Workshop Details
Workshops offered at A Montessori Nest are for adults and infants in arms only. Couples can include any two adults attending together.
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All workshops at A Montessori Nest are limited to eight people so we can address any particular concerns, questions and situations relevant to all the participants. There is time to share experiences and understand how to personally apply the method.
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Refreshments are included for in person workshops as well as the opportunity to explore the materials and spaces at A Montessori Nest. The address in North West Longmont is provided after registration.
Please find a list of our standard workshops, even if they are not currently scheduled.
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Any of our workshops or programs can be adapted and delivered in schools or other group setting or can be delivered through private consultation. New workshops can also be designed to address the needs of your school, group or organization.
Montessori at Home
Saturday May 2 from 1pm - 5pm
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This in person workshop introduces you to Maria Montessori, her pedagogy and the current Montessori landscape. More specifically, the workshop helps you begin to apply Montessori principles to your home and to your family relationships. For families with children up to six years old.
The main areas covered in the Workshop include:
- fundamental philosophy and principles.
- differences between a Montessori home and a Montessori school.
- being a Montessori family, guiding behaviors and routines.
- setting up the home or environment to enable independence.
- choosing materials and curriculum.
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- $85 per person $135 per couple (Any pairing of the child's caregivers)
- Limited to 8 people to facilitate small group questions and interaction.
- 4 hour workshop, includes refreshments.
- Includes a personal follow up consultation session.​
Preparing for a newborn and the first year
Saturday May 16 from 1pm to 3pm.
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Honestly, most people come to Montessori when they are considering preschools or day care for the child in their care. Even more honestly, many regret not knowing about this philosophy and practice from the birth of the child in their care. However with this workshop, you don't have to be most people! Whether this is the first child in your care or seventh, there is something in this workshop to help you prepare.
The main areas covered in the Workshop include:
- Maria Montessori's philosophy and guiding principles.
- Learning how capable and susceptible a newborn is.
- How to prepare yourself for this new role and responsibility.
- How to adjust a home or other environment to best meet a newborn's needs.
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- $45 per person $75 per couple (Any pairing of the child's caregivers)
- Limited to 8 people to facilitate questions and storytelling.
- 2 hour workshop, including refreshments.
- Includes a personal follow up consultation session.​