3-6 Workshops & Events

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3-6 WORKSHOPS

3-6 Zoom In…Series: The Forgotten Trio | Sarah Werner Andrews | continues October 29, 2025
Montessori & the Science of Literacy Series | Jess Fraley | continues November 6, 2025
AMI 3-6 Refresher Course: Freedom and Discipline | Polli Soholt | starts November 12, 2025
The Bells and Beyond: Exploring Music as an Aspect of Culture Series | Sarah Werner Andrews | starts January 13, 2026
AMI 3-6 Orientation Course | Jess Fraley | starts April 7, 2026

October 29, 2025 & March 11, 2026 | Tuesdays | 4:00-5:30 pm PT / 7:00-8:30 pm ET
Sarah Werner Andrews | Online | $65 per workshop

3-6 ZOOM IN…SERIES: THE FORGOTTEN TRIO

Are you looking for a little inspiration? This series of “micro-refreshers” for 3-6 Montessori teachers will focus on one key activity each session. These often forgotten exercises of Practical Life do not have materials on the shelves, but have a powerful impact on your classroom community.  Learn tips for implementation, share and problem-solve difficulties, and discover for yourself why these simple activities are invaluable for children's social and emotional development.  Come see what you're missing!

Grace & Courtesy Lessons
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm PT / 7:00-8:30 pm ET

Recorded Workshop Available for Purchase Soon!

Walking on the Line
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm PT / 7:00-8:30 pm ET

REGISTER - $65

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2527

The Silence Game
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
4:00-5:30 pm PT / 7:00-8:30 pm ET

REGISTER - $65

Attendees from Oregon can earn hours for ORO(Set I). Attendees from Washington can earn STARS credit.

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2528

November 6, 2025 & January 8, 2026 | Thursdays | 4:00-5:30 pm PT / 7:00-8:30 pm ET
Jess Fraley | Online | $65 per workshop

MONTESSORI & THE SCIENCE OF LITERACY SERIES

This three-part series connects Montessori’s 3–6 classroom practices with the Science of Reading, offering a clear framework for understanding how reading develops. From building foundational skills to fostering fluent, joyful readers, participants will gain tools to support every stage of early literacy.

Understanding Phonemic & Phonological Awareness
Thursday, September 25, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm PT / 7:00-8:30 pm ET

In this foundational session, guides will develop a strong understanding of the essential role phonemic and phonological awareness play in learning to read. Participants will explore how children build sensitivity to sounds in language-rich environments and how to recognize and support this developmental progression. Drawing from both literacy research and Montessori practice, educators will learn to approach key materials—such as sound games and sandpaper letters—with renewed insight and purpose.

Recorded Workshop Available for Purchase Soon!

The Discovery of Reading
Thursday, November 6, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm PT / 7:00-8:30 pm ET

This session deepens guides’ understanding of the cognitive processes behind decoding and orthographic mapping. Participants will explore how Montessori materials like the Moveable Alphabet and early phonetic reading exercises support these processes. By connecting the neurological underpinnings of early reading to classroom practice, guides will strengthen their ability to individualize instruction during the crucial phonological stage of reading development.

REGISTER - $65

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2533

The Path to Total Reading
Thursday, January 8, 2026
4:00-5:30 pm PT / 7:00-8:30 pm ET

In the final session, educators will expand their understanding of what it means for a child to become a fluent, confident reader. We’ll examine how vocabulary development, comprehension, and a love of language grow over time, and what role the teacher plays in cultivating these capacities. By connecting Montessori’s concept of “total reading” with current literacy science, guides will be better equipped to observe reading development, adapt their support, and guide children toward independent, joyful, and meaningful reading.

REGISTER - $65

Attendees from Oregon can earn hours for ORO(Set I). Attendees from Washington can earn STARS credit.

