October 2022
Montessori Education Workshop
Thursday 19th October 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘The Use of Formulaic Language in the introduction of Gaeilge within Montessori Early Years‘
- A brief introduction 2nd language acquisition theory
- Gaeilge as another means of communication
- Peppering Gaeilge throughout the day
- Songs and rhymes
- Bringing repetition of common phrases into the daily routine
- Fostering natural interest with individual and small group lessons
- Open Forum
- Overview of resources provided complimentary to all attendees present at the event
Mayo
Montessori Education Network
Monday 3rd October 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Child Development in the Montessori Classroom‘
- Constructing children’s individuality
- Absorbent mind
- Sensitive periods
- Holistic development
- Independence and freedom
- Child centred Montessori Prepared Environment
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
Kildare
Montessori Education Network
Wednesday 12th 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Policies Procedures and Record
in the Montessori Classroom’
- Compliance information for Early Years Inspectorate
- Review and update of the relevant policies
- The development of policies and procedures
- Reflecting on current policies and procedures
- Factors in the Montessori classroom which influences policies and procedures
- Documentation and implementation
- Sharing of policies and procedures with parents and families
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
North West
Montessori Education Network
Monday 17th October 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Parent Teacher Meetings & Approaching Parents about Concerns‘
- Parents as the child’s primary educator
- Sharing information and knowledge of the child’s development and learning
- Documenting children’s progress and development
- Building a profile of the child
- Informal and formal communication with parents
- Parent Teacher Meeting Records
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
September 2022
North West
Montessori Education Network
Monday 19th September 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Introducing Cultural Topics
into the Montessori Classroom‘
- Reflecting individual cultural backgrounds, 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 development of the child’s home language
- Providing children with opportunities to explore their curiosity of the world
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
Montessori Education Refresher Course
Tuesday 20th and 27th September 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Montessori Mathematics Curriculum’
- 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
- Supports for parents
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Dublin
Montessori Education Workshop
Tuesday 13th September 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Creating Partnerships with Parents in the
Montessori Prepared Environment’
- Montessori philosophy and methodology
- Building relationships within the Montessori Prepared Environment
- The Montessori Record Keeping Journal and Academic Diary
- Creating a Montessori newsletter
- Informal and formal communication with parents
- Conducting Montessori parent-teacher meetings
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Dublin
Montessori Education Network
Tuesday 6th September 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Using the Montessori Record Keeping Journal
and Academic Diary 2022-23‘
- Observations
- Weekly work plans
- Mastery records
- Topic presentation plans
- Individual pupil profiles
- Parent Teacher meetings
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Limerick
Montessori Education Network
Monday 12th September 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Integrating Play and Playful Experiences
within the Montessori Curriculum‘
- What is play?
- Different types of play
- Play as the child’s work
- Child directed play
- Providing multi-sensory experiences for children
- Guided play and supporting playful activities across the Montessori curriculum
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Carlow/ Kilkenny
Montessori Education Network
Wednesday 14th September 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Preparation of the Montessori Prepared Environment‘
- Importance of the Montessori Prepared Environment
- Outdoor environment as an extension of the Montessori curriculum
- Accessibility and independent use
- Preparation and design of the outdoor space
- Education of nature
- Holistic development
- Planting through the seasons
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
May 2022
Mayo
Montessori Education Network
Monday 23rd May 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Interactive Sharing of Ideas for
Extension Materials across the Montessori Curriculum’
- Effective use of extension material in the Montessori classroom
- Key elements to consider when planning and preparing supporting activities
- Involving the child in decisions about activities
- Interactive/ Open forum – Sharing of ideas for the areas of learning: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, History, Geography, Science
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
Limerick
Montessori Education Network
Wednesday 25th May 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Geometry and Algebra‘
- Providing opportunities for exploration and discovery of shape and space
- The Geometric cabinet, Geometric cards, Geometric solids, Constructive triangles, Binomial and Trinomial cubes
- Extending children’s learning by supporting their exploration both within the indoor and outdoor Montessori prepared environment
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Montessori Education Workshop
Tuesday 10th May @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Supporting Transitions in the Montessori Classroom’
- Types of transitions
- Sensitive management of transitions
- Key relationships
- Transitions liason within and between other settings
- Parental involvement
- Professional involvement when necessary
- Policies and procedures
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Montessori Education Refresher Course
Tuesday 17th & 24th May 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘The Child as a Natural Scientist
Science for 3-6 year olds’
- The child as a natural scientist and explorer
- Science – Exploration and discovery
- Theoretical foundations
- Role of the adult
- Prepared science environment
- Science curriculum – Zoology and botany
- Ecological aspect
- Use of language and extending vocabulary
- Experimental science
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Carlow Kilkenny
Montessori Education Network
