1. I’m completely new to the Montessori approach
Suggested course: Introduction to Montessori, 1.5 hour online workshop + Q&A, US$10
This is the place to start if you would like:
* a general overview of the Montessori approach
* how it works in practice, and
* answers to common questions like whether it would work for your child
* for any age child
2. I want to set up my home in a Montessori way
Suggested course: Setting up your home Montessori-style, 4 week e-course, US$49
What you’ll get:
* room-by-room ideas to set up your home to get rid of the clutter and create an engaging environment for your child
* receive a lesson every few days over the 4 weeks to help you set up your home in a Montessori way
* lessons apply to any age child from 0 years up to around 6 years
* you can also join a Facebook group to get support and feedback from others about your spaces
3. I want to know how to apply Montessori with my toddler
Suggested course: Montessori for Toddlers. 2 hour online workshop + Q&A, US$29
This would be the course to follow:
* if your child is around 12+ months up to 3 years old – feel free to follow this course earlier to be prepared for the toddler years
* to know which Montessori activities would be best at each stage for your toddler
* to get tips for setting up your home for this age group, and
* how to get cooperation from your toddler
For those wanting to go deeper
If you’ve already read my book, The Montessori Toddler, you might want to go deeper and follow this workshop with Nichole Holtvluwer, Working with Toddlers without Power Struggles.
4. I am pregnant, have a newborn, or a baby up to 6 months old
Suggested course: Montessori for Babies. 2 hour online workshop + Q&A, US$29
This course will help you:
* prepare for your baby and set up their room to meet their needs
* understand what is important in the first 6 months and what to expect up to 1 year old
* how to lay a rich foundation for your baby’s communication and movement
* we also cover eating, sleeping, and baby’s rhythms
5. My child won’t listen to me and/or I’m having trouble being a calm parent
Suggested course: Applying the “How to Talk So Kids will Listen” approach. 2 hour online workshop + Q&A, US$29
You’ll learn:
* exactly how I get cooperation with the children in my class and how you can apply this at home
* how to understand what is going on for your child and how to respond in a positive way
* alternatives to time out and punishment that we use in a Montessori approach
* how to deal with your child’s tantrums
* for young children up to around 6 years old – it’s never too early to start with this approach, the earlier you start the better
6. My children are fighting all the time
Suggested course: Raising peaceful siblings, 2 hour online workshop + Q&A, US$29
I put this course together for parents who find the principles hard to put into practice with more than one child. We’ll look at:
* how to deal with your children fighting in a more peaceful way
* avoiding sibling rivalry
* tips for getting ready for a new sibling
* and more…
7. I want to start my own Montessori playgroup
Suggested course: Setting up a Montessori playgroup, 2 week bootcamp, US$399
This course will show you everything I’ve learned from running my own Montessori playgroup for 10+ years. We’ll look at:
* how to get started
* what materials you’ll need
* tips to find a great location
* how to spread the word
* examples of materials to use with parents
* an example of a budget to guide you
* and the work you need to do on yourself to be able to help parents
If you have any questions about which course to follow, you are always welcome to contact me. I check my email regularly and will get back in touch as soon as possible.
And you will keep access to any courses purchased indefinitely so you can come back to them anytime.
8. I want to go deeper
Try one of the masterclasses:
- Raising children in a time of technology (with Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike) More info
- Raising Bilingual/Multilingual Children (with Eowyn Crisfield) More info
- Toileting the Montessori way (with Ferne van Zyl) More info
- Montessori for Preschoolers, 3 to 6 year olds (with Jeanne-Marie Paynel) More info
- Working with Toddlers without Power Struggles (with Nichole Holtvluwer) More info
- Anti-bias Parenting (with Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell) More info