This workshop provides direct practical experience with the Montessori Materials and is open to Educators, Students and anyone who is interested in learning how to manipulate the Montessori Materials based on Dr Maria Montessori’s Philosophy.

This workshop will include opportunities to practice with the materials and to gain the practical knowledge to be able to present the materials in a Montessori Early Childhood Service.

The Materials covered in this workshop are as follows:

CARE OF ENVIRONMENT (0-3)  

  • Washing tables   
  • Sweeping   
  • Dusting  
  • Mopping  
  • Glass cleaning  
  • Table setting  
  • Watering plants  
  • Leaf dusting  
  • Flower arranging  

MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS (0-3)  

  • How to roll and unroll a mat   
  • How to carry a chair and table   

CARE OF SELF/PERSON & GRACE AND COURESY  

  • Coughing/sneezing/yawning (0-3)  
  • Wiping a nose (0-3)  
  • Handwashing at the basin (0-3)  
  • Preparing face washers (0-3)  
  • Face washing (0-3)  
  • Dressing Frames   
    • Large Buttons (0-3)  
    • Buckles (3-6)  
    • Handouts for others (0-6)  
  • Dressing and undressing (0-3)  
    • Shoes  
    • Jumper  
  • Changing wet clothes (0-3)  
  • Brushing shoes (0-3)  

 

 

Upcoming Workshops

Name Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost (AUS $)
Practical Life 1 Montessori Workshop 12 April 2025 08:00 am - 04:30 pm Forest Lake 1 $290.00
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