Monday 9th May @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Creating an Inclusive Montessori Classroom
Supporting Children with Additional Needs’
- Identifying the additional needs that some children experience
- Developing an inclusive approach and preparing the environment
- Creating a rich learning environment
- Sensory experiences
- Self-discipline and self-regulation
- Multi-age grouping
- Sensitive periods
- Concrete to abstract
- Support strategies for children with additional needs
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
Cork Montessori Education Network
Wednesday 4th May 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Early Numeracy in the Montessori Prepared Environment‘
- 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 the children’s progress
- Supports for parents
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
Galway
Montessori Education Network
Tuesday 3rd May 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Montessori Geography Curriculum‘
- 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
- Supporting an inclusive Montessori environment
- Ideas of how to support the inclusion of parents from diverse backgrounds
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
April 2022
Montessori Education Workshop
Monday 25th April 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Montessori Language Curriculum‘
- Montessori philosophy – basis for language development
- Absorbent mind
- Sensitive periods
- Prepared environment – a rich stimulating language environment
- The role of the teacher
- Supporting the development of children’s communication skills
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Knowledge of sound, pattern, rhythm, repetition, awareness of symbols, print, and pictures all play a key role in the development of literacy skills
- Early pre-reading and writing skills
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Dublin Montessori Education Network
Tuesday 26th April 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Art Appreciation/Arts/Crafts in the Montessori Classroom‘
- Benefits of a structured art programme within the Montessori curriculum
- Art as a therapy and a form of expression for the pre-school child
- Introducing famous artists and masterpieces
- Exploring art through different mediums in the prepared indoor and outdoor Montessori environments
- A cross-curricular approach to art appreciation in the Montessori curriculum
- Seasonal arts and crafts themes/ideas
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Wexford Wicklow Waterford
Montessori Education Network
Wednesday 27th April 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Incorporating the Montessori Curriculum with the
Aistear Curriculum Framework‘
- Developing a Montessori curriculum statement
- Principles, rights of the child
- Montessori teachers’ images of the child
- Aistear themes in relation to the Montessori curriculum
- Montessori professional practice
- Documentation, implementation, and reflection
- Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Montessori Education Workshop
Wednesday 6th April 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Incorporating Drama into the Montessori Classroom‘
- Drama strategies and techniques
- Role play in the Montessori classroom
- Drama techniques in language learning
- Communication skills
- Voice exercises using visuals
- Drama games and poems
- Preparation for end of year recitals
- Role of the Montessori teacher
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
A handout will be emailed to all attendees prior to the event, please print this for the event.
Kildare Montessori Education Network
Tuesday 5th April 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘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
Montessori Education Workshop
Monday 4th April 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Mental Health and Well-Being‘
Vulnerability is part of being alive and so too is our need to belong and believe in ourselves.
Some of the topics that will be discussed are:
- Nurturing and caring for self
- Communication patterns
- Listening to self with compassion and love
- Reflecting, understanding, and expressing emotions
- Identifying our own needs and ‘backing’ self
- How to have determined boundaries
March 2022
Cork Montessori Education Network
Thursday 24th March 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Managing Challenging Behaviour in the Montessori Classroom‘
- Defining behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties
- The context within which behavioral difficulties occur
- A systematic approach to responding to behavior
- The social environment of the classroom
- Positive relationships
- The prepared Montessori environment and classroom organization
- Teacher attitudes and behavior
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
Montessori Education Refresher Course
Tuesday 22nd and 29th March 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Montessori Geography Curriculum‘
This course will explore and discuss the following:
- Absorbent mind
- Sensitive periods
- Sensorial education
- Cosmic education
- Understanding and appreciation of the world
- Empathy and appreciation of one’s own culture and others
- Manipulative materials and visual aids including: The Solar System, Sandpaper globe and the continent globe, Jigsaw map of the world, Continent folders, The three elements, Land and water forms, Jigsaw map of the child’s continent, Countries, capitals and flags.
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
North West Montessori Education Network
Monday 14th March 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Interactive Sharing of Ideas for Extension Activities across the Montessori curriculum‘
- Effective use of extension materials in the Montessori classroom
- Key elements to consider when planning and preparing supporting activities
- Involving the child in decisions about activities
- Interactive/ Open forum – Sharing of ideas for the areas of learning; Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Maths, Geography, History and, Science
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
Dublin Montessori Education Workshop
Tuesday 8th March 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Science Curriculum – Vertebrates and Invertebrates‘
- Importance of Science for young children’s development
- Integration to other areas of the Montessori curriculum
- Language and Science
- Working scientifically
- Presentation of Invertebrae and Vertebrae material making pack
- Purpose of the activity
- Place in the curriculum
- Links to literacy and numeracy development
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
Material making pack available for €7.50 including post and packaging.
