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Course Curriculum

    1. 0.1 Instructions for the Early Childhood Overview Course

    1. 1.1 Introduction Video

    2. 1.2 Fundamental Awareness

    3. 1.3 The Inner Guide

    4. 1.4 The Three Hour Work Cycle

    5. 1.5 Meaningful Work

    6. 1.6 Wonder

    7. 1.7 Language Development

    8. 1.8 Following Nature through the Development of a Child

    9. 1.9 Nature Activity

    10. 1.10 Executive Functions

    11. 1.11 Executive Functions assignment

    12. 1.12 Reading Activity - The Scientist in the Classroom

    13. 1.13 Check What You've Learned About Montessori Philosophy

    14. 1.14 Montessori History Part I

    15. 1.15 Montessori History Part II

    16. 1.16 Montessori History Research Assignment

    1. 2.1 Child Development -Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and Social

    2. 2.2 Theorists I

    3. 2.3 Theorists II

    4. 2.4 Check What You've Learned About The Theorists

    5. 2.5 Human Growth and Development

    6. 2.6 Planes of Development and Human Needs

    7. 2.7 Reading Activity -The Four Planes of Development by Camillo Grazinni

    8. 2.8 Check What You've Learned About The Planes of Development

    9. 2.9 Learning Differences

    10. 2.10 Learning Differences Assignment

    1. 3.1 Observation

    2. 3.2 Graphing Form

    3. 3.4 Sampling Form

    4. Observation in an Early Childhood Environment

    1. 4.1 Development of Practical Life

    2. 4.2 Practical life sequence overview

    3. 4.3.1 Physical Skills

    4. 4.3.2 Physical Skills

    5. 4.3.3 Physical Skills

    6. 4.3.4 Physical Skills

    7. 4.3.5 Physical Skills

    8. 4.4 Care of Oneself

    9. 4.5.1 Care of Environment

    10. 4.5.2 Care of Environment

    11. 4.6.1 Food Preparation

    12. 4.6.2 Food Preparation

    13. 4.6.3 Food Preparation

    14. 4.7 Reading Activity - The Absorbent Mind, Chapter 7 The Spiritual Embryo

    1. 5.1 Sensorial Absorption and Theory

    2. 5.2.1. Exploration of Dimension, Proportion, geometry and relationships - Pink tower

    3. 5.2.2. Exploration of Dimension, Proportion, geometry and relationships - Knobbed cylinders

    4. 5.2.3. Exploration of Dimension, Proportion, geometry and relationships - Constructive triangles

    5. 5.2.4. Exploration of Dimension, Proportion, geometry and relationships - Constructive triangles children

    6. 5.2.5. Exploration of Dimension, Proportion, geometry and relationships - Trinomial

    7. 5.3.1. Exploration of the Senses - Sound cylinders

    8. 5.3.2. Exploration of the Senses - Silence game with infant

    9. 5.3.3. Exploration of the Senses - Color boxes

    10. 5.4 Reading Activity, The Absorbent mind, Chapter 9 Care to be taken at Life's Beginning

About this Course

  • 85 lessons
  • The Early Childhood overview course is a journey within the multidisciplinary approach of Montessori philosophy and the principles of holistic learning. Through exploration in our indoor and outdoor environments, we will make discoveries about our interconnectedness with nature and the development of humanity.

Schedule of Content Delivery

The 40 Hour Early Childhood Overview Course (2.5-6 Years)  will be released on a real-time drip schedule. Above you can see the scheduled release dates for each module. We encourage you to follow along with the pace of the course in order to optimize your user experience. Instructions for how the course should be used is explained in Module 0, by your instructor. She'll personally guide you and answer your questions as you begin your Montessori journey. Throughout the course there will be six live sessions for discussion on specified content within the course. Don't worry if you sign up after a module has been released, all live sessions will be recorded. The course is accessible from anywhere in the world, at any time. 

Meet Your Instructor

Jennifer Varbanov

Early Childhood Level Director

Jennifer Varbanov began her career as co-founder and Early Childhood Director of Bodhi Tree Montessori school in 1999. She earned her Early Childhood credential from Northeast Montessori Institute, holds a BA in Art History and a Master of Education in Integrative Montessori Education. During her Montessori journey, has been inspired by the science of peace. Jennifer currently works as the Academic Director at Bambini Montessoribarnehage in Norway. She is the Early Childhood Director for Duhovka Montessori Teacher Education Program and an instructor for Princeton Center for Teacher Education. Jennifer has served as Vice Chairman for Montessori Norge since 2013.

