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SUMMARY:Expanding Montessori
DESCRIPTION:12-week intensive training\nstarting Saturday 12 September 2026\nexpanding our horizons: bringing Montessori into our life and work\n50% off\npay only US$150\nfor the first cohort of this course\n(full price: US$300)\nSIGN UP NOW!The world is changing and Montessori can be applied to the changing universe. Let’s come together to find solutions to live in peace with ourselves\, one another\, and our planet Earth. \nConnect to Simone and Amukta and a cohort of participants to explore Montessori ideas\, principles and practices and how we expand Montessori to apply to our life and work. \nSo many of us missed out on Montessori as children. But it’s never too late to become a Montessori adult.\nDo you sometimes wonder what it would be like if you’d been raised in a Montessori way? \nIf you could foster peace and shanti into relationships at work and in our daily lives? \nCan we have conversations in a Montessori way with our children\, partners\, neighbours\, bosses\, employees\, family\, friends? \nIs it time for us to expand ourselves? To all aspects of our lives? \nOur hope is that every adult be transformed by Montessori\nSimone and Amukta have a combined experience in Montessori of over 70 years. \nAfter all this time working in Montessori\, they don’t just bring this to the children and families they work with. They apply the principles every day. In their own development\, with those in their lives\, and with everyone they meet. \nNo matter how you were raised\, we believe that everyone can learn to apply these principles. \nTo bring you more joy\, connection\, peace\, and to make a difference in the world. \nWe will be your guides to help you to become a Montessori adult too. \nExpanding as adults with Montessori\nThis course is for those that want to try out Montessori principles in a safe learning community of like-minded people. \nEach week we will explore a new theme together. \nThe course includes: \n\nEvery week\, a 1.5-hour live discussion with Amukta and Simone (all calls will be recorded if you can’t attend live)\nA resource library with readings and interviews with expert guests\nA WhatsApp group for additional sharing\n12 themes over 12 weeks to explore and practice\n\nOur hope is that you finish the course integrating more Montessori principles into the fabric of your life. \nThis time it’s not only a course about your children\, although they are sure to benefit from your work too. \nWorkshop details\nThis is an online live workshop series running over 12 weeks. \nStart date: Saturday 12 September 2026 \nTime: Calls will be every Saturday at 10:30am ET / 4:30pm Amsterdam time / 8pm IST \nCost: US$150 at 50% discount (full price: US$300) \nTo register: You can sign up HERE. Payment is possible via credit card\, GooglePay and Paypal. \nRecordings: All live calls will be recorded and you will have access to the recordings for unlimited time \nAccessibility: Closed captions will be available on live calls and the recordings \nCertificate: Everyone will receive a PDF certificate upon completion \n20% of the profits of these online workshops goes to\nEducateurs Sans Frontiers\,\nthe Black Montessori Education Fund\nand the Indigenous Montessori Institute\nWhat the workshop covers\nOver 12-weeks together\, we will investigate how we can become Montessori adults exploring the following ideas: \n\nDemocratic education – how applying Montessori principles can offer an alternative to the structures and systems in our life\nObservation – to expand our knowledge of others and ourselves (our strengths\, judgements\, and areas for development)\nAutonomy and community – living with ourselves and others\nCuriosity as adults – how we sense the world\, how that leads to abstraction and cognition\, not outsourcing our intelligence\, while exploring when is tech useful\nNonviolent communication – a tool to understand the needs of ourselves and others\nUsing Montessori principles as adults – eg\, grace and courtesy\, the prepared environment\, cosmic education\nPeace within and with others – exploring peace education as an adult\n\nThe topics will be explored in community\, by ourselves\, in conversation with the cohort\, and in silence. \nTo deepen our knowledge of ourselves. And expand Montessori to all aspects of our human development as adults. \nSIGN UP NOW!Testimonials\n“Thankful to Amukta ma’am\, for providing this opportunity of learning what I was in search of from a long time.” – Niveditha \n“I just wanted to thank you (Simone) from the bottom of my heart for the work you do. I’ve learned so much from you. There isn’t a single parent in my life who I haven’t