Discover Montessori Insights and Practical Strategies that ignite wonder, nurture a love of learning, and foster joyful, holistic growth.
January 29 – February 2
Join us for our 7th online event for parents and educators of children aged 0–6.
Presented by Childhood Potential Club
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You’re not just caring for a child; you’re shaping the future, one interaction at a time.
It's an incredible journey filled with joy, love, and growth, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. The constant juggling act, the overwhelming responsibility, and the desire to provide the best possible guidance can sometimes leave you feeling uncertain and exhausted.
Maybe, right now you're…
- Wanting to spark engagement, excitement and love of learning in your child, but unsure how to prepare an environment and activities that ignite your child’s curiosity and enthusiasm.
- Unsure how to navigate a spectrum of challenging behaviors or testing of limits, while balancing freedom with boundaries and discipline.
- Struggling to navigate diverse perspectives and styles among caregivers, from partners, school team members, and family for the child's benefit.
- Overwhelmed while juggling diverse classroom needs, balancing individual and group dynamics, adapting to varied learning and emotional paces, or addressing each child’s special educational needs.
- Feeling stuck in endless cycles of power struggles, engaging in constant battles of wills, raising your voice, explaining or repeating yourself, only to feel unheard.
- Overloaded by too much information and 'perfect' images, bombarded with parenting tips and “correct” Montessori environments on social media, leading to self-doubt in your methods and choices.
- Running on empty while navigating your own emotions amidst your child’s emotional tornado, feeling drained and seeking moments of calm for yourself.
There has to be a better way!
What if instead you were able to...
- Gain a deep understanding of your child's emotional and intellectual needs, unraveling the reasons behind their behaviors and equipping yourself with the knowledge to respond more effectively and compassionately.
- Foster their natural love of learning by creating an environment that keeps them happily engaged, stimulating their curiosity and aiding their cognitive development through wonder and discovery.
- Discover key developmental milestones and learn how to nurture your child's growth, providing them with the right tools and support at every crucial stage of their early years.
- Guide behavior and establish nurturing boundaries confidently, creating a positive and respectful space that enhances both discipline and emotional intelligence in children.
- Learn to skillfully manage a variety of classroom needs, from individual learning styles to group dynamics to suit each child's pace and requirements.
- Bridge differing viewpoints among family or school teams, fostering a unified approach to your child’s growth, ensuring that every adult involved contributes positively to their development.
- Rediscover the excitement in your role as a parent or educator, while managing your own emotions effectively to create a more peaceful and fulfilling personal and professional life that enhances your well-being and ability to support the children in your care.
This is exactly what you’ll experience at the Childhood Potential Online Montessori Conference!
Childhood Potential is a free virtual Montessori conference offering Montessori strategies and techniques from world-class experts to parents and educators of children ages birth to six.
If you are a new parent or teacher, or one with years of experience, you might be looking for an introduction to these topics, a validation of your practices, or a deep-dive into Montessori principles and practices.
No matter where you are on your Montessori journey, this conference will answer your questions and deepen your understanding of Montessori principles and practices and help you unlock the limitless potential of childhood.
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Program and speakers
Conference lectures will be streamed online over the course of five days, on 29 January – 2 February, 2024, free to all attendees. Premium pass holders can have access to all conference lectures at any time during and after the conference.
Pre-conference LiveTalk Sessions
Let's warm up a bit and enjoy some time together even during the week before the conference!
These pre-party sessions are designed as presentations with Q&A sessions, to answer your most burning questions and cut the waiting for our conference week!
Live Lecture + Q&A
22 January
6.00pm CET/9am PST
Tim Seldin
How to Raise an Amazing Child: Navigating Montessori at Home
Live Lecture + Q&A
23 January
9:00pm CET/noon PST
Sylvia Arotin
Exploring the Foundations of Montessori
Live Lecture + Q&A
25 January
6.00pm CET/9am PST
Simone Davies
The Art of Observation: Selecting the Perfect Activities for Your Child
Monday 29 January, 2024
Montessori Foundations
Dive into the rich world of Montessori theory, philosophy, and principles, and unravel the intricacies of early childhood development. This day is tailored for those eager to understand the scientific underpinnings of Montessori education. Whether you're a new enthusiast or a seasoned practitioner, this day will deepen your appreciation and understanding of the Montessori method.
