SNMTA Events 2021

Limerick Montessori Education Network 

Monday 24th of May 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online

‘Sharing and Reflecting on Learning from the Leadership for Inclusion Early Years Programme (LINC)’

This event will explore:

• The importance of attitudes, knowledge, and skills in promoting inclusion.
• Creating an inclusive environment for all.
• Collaborating with parents and other professionals including Early Years Specialists to support inclusive practice.
• Information on the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM)
• New learning and good practice, achieved from LINC Course to foster a more inclusive culture, practice, and pedagogy will be shared.
• Links to Aistear Siolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

Dublin Montessori Education Workshop

Tuesday 25th of May 2021 7.00-9.00pm

Online

‘The Montessori Prepared Outdoor Environment‘

This event will explore:

• Montessori Outdoor Curriculum
• Outdoor environment as an extension of the Montessori classroom
• Holistic development of the child
• Education of nature
• Planning of school garden
• Planting through the seasons
• Schedule of planting
• Open Forum
• Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide

Cork Montessori Education Network 

Wednesday 19th of May 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online

‘An Emergent and Inquiry-based Montessori Curriculum‘

This event will explore:

• What is an emergent and inquiry-based curriculum?
• Sources of an emergent curriculum.
• Organizing the curriculum around the children’s interests.
• Observation and discussions with children
• Developing learning opportunities that align with their interests.
• Effective and efficient ways of displaying and documenting the children’s learning,
• Facilitating parents’ share in their children’s learning journey.
• Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

Dublin Montessori Education Network 

Tuesday 18th of May 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online

History in the Montessori Prepared Environment

Timeline of Seasons

This event will explore:

• Timeline of Seasons through discussion, using models, photographs and pictures
• Importance of the Timeline of Seasons
• Presentation of the Timeline of Seasons materials
• The purpose of the activity and its place within the Montessori curriculum
• Links to numeracy and literacy
• Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open forum

Galway Montessori Education Network

Monday 17th of May 2021 7.00-9.00pm

Online

‘Incorporating the Montessori Method into Festivals and Celebrations‘

‘Learning the cultural attributes of one’s own ethnic identity takes time. Even more so does learning about someone else’s culture. Young children are just beginning their journey.’

 

• Reflecting individual cultural background, religion, or traditions in the Montessori prepared environment
• Montessori curriculum materials and activities to support awareness of other cultures
• Celebration of traditional festivals
• Supporting the child and families in the transition from home to Montessori school
• Language and communication
  • Support the development of the child’s home language
  • Celebrate the richness that is variety in languages
• Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open forum

Carlow Kilkenny Montessori Education Network 

Tuesday 11th of May 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online

‘Early Numeracy in the Montessori Prepared Environment’

This event will explore:

• Montessori philosophy
• Importance of numeracy in the early years
• Numerical awareness
• Montessori learning materials
• Sensorial basis
• Development of numeracy
• Using mathematical language
• Mark making
• Role of the adult
• Preparing the environment
• Planning the children’s learning
• Reviewing children’s progress
• Support for parents
• Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide.
• Open Forum

Dublin Montessori Education Network 

Tuesday 4th of May 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online

‘Montessori Coffee Care and Share’

Preparing for the end of year 

This event will explore:

• Join us on Zoom 
  It’s as easy as 1,2,3…
  1. Send us your question queries comments etc prior to the event via the following link:  https://zfrmz.com/ljSrqH7n7ANdcmIOapUg
  2. Bring the coffee with you
  3. Let’s share and care
• End of Year Reports
• End of Year Parent-Teacher Meetings
• Graduation

Kildare Montessori Education Network 

Tuesday 27th of April 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online

‘Early Literacy in the Montessori Prepared Environment’

This event will explore:

• Montessori philosophy- basis for language
• Absorbent minds
• Sensitive periods
• Prepared environment- a stimulating rich language environment
• The role of the teacher
• The development of children
• Communication skills- verbal and non-verbal communication, knowledge of sound, pattern, rhyme, and repetition
• Awareness of symbols, print, and picture- all of which play a key role in the development of the child’s literacy skills
• Listening skills
• Speaking skills
• Early pre-reading and writing skills
• Communication
• Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open forum

Limerick Montessori Education Workshop

Monday 26th of April 7.00-9.00pm

Online

‘Montessori Mathematics Curriculum‘

This event will explore:

• Montessori philosophy
• Importance of numeracy in the early years
• Preparing the environment
• Numerical awareness
• Montessori learning materials
• Sensorial basis
• Development of numeracy
• Mathematics learning materials and activities
• Using mathematical language
• Mark making
• Planning the children’s learning
• Reviewing the children’s progress
• Support for parents
• Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open forum

Mayo Montessori Education Network 

26th of April 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online

‘Nurturing and extending Interactions in a

Montessori Prepared Environment’

This event will explore:

• Nurturing positive, trusting relationships
• Montessori Prepared Environment
  • Nomalisation
  • Nurturing self-discipline
  • Problem solving
  • Grace and courtesy
  • Use of Montessori materials
• Extending interactions
• The adult as a role model
  • Balance adult led with child led activities
  • Listening and speaking
  • Respect
  • Choice
  • Difference
• Partnerships with parents
• Aistear Síolta Practice Guide- Nurturing and extending Interactions
• Open forum

Dublin Montessori Education Network 

Tuesday 20th of April 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Mapping the Montessori Curriculum to Aistear Curriculum Framework’

This webinar will explore:

• Developing a Montessori Curriculum statement
• Principles and rights of the child
• Montessori teachers image of the child
• Aistear themes in relation to the Montessori Curriculum
• Montessori professional practice
• Documentation, implementation and reflection
• Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open forum

This event is now fully booked please email katie.teachers@smsi.ie to be placed on the waiting list.