Who should join us on this real-time online course?

  • Are you just curious how Montessori Education is unique?

    This course is an introduction to Montessori philosophy and pedagogy for everyone interested in learning and exploring Montessori education. Are you a parent, assistant in a Montessori environment, future early childhood educator or someone who needs the Montessori early childhood overview course to meet the AMS requirement, this course is for you!

  • Are you potentially interested in starting a new career in Montessori?

    This course may be your start to a new career in Montessori pedagogy, as the knowledge you gain may be woven into the full course if you choose to develop your Montessori education. Please contact us on our main website by clicking the logo at the top of this page to learn more about our main Diploma Courses.

  • Are you a School Director interested in training your employees?

    Do you have several inexperienced new teachers on-board? Would you like to cooperate with a teacher training institute for a customized plan to train your employees? The Early Childhood Overview is the perfect starting point, as it is a small component of the main Diploma Courses. Go on, put your feet in the water and sign your team up, to see if it's the right path for your institution.

FAQ

  • I'm a parent, interested in learning more about Montessori to guide my child's learning process at home, is this course right for me?

    This course is an introduction to Montessori philosophy and pedagogy for everyone interested in learning and exploring Montessori education. If you are parent, assistant in a Montessori environment, future early childhood educator or someone who needs the Montessori early childhood overview course to meet the AMS requirement, this course is for you!

  • I'm interested in possibly starting a career in Montessori but do not know much about the methodology, is this course right for me?

    This course may be your start to a new career in Montessori pedagogy, as the knowledge you gain may be woven into the full course if you choose to develop your Montessori education. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more.

  • If I enroll in the future into the AMS Early Childhood Full Certificate Course, is there an in-person requirement?

    We deliver a hybrid model for the Early Childhood certificate course. This means that the course is partially in person and partially digital. Our on-site training locations are Prague, Czech Republic; Hamar, Norway; and Amelia Island, Florida.

  • I'm curious about Montessori Education as a career path but I'm unsure if I'm ready for a long term commitment, will I gain enough of an insight into Montessori through this course?

    The EC Overview will provide you with the core Montessori principles and basic knowledge about Montessori education. You'll see examples of the didactic Montessori materials, how presentations are given, and the importance of the the atmosphere within a Montessori environment.

Reviews and Testimonials

“I left Duhovka with a genuine understanding for Montessori Philosophy. Instructors at Duhovka showed a true passion for teaching that was very inspiring. My experience helped me to not only grow as a teacher but also to grow as a person. Carly Benecke, Florida Adult Learner and Early Childhood Guide ”

Carly Benecke

“Duhovka has taught me that It is not only the classroom and materials that lay the foundation for a child’s development, but also the respect and peace that we share with each other and our environment. Hannah Taylor, Norway Adult Learner and Early Childhood Guide ”

Hannah Taylor

“ The Duhovka Elementary training program transformed me as a teacher, gave me the opportunity to meet inspiring trainers and gave me outstanding support and mentoring. Daša Brezar, Slovenia Adult Learner and Elementary Guide ”

Daša Brezar

“Duhovka Institute has grown the capacity of our instructors to transform the learning environment of our students and guide them to reach their fullest potential! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and accessible. Each course is carefully designed to take instructors through the full scope of material and provides powerful opportunities for practice and collaboration. Rodney Ivey, Florida USA Swimming Pen Creek Elementary and Montessori School Adult Learner and School Principal ”

Rodney Ivey

“I am very glad to say that ​the course​ is the perfect environment for professional and personal growth and a one way ticket to the world of Montessori. I am grateful to the instructors, organizers and participants for making ​it f​eel like home and for all the opportunities this course has brought. Dunja Ilic Kruševac, Serbia (Early Childhood)”

Dunja Ilic

““I am proud to be part of a learning community that values the present and sees the potential of each child that walks through its doors." Judith Osweto, Mombasa, Kenya (Early Childhood) ”

Judith Osweto

“At the Elementary course, I got familiar with basics of the Montessori method, so that I can use them in practice. I met highly inspirational instructors and interesting students, so that I couldn’t wait to set off on the path they opened for me. To be a teacher means educate oneself constantly and this course was more than just a starting point. Not only that we got all material resources, but also support of the whole team also out of classes, which is really unique. The whole training is very much hands on and you can practice everything. Through this, one can remember more and feels more confident when presenting lessons to children. Marie Anna Haufová, Prague, Czech Republic (Elementary I) ”

Marie Anna Haufová

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