Live Lecture + Q&A 6.00pm CET/9am PST
Mariana Bissonnette
Montessori vs. Conventional Education: How Montessori's Non-Punitive Method Works & Why We Love It
Maren Schmidt
Building Brains the Montessori Way
Sarah R. Moore
How children learn best
Lynda Apostol
The Human Tendencies: a framework for Montessori Assessment
Pamela Shanks
Grace and Courtesy: The Key to Normalized Behavior
Yogi Patel
Nurturing Harmony: The Power of Montessori, Adlerian, and Positive Discipline in Routines and Order
Haley Turner
Montessori’s 10 Commandments
Anya Garcia
Unveiling the Magic of the Absorbent Mind & seizing golden age opportunities from birth till age 6
Jorge Beira
Humans & The Science behind Montessori
Mary Ellen Maunz
The Universality of Montessori
Pamela Green
Is There a Difference Between Guidance and Teaching, and How Might We Know?
Tuesday 30 January, 2024
Prepared Environment & Activities
Discover how to create nurturing, stimulating environments both in the classroom and at home, and learn about a variety of activities that align with Montessori principles. This session will guide you through curriculum topics and practical ways to extend learning outside the traditional classroom setting. It's an invaluable resource for parents and educators striving to provide a holistic, enriching learning experience for young children, blending theory with practical, real-world application.
Live Lecture + Q&A 5pm CET
Val Alino
Unlearn to learn:
The pathway to conscious teaching!
Paul Epstein
Work needs play
Susan Tracy McDaniel
Age-appropriate Responsibilities - Allowing your child to contribute to home and family life
Spencer Russell
How parents can support their child’s reading at home while making it fun
Zil Jaeger
Foundational Literacy Practices for the 3-6 Classroom
Emese Szanyi
Use your home environment to prevent and deal with tantrums
Heather Pratt White
The Power of Storytelling
Kiran Paek
Meeting the needs of neurodivergent children with a strategic individualized lesson plan
Katherine Sullivan
Cribs and Floor Beds: Looking at Early Sleep Environments through a Montessori Lens
Madhuri Prasad
Routine around mealtime
Miriam Magre Loren
The Magic of Reading in a Montessori Setting
Aleta Ledendecker
Using Puppets to Enhance Grace and Courtesy
Wednesday 31 January, 2024
The Prepared Adult
Understand the critical role of adults in the Montessori setting. Engage in introspective discussions about personal growth, continuous education, and self-care. Discover strategies for self-reflection and well-being that not only enhance your effectiveness as an educator or parent but also enrich your personal journey. This day is a reminder that the journey of teaching is also a journey of self-discovery and personal development.
Live Lecture + Q&A 5pm CET
Laurent Lavollay-Porter
A 360-Degree Approach to Working With and Raising Young Children
Amy Williams
Help! My Students Are Losing it (and So Am I)! How We Get in Our Own Way
Julia Volkman
Stress, Resilience, and Learning
Luz Casquejo Johnson
Transformation of the Parent: Montessori Ideals at Home
Paula Zhou
The prepared adult: A different kind of observation
Cristina Sanz Ferrero
Knowing yourself and what you need to meet the child’s real needs with Adlerian self-knowledge
Eder Cuevas Iturralde
The adult that the adolescent needs
Gabriela Trejo
The development process that parents experience in a Montessori school
Charlotte Awdry
Embodied Parenting - Understanding of self
Katelynn Chittenden Johnson
10 Steps to effective parent education - a guide for teachers and administrators of parent-child programs and schools
Laura Froyen
Preparing the Adult through Inner Child Work
Thursday 1 February, 2024
Communication and Discipline
This day emphasizes the importance of social-emotional development, offering fresh perspectives on positive discipline and strategies to strengthen the child-adult connection. Delve into practical approaches for addressing challenging behaviors, and learn how to foster an environment of mutual respect and understanding. This day is crucial for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills and develop a more harmonious and effective relationship with children.
