: Apply Trauma Informed Practices in Our Community. Discover the profound impact of trauma-informed practices within Montessori classrooms as we learn from our keynote speaker, Colleen Wilkinson. Gain insights into the evolving understanding of childhood trauma and explore how it…
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