Uncovering the Universal Potential of Childhood

Online Montessori Conference

16–20 November, 2020

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About the conference

Through her work, Maria Montessori found that all children have an unlimited, unbiased and profound potential through what she called the Absorbent Mind. This potential is so profound that the only limits to a child are the limits of the environment in which they live and play.  

In any environment for children under six years of age, the role of the adult is the most important. We can best aid the child by preparing ourselves intellectually and spiritually. As caregivers, role models and guides, we will explore at this conference how to best prepare an oasis of peace for children, whether in a school, home, community or a homeschooling family.

Our conference goes beyond just preparing the environment. It fosters an understanding of how the mind of the child works and what it needs in any culture or place.

Montessori is a powerful global movement. It can uncover the universal potential of every child around the world.

What makes this conference unique?

It's online!

Online speakers will share their wealth of knowledge in a more accessible way. This conference has the potential to reach people and communities that would otherwise find it difficult to attend a typical conference. As an added bonus, the presentations will be recorded and you will be able to watch them as many times as you wish for a small fee.

It's free!

During the conference, the presentations will be free for everyone. We believe that limited funds should not stop the powerful potential that comes from understanding the Montessori Method. All children deserve an oasis of peace provided by a loving guide. Continued access to the presentations will be available for purchase after the conference.

It's cultural!

Speakers from all over the world will come together to share their expertise and culture. Participants will experience the universal nature of the Montessori Method, including how it can be applied in a multitude of cultures. It is truly for all children.

The conference is aimed at:

Homeschooling Parents

As a homeschooling parent, you will learn more about Montessori philosophy, age-appropriate activities, and ways to prepare your home. You will learn how to adapt materials to your specific needs, family, and culture.

Teachers

As a teacher, you will learn ways to deepen your understanding of children and gain new ideas for preparing your environment. By seeing how Montessori is applied in various countries and cultures, you will appreciate the universal potential of each child.

Parents

As a parent of a Montessori child, you will learn more about the Montessori Method and how to supplement it at home. You will share in the wonder of the Montessori Method and it's positive impact on children.

School Administrators

A school administrator does not work directly with children but works to support them. At this conference, you will learn effective ways to better support your teachers and community.

Community Members

Children are a part of every culture and every community. Whether you are a grandparent, school volunteer, or play another role in a child’s life, you will learn how to better support children in your community.

Program and speakers

Video sessions with the following guest speakers will be streamed online over the course of five days, on 16–20 November 2020.

The recordings will be available each day for 24 hours starting at 9am CET

Biff Maier

To Educate the Human Potential

Dr. Punum Bhatia

Cultivator of the Human Spirit: Revisiting Maria Montessori's Journey

Ruth Anne Hammond, M.A.

Connecting with Babies and Young Children: How to Slow Down without Guilt or Boredom

Marlene Barron

Key ‘language’ activities and strategies for parents and teachers

Paula Zhou

The Art of Listening

Dr. Philip Snow Gang

Montessori as Mindful Education

Sandra Houston

The Importance of the Practical Life activities

Dr. Paul Epstein

The "4th period" lesson: thinking routines

Frank Leto

Method to Music

Charlotte Cushman

Discipline is Not a Bad Word

Maria Eva Chaffin

Behaviors in the Early Childhood Montessori Classroom

Olimpia Mesa

Brain and Learning 0 to 6: How to prepare your child for school

Michael Strong

Loving Your Child's Mind: How to have fun intellectual conversations with any child ages four and up

Cindy Acker

We Can't Go Back - Microaggressions and Antiracist Practices in the Montessori Classroom

Simone Davies

Meeting the needs of our infants and toddlers

Shamiemah Jassiem

The underlying principles that support the successful management of a Montessori Classroom

Pamela Green

Montessori from the beginning

Letty Rising

The power of storytelling

Jana Morgan Herman

The power of storytelling

Margaret Whitley

What Can We Do? Preparation of the Adult

Kira Solomatova

Connecting with Babies and Young Children: How to Slow Down without Guilt or Boredom

Gabrielle Kotkov

How to Support the Development of Reading and Writing at Home

Shawn Edwards

Parenting with Emotional Intelligence and Love

Barbara Murphy, PhD

Building Physical Literacy in Montessori

Martin Yaconis, Engr.

Building Physical Literacy in Montessori

Katelynn Johnson

Arrange Your Toddler's Room to Support Concentration

Anna Langstaff

Montessori N.E.S.T: A framework for preparing your home environment

Susan Tracy McDaniel

The How and Why of Montessori Parent-Infant Programs

Lorena Tasker

Role Modeling During Early Childhood: The Adult in The Prepared Environment

Teri Canaday Freeman

Mindfulness for the moment

Anya, Montessori From The Heart

The Absorbent Mind

Meishan Hutchison

Making creative art available to all children

Claudia Mann

In Montessori's Footsteps, Observation Shows us the Way

Devi Sekaran

Montessori Inspired Prepared Environment for Home Learning

Sara McCarty

The Importance of Outdoor Play

Sylvia Arotin

A practical "How-to" guide for mastering the art of Montessori communication – Tackling praise, sharing & big emotions!

Nathalie Alvarado

Montessori is for everyone: raise independent and curious kids

Kiran Paek

Mindful Guidance in Sibling Rivalry

Michelle Gao and James Lu

A day in Montessori homeschool

Lucie Hajkova

Growing up in a multilingual environment

Charlotte Snyder

Technology and Montessori

Wendy Kaneshige

Positive Growth: Navigating Emotions & Creating Healthy Boundaries

Pamela Shanks

Executive Function: Skills for Learning and Life

Register for free

In an effort to make this event accessible to anyone in the world who is interested, we are making this conference free. Registration is required.

Discover the unlimited potential of childhood by signing up for the conference below. This free registration will give you access to all the talks during the conference.

Lifetime access

With Lifetime Pass you will be able to watch and rewatch conference presentations at any time, when it is most convenient for you! 

With such an amazing group of speakers, you can get the most out of this conference watching the talks at your own pace and having the possibility to rewatch your favorite speaker as many times as you need, even a year or more from now. 

You will also get some special deals from our partners and sponsors!

Register

In an effort to make this event accessible to anyone in the world who is interested, we have made this conference free. Registration for the free access was possible during the time of the conference, from November 16th till 20th.

Now you can access the talks from the conference only with our Lifetime Access Pass.

With Lifetime Access Pass you will be able to watch and rewatch conference presentations at any time, when it is most convenient for you! 

With such an amazing group of speakers, you can get the most out of this conference watching the talks at your own pace and having the possibility to rewatch your favorite speaker as many times as you need, even a year or more from now. 

With lifetime access, you'll get perks from our partners and sponsors:

 

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"Whoever touches the life of a child, touches the most sensitive part of a whole which has roots in the most distant past and climbs toward the infinite future."

MARIA MONTESSORI

Our team

The conference is organized by a team of Montessori enthusiasts with teaching experience from five different continents.

Lucie Tamasova

Founder

Jemina V. Vallee

Montessori Trainer, Founder of Montessori & More

Lucie Hajkova

3-6 AMI teacher

Paulina Dominguez

0-3 and 3-6 AMI teacher

Theodora Petsa

0-3 NAMC teacher

Any questions? 

You can check out our support and FAQs page! And if you still miss your answers, please, get in touch with us.