Limerick Montessori Education Network
Monday 7th March 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘DES Inspections – Incorporating Play
into the Montessori Classroom‘
- Purpose of the inspections
- Exploration of possible signposts of best practice in a Montessori environment in the key four areas; The quality of the context, the quality of the processes, the quality of the children’s learning experiences and achievements, and, the quality of management and leadership for learning
- The importance of play and exploration
- Types of play
- Learning through play
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Dublin Montessori Education Network
Tuesday 1st March 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Early Literacy in the Montessori Prepared Environment‘
- Montessori philosophy – basis for language development
- Absorbent mind
- Sensitive periods
- Prepared environment – a stimulating rich language environment
- The role of the teacher
- Supporting the development of children
- Communication skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, knowledge of sound, pattern, rhythm, and repetition
- Awareness of symbols, print, and pictures – all play a key role in the development of literacy skills
- Listening skills
- Speaking skills
- Early pre-reading and writing skills
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
February 2022
Montessori Education Workshop
Thursday 17th February 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Mindfulness and Yoga‘
- A brief history of Yoga
- Benefits of Yoga for young children
- Types of Yoga suitable for young children – Traditional practice, Themes/ Games/ Stories, Yoga cards, Meditation/ Relaxation/ Music, Mindfulness
- Yoga Class – Practical 1
- Yoga Class – Practical 2
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
Dublin Montessori Education Workshop
Tuesday 1st February 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Montessori Mathematics Curriculum‘
- 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
- Links with Asitear Siolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
Montessori Education Refresher Course
Tuesday 8th & 15th February @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Sensorial Education‘
- Sensitive Periods
- Prepared environment
- Child’s need to work and be active
- The role of the teacher
- Sensorial Materials
- Qualities of the materials
- Refinement of the Senses
- Presentation of the materials
- Three Period Lesson
- Links to Aistear Siolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
January 2022
Mayo Montessori Education Network
Monday 31st January 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Art Appreciation/ Arts/ Crafts
in the Montessori Classroom’
- Benefits of a structured art programme within the Montessori curriculum
- Art as a therapy and a form of expression for the pre-school child
- Introducing famous artists and masterpieces
- Exploring art through different mediums in the prepared indoor and outdoor Montessori environments
- A cross-curricular approach to art appreciation in the Montessori curriculum
- Seasonal arts and crafts themes/ideas
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum
Galway Montessori Education Network
Monday 31st January 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Supporting Diversity in the Montessori Classroom‘
- Countries of the world
- Cultural baskets
- Continent folders
- Multi-age groupings
- Creating links between the different families in the Montessori setting
- Language in the Montessori classroom
- Celebrating customs and traditions
- Building a library to support diversity in the Montessori classroom
- Ideas on how to support the inclusion of parents from diverse backgrounds
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
Kildare Montessori Education Network
Tuesday 25th January 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘The Montessori School Community‘
- Parental involvement and contribution
- Parents as supporters and active partners
- Volunteering, sharing information, and consultation
- Formal and informal communication
- Opportunities for professional development and training in parental involvement
- Awareness of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic background
- Accessing parent’s knowledge of their child’s development and learning
- Integrating parent’s knowledge and input into the planning and assessment of children’s learning and development
- Policies and procedures to support parental engagement
- Involving parents in the compilation of policies
- Supporting parents in understanding their child’s learning and development
- Support reflection on the quality of partnerships with parents http://aistearsiolta.ie/en/Building-Partnerships-With-Parents/Self-evaluation-Tools-/Building-Partnerships-with-Parents-Self-evaluation-Tool-.pdf
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
Cork Montessori Education Network
Wednesday 26th January 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Managing a Montessori Early Years Environment‘
- Guidance on preparing a Montessori prepared environment
- Promotion of freedom and independence in the Montessori environment
- Maintaining child centeredness and positivity
- 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
- Legislation and regulations
- Aistear Siolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
Limerick Montessori Education Network
Monday 24th January 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Montessori Sensorial Materials‘
- Providing children with opportunities to explore, discover, be creative and extend previous learning
- Cylinder blocks, pink tower, broad stair, long rods, color boxes, touch boards, touch tablets, fabric box, sound boxes, baric tablets, thermic tablets, stereognostic sense
- Helping children to understand concepts such as matching, comparing, ordering, sorting, size weight, height, length, and capacity.
- Supporting language development
- Linking the sensorial materials to the Aistear curriculum
- Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open Forum
Dublin Montessori Education Network
Tuesday 18th January 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Montessori Geography Curriculum
The Solar System’
Identification and exploration of;
o The Sun
o The Planets
o The Earth
o The Moon and Stars
· Montessori Birthday Celebration
· To develop a child’s curiosity
· To develop an understanding of the world
· To understand and represent geographical representation
· Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
· Open Forum
North West Montessori Education Network
Monday 17th January 2022 @ 7.00-9.00pm
Online
‘Art Appreciation/ Arts/ Crafts
in the Montessori Classroom‘
- Benefits of a structured art programme within the Montessori curriculum
- Art as a therapy and a form of expression for the pre-school child
- Introducing famous artists and masterpieces
- Exploring art through different mediums in the prepared indoor and outdoor Montessori environments
- A cross-curricular approach to art appreciation in the Montessori curriculum
- Seasonal arts and crafts themes/ideas
- Links to Aistear Síolta Practice Guide
- Open forum