Live Lecture + Q&A 8pm CET
Jeanne-Marie Paynel
Family Meetings Made Simple: Building Peaceful Homes Together
Chip DeLorenzo
Reclaiming Self-Regulation in the Montessori Classroom
Dona Matthews
How to Build a Relationship with Your Child to Weather Any Storm
Flora McCormick
5 Ways to Avoid Power Struggles with strong-willed children.
Shamiemah Jassiem
Rewards & Punishments: Why there is no place for it in a Montessori Classroom
Michelle Tovar
Less Yelling, More Connecting - 5 Shifts to Transform your Parenting
Letty Rising
Language of Reverence: Exploring the Power of Language
Séverine Schlayen
Why and how cultivating autonomy and independence upholds a child's dignity
Amorette French
Montessori and Autism: Answering Your Questions
Elizabeth Slade
Language of Reverence: Exploring the Power of Language
Shruti Kumar
Compassionate Discipline
Gabrielle Kotkov
Frequently Asked Questions About Multilingualism
Sinem Degerli
Positive discipline in a Montessori Classroom
Iñaki Llamas
Focus on What's Strong & Not What's Wrong
Kit Malvar Llamas
Focus on What's Strong & Not What's Wrong
Friday 2 February, 2024
Empowering Communities and Looking Forward
Explore the dynamics of team collaboration in classrooms and schools, and discover innovative strategies for effective parent-teacher partnerships. This day also casts an eye to the future, discussing innovations and future trajectories in Montessori education. It's a day of inspiration and forward-thinking, perfect for those committed to shaping a better, more connected educational world for our children.
Live Q&A Session:
8pm CET
Charlotte Snyder
Ask me anything:
Live Q&A Session with your questions!
Gavin McCormack
Trust in Education: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Through Montessori Principles
Dr. Joyce Pickering
Never Too Soon: Early Identification of Learning Differences
Ashley Causey-Golden
Beyond the Shelf: Creating Peace Education for the Whole Child
Barbara Murphy
The Joy of Montessori: Exploring Happiness through Meaningful Connections
Amy Cushner
Never Too Soon: Early Identification of Learning Differences
Rodrigo Núñez
Understanding dementia under Montessori’s approach
Alejandra Rosas
Fostering your child’s cognitive development
Kayla Tychsen
Montessori for the Marginalized
Katie Brown
What Families Need to Know about Public Montessori
Teri Canaday Freeman
Discovering Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Kasia Ustowska-Gmerek
Dancing Towards Peace: The Montessori Perspective
Kei Ikeda
Dancing Towards Peace: The Montessori Perspective
Hi, I’m Lucie.
I'm your Host at the Childhood Potential Conference. As a founder of MontessoriParenting.org, mother of three and stepmom of two, my journey has been deeply rooted in the Montessori philosophy. My passion has led me from opening schools in Kenya and Guinea to creating the online Childhood Potential Club, all with the mission to make Montessori education accessible, affordable, and impactful for parents and educators everywhere.
Grab your ticket and join me and all the amazing experts for a one-of-a-kind event that will help you unlock the unlimited potential of your child. I can’t wait to see you there!
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We are committed to making a difference beyond the conference room. A portion of our profits from the conference and courses is dedicated to supporting Montessori schools in underserved regions around the world. It is with deep respect and love that we proudly share some of the remarkable projects we've had the honor of supporting:
- Montessori Children’s House, Camp Verde, AZ, USA
- Thomas Sankara School, Dubreka, Guinea
- Noble Sprouts of Faith School, Lagos, Nigeria
- Maha's Montessori mission, Nizip, Southern Turkey
- Utu Centre of Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
- Montessori UA, Ukraine: Assisting three schools in Bucha, Kryvyi Rig, and Cherkasy amidst challenging times.
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