Montessori Parenting Series
We’re excited to offer a series of Parent Education online events, featuring guest speakers who are experts in applying Montessori principles to parenting. We know that children thrive when home and school work in partnership. We hope you will join us, ask questions, learn, and gain support for your journey as a Montessori parent. It is free for all parents to join, we hope to see you there!
Offered every Wednesday Evening on Zoom
February 5th through February 26th 2025
- Eastern: 8:00 PM
- Central: 7:00 PM
- Mountain: 6:00 PM
- Pacific: 5:00 PM
February 5, 2025
The Lasting Value of a Montessori Education
Rupali Sharma
Discover the transformative power of Montessori education at our upcoming workshop, "The Lasting Impact of Montessori Education." This isn't just another preschool presentation – it's an exploration of how a Montessori education ignites a lifelong love of learning in children. We'll hear from our alumni, delve into the research-backed benefits, showcasing how Montessori fosters academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and creative problem-solving. You'll witness how Montessori empowers children with independence, a love of learning, and the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. Join us to learn how a Montessori education can lay the foundation for your child's future success and unlock their full potential. This workshop is perfect for parents of young children (ages 2.5 - 13 years) and anyone curious about the Montessori approach.
Rupali Sharma, a Montessori student, mother, and educator, is trained as an architect and now runs The T.E.C. Schools-Think. Explore. Create in Worcester. She is passionate about education and started Imagination Unbound and The T.E.C. Schools, two educational organizations, that lay early foundations for creative thinking and problem-solving through hands-on learning experiences. She is passionate about helping families bring Montessori into their lives and homes. She is also a generous member of the Montessori Thrive community, sharing her expertise and experiences with other school leaders. Rupali has led several of our Montessori parenting sessions in past series and we look forward to having her back.
February 12, 2025
Neurodiversity and Montessori
Christine Lowry
February 19, 2025
Positive Discipline in the Home
Lucy Gibson and Amanda Engelbach
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Uncover effective tools to invite more cooperation from your child
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Walk away with two immediately actionable strategies to use at home or school
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Take the first step toward a more peaceful, respectful relationship with your child
February 26, 2025
Montessori Lifestyle Values Within the Family
Pamela Green
Discover how the principles of Montessori can shape and define values within your family in this engaging and reflective session. Led by a Montessori parent and grandparent with years of experience, this event will explore the lasting impact of Montessori as a living practice that enriches interactions and relationships, no matter the external environment. Gain insights into how this approach fosters internalized learning and shapes responses to the world long after the classroom experience. Come with your questions and reflections, and leave with practical wisdom and personal discoveries to deepen your Montessori journey at home.
Pamela Green is a Montessori parent and Grandparent, as well as the owner of Ananda Montessori, a Montessori Playgroup in North East, Pa. She has been teaching and administrating in Montessori for over 40 years as a credentialed (Early Childhood, Elementary I & II, Parent-Infant Facilitator Training), holds an AIM 0-3 certificate. and is a Positive Discipline Parent Educator. Since 1989, she has served as a birth doula, midwife assistant, and childbirth educator. Pamela is a consultant and mentor to teachers, staff, schools, and parents, worldwide. To discover more about Ananda Montessori and Pamela's consulting, mentorship, courses and support, you can go to https://www.anandamontessori.