Heather White

The Absorbent Mind Unveiled: Harnessing the Power of Early Learning

Discover the incredible potential of early childhood development in this engaging workshop! We’ll explore Dr. Maria Montessori’s concept of the absorbent mind, uncovering its two stages—the unconscious and conscious phases—and how they shape language acquisition and identity. Learn about the four key pillars Maria Montessori identified: the horme (innate drive), the inner teacher (self-guided learning), the mneme (memory and recall), and the nebulae (limitless potential). Finally, see how the Montessori prepared environment nurtures these forces and gain resources to continue your learning journey. Perfect for parents, educators, and Montessori guides, this session will leave you inspired and empowered to support young learners.

AUDIO VERSION

Heather White

Heather White, Ed.S., M.Ed., NCSP, is a Montessori educational coach and content creator. She works in several capacities with adult learners working to receive their Montessori certification from The Center for Guided Montessori Studies and is an adjunct professor for Sarasota University. She is AMS credentialed at the 3-6 and 6-9 age groups and also has experience with children ages 0-3 and 9-12 as a Montessori in-home caregiver, assistant classroom teacher, and tutor. She has received certification in Anti-Bias, Anti-Racism from AMS and nationally as a Montessori Coach from the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector. Heather has found immense joy over the last fifteen years in guiding classroom educators, administrators, parents, and caregivers to better understand the Montessori Method in an effort to continue utilizing its wonder in their work with children. Contact her on social media at @montessori.matters.

Discussion

Your questions will be answered after the conference.


  1. heatherleahayn@gmail.com says:

    Hi, everyone! 🌞 Happy Monday! Welcome to the Childhood Potential Conference.

    Thank you for joining me for this session on The Absorbent Mind. I hope you find valuable insights and inspiration to take back with you. If you have any questions throughout the session, feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to provide answers or guidance.

    So glad to have you here—let’s make it a great session! 😊

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