Free the Child's Potential
AND YOU WILL TRANSFORM THEM INTO THE WORLD
At Montessori World Educational Institute, we provide WASC-accredited programs for both teachers and parents who are interested in learning engaging educational activities for children and how to create the conditions that enable children to become happy and competent.
Founded by Robert Blodget, Ed.D., Margaret Homfray, Phoebe Child, and Edna Andriano. Read More...
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Elementary I Series (ages 6 - 9):
Reimagine and transform education. Inspire discovery.
Foster critical thinkers & innovators. Deepen the human experience.
Live Online Training via Zoom
Fridays & Saturdays (6-9PM PST) | 13 Sessions
July 18 & 19 and 25 & 26
August 8 & 9 and 15 & 16
September 5 & 6 and 12 & 13
Final Session: October 10
$3200 full series only
We are excited to respond to requests for Elementary I Training for ages 6-9 starting this summer 2025 via ZOOM, with Elementary II to be scheduled in 2026. Please see the flyer below with dates and more information. We are coordinating time zones from California to Madagascar and Malaysia with lecture times set for 6 - 9 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Fridays and Saturdays to allow those who have work schedules to maintain them. Locals have the added option of attending in-person lab practice time in Cambria, CA, while distance learners meet with instructors in private zoom sessions.
Journey through a tapestry of classroom experiences implementing Montessori principles and consider ways to engage and develop minds through investigative learning. Explore Montessori learning materials, as well as other resources aligned with the science of learning and consider strategies to create engaging, student-centered classrooms rooted in the science of development. Discussions focus on the vital development of the adult guide and the essential qualities of master teachers—with the awareness, insight, and ability to guide students and unlock their full potential. We serve as a catalyst and invite you to reflect on emerging insights from neuroscience and research. This is especially relevant in today’s context, where there is a growing need to foster community, build meaningful relationships, and develop skills in positive communication, guidance, grace and courtesy, social-emotional awareness, diversity and inclusion, tolerance, and anti-bias understanding. These are all essential elements in creating optimal learning environments and nurturing harmonious communities of independent learners, critical thinkers, and innovators—grounded in empathy, prosocial values, and emotional intelligence. The Montessori elementary classroom becomes a mini democratic society--a working laboratory to gain awareness and grow abilities, to navigate justice issues, learn to listen to one another and communicate needs respectfully, to negotiate and problem-solve challenges with empathy while empowering each person's voice and story! These core values and the competencies built with growing social emotional skill, far exceed the traditional academic curriculum. But, let's get excited with academics as well! Concept and skill development across core curricular areas is enriched through a STEAM and “Big Picture Science” framework, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Music, and Language Arts to inspire deeper understanding and meaningful connections. Dr. Montessori directed teachers to keep current with science discoveries and modern tools. She described a spiraling curriculum increasing in complexity, moving from concrete explorations to abstract visualization and ideation--all inspired and held by the Universe with every person--every creature-- every rock having a cosmic role, interconnected and interdependent in a cosmic plan. Let's consider the full scope of Montessori's Cosmic Education for a world of peace and harmony. Montessori recognized that spark of interest and the power of curiosity and discovery were keys. The spirit of Montessori honors and calls upon all of us to protect and nurture the spirit of the child and his important work to construct himself and thrive. We, the adults, must be fully prepared and present for this grand paradigm shift in education! Join us on this developmental journey to reimagine elementary education together!
Prerequisite: The Primary Training (ages 2.5 to 7) is required in order to enroll in Elementary I or II Training Series. More Info
This course includes 13 live Zoom sessions, each 3 hours long (39 hours total), held over 7 weekends from July to October 2025. With additional independent work and assignments, the total estimated coursework is 60 hours.
Nurture the reasoning mind. Honor the imagination. Empower the explorer.
Enroll today for the Elementary I Training Series to gain the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to guide children through this rich and foundational stage of learning.
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The Institute offers courses based on interest and enrollment. If you don’t see the course or series you’re looking for, please complete our Registration Form. Under the Live Workshop Requests section, let us know which course you would like to see offered and where you would like it to be held.
You may also join the waitlist for any of our Zoom workshop series by selecting the appropriate option under Zoom Online Workshops. Once enrollment becomes available for a requested course, we will contact you with further details.
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