Montessori Education Refresher Course 

Monday 12th of April 7.00-9.00pm

&

Monday 19th of April 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Montessori Science Curriculum‘

Cost of the refresher course:

• €30 for members (5 staff within the member’s service can avail of the member’s rate)
• €45 for non-members

Once a booking has been made you will be redirected to the website to make an online payment, alternatively you can contact katie.teachers@smsi.ie for further details on making a payment via bank transfer or cheque.

Contemporary research confirms Montessori views of the importance of science learning in early years, not only because children will learn about science but also because it provides an opportunity to lay the foundation for scientific literacy and to promote the holistic learning and development of the child.

This course will include:

• A review of the Montessori science programme of education will be used to demonstrate how children can investigate their everyday world to build a deeper understanding of the ‘big ideas of science’
• Why is science important for young children’s development
• Integration to other areas of the Montessori curriculum
• Working scientifically
• Assessment
• Language and science
• Role of the teacher
• Preparing the environment
• Nature indoors and outdoors
• Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open forum

Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford Montessori Education Workshop 

14th of April 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

Montessori Practical Life Curriculum

Cost of the Workshop:

• €15 for members (5 staff within the member’s service can avail of the member’s rate)
• €25 for non-members

Once a booking has been made you will be redirected to the website to make an online payment, alternatively you can contact katie.teachers@smsi.ie for further details on making a payment via bank transfer or cheque.

This webinar will explore:

• Practical Life supporting the child’s development
  • Independence
  • Concentration
  • Fine and gross motor skills
  • Sense of responsibility
  • The basis for future learning
  • Promotion of self-discipline
  • Social and emotional development
• Presentation of activities
  • Elementary movement
  • Care of self
  • Care of the environment
  • Grace and courtesy
  • Practical application, ideas, and activities
• Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open forum

Carlow Kilkenny Montessori Education Network 

Tuesday 13th of April 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Montessori Geography Curriculum- Continent folders’

This webinar will explore:

• Supporting an inclusive Montessori Prepared Environment
• Supporting children to develop cognitive skills and to begin understanding the world around them
• Presentation of continent folders
• Food, music, flags of the world, arts and crafts
• Creating links between different families attending the Montessori setting
• Creating a collection of materials to support diversity in the Montessori Prepared Environment
• Ideas on how to support the inclusion of parents from diverse backgrounds
• Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open forum

Limerick Montessori Education Network 

Monday 22nd of March 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘The Montessori Geography Curriculum’

• Promoting diversity in culture and celebrating differences
• The sandpaper globe
• The colored globe
• Jigsaw- map of the world
• Continent baskets and folders
• Land and water forms
• Reconstructing natural environments using animal models
• Picture stories of other cultures
• Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

Dublin Montessori Education Workshop 

Tuesday 16th of March 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Time Matters- History Curriculum’

Discussion and exploration of the following:

• Children will learn through experiences the concept of time and change
• Counting time- days, weeks, months, years
• Family tree
• An understanding of the sequence of events
• Timeline of a child’s day
• Dates in a child’s life- birthday
• Past and present
• Benefits and the purpose of the activities
• Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open forum

Dublin Montessori Education Network 

Tuesday 23rd of March 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Policies, Procedures, and Records

Tusla Early Years Covid 19 Inspections’

This webinar will explore:

• Compliance information for Early Years Inspections
• Review and update of the relevant policies
• The development of policies and procedures
• Reviewing and reflecting on current policies and procedures:
  • Health and Safety policy and statement
  • Risk Management policy
  • Infection Control policy
  • Communication with parents
• Factors in the Montessori classroom which influence policies and procedures
• Documentation and implementation
• Sharing of policies with parents and families
• Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open forum

Galway Montessori Education Network 

8th March 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Communication with Parents- Montessori Prepared Environment’

• Communication that supports the child’s learning and development
• Sharing information and knowledge of their child’s development and learning
• Parents- child’s primary educator
• Role of the teacher
• Documenting children’s progress and development
• Building a profile of the child
• Parent-teacher meetings
• Aistear Siolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

Carlow/Kilkenny Montessori Education Network 

Tuesday 9th of March 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Importance of the Sun including material making’

• Importance of the sun through discussion using models, photos, and pictures
• Importance of the sun in the solar system
• Presentation of the ‘Importance of the Sun’ materials
• The purpose of the activity and its place within the Montessori curriculum
• Material making
• Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

