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 to reimagine elementary education together!