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2534

AMI 3-6 REFRESHER COURSE:
FREEDOM & DISCIPLINE

November 12-December 10, 2025 | Wednesdays (no meeting 11/26) | 4:00-6:30 pm PT / 7:00-9:30 pm ET
Polli Soholt | Online | $400

This online refresher consists of four sessions, plus four hours of observation with written reflections. Reflections are due after the sessions conclude and may be completed concurrently. Each session will explore Montessori theory and philosophy related to Freedom and Discipline, with a focus on supporting the development of self-discipline and include time for discussion, questions, and participant reflections.

Topics covered include:

  • Activities for children with emerging self-discipline

  • Benevolent techniques to foster discipline

  • The child/guide relationship

  • Montessori definitions of freedom, discipline, and obedience

  • The three levels of obedience and practical support for each

  • Establishing and introducing environment guidelines organically

  • Using positive, consistent, and clear language

  • Flexibility and benevolence in guiding behavior

  • Synchronizing the roles of guide and assistant.

Supporting theory includes:

  • The Absorbent Mind

  • Social development

  • Observation

  • Freedom of choice

  • Sensitive period for movement

  • Development of the will

  • Normalization and deviations

  • Control of error

REGISTER - $400

AMI Diploma Holders completing all required aspects of the course can earn the AMI Refresher Course Certificate. All other attendees will earn a Certificate of Attendance.
Attendees from Oregon can earn hours for ORO(Set I). Attendees from Washington can earn STARS credit.

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2535

THE BELLS & BEYOND:
EXPLORING MUSIC AS AN ASPECT OF CULTURE

January 13, 2026-February 3, 2026 | Tuesdays | 3:30-5:30 pm PT / 6:30-8:30 pm ET
Sarah Werner Andrews | Online | $330 for Series / $85 per workshop

This four part series explores how singing, movement and rhythm, the sensorial work with the bells, and writing music all combine to make music a joyful part of the children's daily life. Each session will bring new songs to sing, true stories of music and musicians, rhythm, and movement activities to share with the children the very next day. Along the way, you'll gain confidence with the bells, develop your understanding of the elements of music, learn how to prepare your environment for music, and have a great time in the process!

Entire Series

REGISTER - $85

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2536

Singing & the Elements of the Scale
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
3:30-5:30 pm PT / 6:30-8:30 pm ET

REGISTER - $85

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2537

Listening, Pairing & Grading
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
3:30-5:30 pm PT / 6:30-8:30 pm ET

REGISTER - $85

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2538

Rhythm & Movement
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
3:30-5:30 pm PT / 6:30-8:30 pm ET

REGISTER - $85

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2539

Appreciation & Composing Music
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
3:30-5:30 pm PT / 6:30-8:30 pm ET

REGISTER - $330

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2540

Attendees from Oregon can earn hours for ORO(Set I). Attendees from Washington can earn STARS credit.

AMI 3-6 ORIENTATION COURSE

April 7 - May 12, 2026 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:30-6:30 pm PT / 6:30-9:30 pm ET
Jess Fraley | Online | $950

This AMI Orientation Course is designed to support adults by providing an orientation to the Montessori approach for 3-6 year olds. This course is ideal for 3-6 Montessori classroom assistants, or any other adult who is interested in gaining more knowledge about Montessori. The course will cover an introduction to the theoretical foundations of Montessori education and practical tips to bring the theory into practice.

This 60-hour course includes online instructor lead sessions with independent student work between class meetings, and 9 hours of observation. Each cohort will be offered an overview of Montessori developmental theory including: the history and framework of Montessori education, goals of anti-bias education, young children's cognitive, physical, and language development, preparation of the adult, prepared environments for learning, the importance of observation, supporting independence, and the development of self-discipline and the will. The online class sessions will be a combination of lecture/discussion, small group work, videos. The additional independent work will consist of readings, reflections, classroom observations, videos, and online discussions. ln addition, participants will learn and practice spoken language activities and songs to enjoy with 3 -6 year olds. The depth of information will provide participants with a clear overview of Montessori’s revolutionary concept of education.

Participants completing all required aspects of the course can earn the AMI 3-6 Orientation Course Certificate.
Attendees from Oregon can earn hours for ORO(Set I). Attendees from Washington can earn STARS credit.

REGISTER - $950

BIPOC 10% Discount Code: BIPOC2541