Montessori Education Network 

2nd March 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Montessori Coffee, Share and Care’

Join us on Zoom 
It’s as easy as 1,2,3…

1. Send us your question queries comments etc prior to the event via the following link: https://zfrmz.com/sndSX5T4psvGBKPcul6n
2. Bring the coffee with you
3. Let’s share and care

Dublin Montessori Education Network 

23rd February 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Montessori Geography Curriculum- The Continents’

• Presentation of ‘Continent Folders’
• Food, music, flags of the world, arts and crafts
• Creating links between the different families attending the Montessori setting
• Creating a collection of materials to support diversity in the Montessori prepared environment
• Supporting an inclusive Montessori environment
• Ideas on how to support the inclusion of parents from diverse backgrounds
• Links to Aistear Siolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

Carlow/Kilkenny Montessori Education Network 

Tuesday 9th of February 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Documenting the Child’s Development in the Montessori Prepared Environment’

This webinar will explore:

• Documenting and maintaining an overview of children’s progress and development through- observations, weekly work plans, mastery records, and topic presentation plans
• Developing individual pupil profile plans
• Identifying strengths and areas that need support
• Evaluative quality of Montessori materials
• Montessori presentations
• Assessment and recording
• Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

Mayo Montessori Education Network 

8th of February 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Developing the Montessori Prepared Outdoor Environment’

This webinar will explore 

• The importance of the Montessori prepared outdoor environment
• Accessibility and independent use
• Preparing the outdoor environment
• Evaluating your existing outdoor space
• Designing different areas within the environment- opportunities for practical life, sensorial, mathematics, literacy, and numeracy
• Fostering a love of nature and developing a sense of wonder and awe
• Providing inclusive opportunities for all children
• Opportunities for creative exploration
• Holistic development
• Partnership with parents
• Outdoor resources

o  Variety and sufficient

o  Reflect diversity

o  Open-ended natural materials

o  Sense exploration

o  Challenging and progressing in learning

o  Well maintained and safe

o  Storage

• Aistear Siolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

Limerick Montessori Education Network 

8th of February 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Communicating with Parents within a Montessori Classroom’

This webinar will explore:

• Supporting families to feel welcomed, valued, and respected.
• Sharing information about Montessori Philosophy
• Guided exploration of the Montessori Prepared Environment.
• Building a partnership between parents, families, and teachers for the benefit of the child
• Links to Aistear Siolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

Dublin Montessori Education Workshop 

2nd of February 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Managing a Montessori Early Years Environment with Covid- 19 Regulations’

The following areas will be explored in this webinar 

• Guidance on preparing a Montessori prepared environment  in line with Covid-19 regulations
• Promotion of freedom and independence in the Montessori environment
• Maintaining child centeredness and positivity
• Practical Life activities adapted in line with Covid-19 regulations
• Preparation and adaptation of the outdoor prepared environment
• Opportunities and support and development of self-discipline and self-regulation
• Communication with parents
• Child’s progress and development
• Safety in drop off and collections
• Social distancing
• Dealing with suspected cases of Covid-19
• Supports available and how to access them
• Legislation and regulations
• Aistear Siolta Practice Guide

Cork Montessori Education Network 

27th of January 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Communication with Parents- Montessori Prepared Environment’

This webinar will explore:

• Communication that supports the child’s learning and development
• Sharing information and knowledge of their child’s development and learning
• Parents- child’s primary educator
• Role of the teacher
• Documenting children’s progress and development
• Building a profile of the child
• Parent-teacher meetings
• Aistear Siolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

Kildare Montessori Education Network 

26th of January 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Montessori Practical Life Curriculum’

• Practical Life supporting the child’s development
• Independence
• Concentration
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Sense of responsibility
• The basis for future learning
• Promotion of self-discipline
• Social and emotional development
• Presentation of activities-
• Elementary movement,
• Care of self
• Care of the environment
• Grace and courtesy
• Practical application, ideas, and activities
• Aistear Siolta Practice Guide
• Open Forum

North West Montessori Education Network

25th of January 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Nurturing Interactions in a Montessori Prepared Environment’

Building relationships

• Positive responsive
• Trusting

Interactions

• Adult /child
• Child/child
• Adult /adult -staff, parents

Respect

• Choice
• Difference

Impact of the Montessori prepared environment

• Normalisation
• Nurturing self-discipline
• Problem solving

Use of Montessori materials

• Grace and courtesy

The adult as a role model

• Balance adult-led with child-led activities
• Model respectful language
• Respond
  • Tone
  • Body language
  • Consistent
  • Appropriate
  • Clear
  • Developing resilience
  • Listening and Speaking

Aistear Síolta Practice Guide

Open Forum

 Montessori Education Network 

19th of January 2021 @ 7.00-9.00pm

Online Webinar

‘Montessori Coffee Care and Share’

Join us on Zoom 
It’s as easy as 1,2,3…

1. Send us your question queries comments etc prior to the event via the following link: https://zfrmz.com/sndSX5T4psvGBKPcul6n
2. Bring the coffee with you
3. Let’s share and care