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:

History – day and night

History – A child’s timeline

History – birthday celebrations

History – timeline of your day

History – famous people cards

Geography – Sandpaper globes: land and water.

Geography – continental painted globe

Geography – Earth structures/layers

Geography – Land, air and water.

Geography – land and water forms

Geography – The Continents map

Geography – Australia map

Geography – flag drawing

Geography – The Solar System

Geography – The Volcano.

Geography – Volcano cards

Geography – cards and folders/boxes (Handmade)

Cultural objects, cooking and experiences.