highly recommended your work to.” – Naomi \n“It’s been a learning session for life and profession. I thank each one of them for adding values in my life. I thank Amukta Mam for giving this wonderful opportunity to be a student under her and get trained under her.” – Shwetha \n“Unbelievable amount of information and invaluable resources! It’s obvious that a LOT of work went into this well-organised course! Thank you (Simone) for sharing and reminding us what Montessori is really all about 💖 – ⁠ ⁠Patty \n“Her (Amukta’s) trust and belief in the Montessori methods\, and her work in the field of education for decades\, has resulted in appreciation and gratitude from all quarters. She has worked tirelessly to produce a breed of willing\, keen and motivated teachers\, through the Montessori system.” – Air Vice Marshal A S Gurunathan (R) \n“I loved it! I plan on taking any other e-courses she puts out there!! Thank you Simone!” – Frances \n“(Amukta)\, it opened a new dimension to life for me personally.” – Neetha \n“It was amazing. I loved it. My observations have improved X 100 since watching…Thank you (Simone) @themontessorinotebook.” – @playbasedlearningnyc \nAbout Simone Davies\nSimone Davies is dedicated to bringing the authentic Montessori approach to the world. She fosters respect and kindness in her work\, helping families raise compassionate and responsible human beings. After over 22 years in the classroom\, Simone is now focused on bringing Montessori into our adult life and work. \nSimone is the best-selling author of The Montessori Toddler and co-author of The Montessori Baby and The Montessori Child\, with over 600\,000 copies sold worldwide and translated into more than 30 languages. \nWith her experience as an AMI-trained Montessori educator\, both in the classroom and at home with her two children (now young adults)\, she continues to share her expertise globally through her popular Instagram\, blog\, podcast\, and online courses. \nAbout Amukta\nAmukta Mahapatra\, Founder-Director of SchoolScape\, Centre for Educators\, has been associated with the field of school education for many decades. Wherever she has worked\, she has fought for the child’s right to live and learn spontaneously. Amukta runs SchoolScape applying Montessori principles with adults. \nAmukta has worked with many Montessori and independent schools and\, in addition\, she is a key member of the International Democratic Education movement. \nWhile working with UNICEF\, she helped to develop a Quality Package to be implemented in government schools across ten states and helped steer the Tamil Nadu state to implement Montessori practices in 35\,700 schools. \nSIGN UP NOW!
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SUMMARY:Montessori Sports Fundamentals Course 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kickoff in-person on 26th September 2026!\nLearn to move\, move to learn!\nIntroduction:  \nSchoolScape\, in partnership with Montessori Sports\, Netherlands\, is delighted to present the Montessori Sports Fundamentals Course\, an AMI certified course. This blended course equips educators\, parents\, and school heads with the tools to seamlessly integrate sports into Montessori environments\, across all age groups\, enhancing a child’s holistic growth for all four planes of development. \nCourse Details \nExpert-led learning: \nDesigned to provide a deep understanding of how sports align with Montessori principles\, focusing on the holistic development of children. \n\nFaculty team from the Netherlands\n57 videos\n5 questionnaires \n3 observation assignments \n6 self-practice assignments \n1 final assignment\n\nComprehensive Curriculum \nThe course covers essential topics such as movement development\, the prepared sports environment\, and the role of adults in guiding sports sessions.  \nIntroduction \n\n\n\nWelcome\nMessage from Lynne Lawrence (CEO of AMI)\nThe Origins of Montessori Sports\nCasa de Montessori Sports\nMontessori Sports Fund\nOutline and Objectives\nExplanation of the Platform\nPractical Assignments\nMeet the Trainers: About Ruben Jongkind\nMeet the Trainers: About Patrick Oudejans\nMeet the Trainers: About Heidi Philippart\nMeet the Trainers: Jip Bartels\n\n\n\nChapter 1: Montessori and Sports \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Chaper 1\nWho was Maria Montessori?\nDocumentary\nRecap\nThe Montessori Educational Philosophy\nThe Four Planes of Development\nThe Prepared Physical Environment\nThe Prepared Psychological Environment\nVarious Environments\nThe Role of the Adult\nMontessori versus traditional education\nMontessori Madness\nRecap\nThe history of Sports\nAbout Movement and Sports\nSports in Montessori\nMontessori and Competition\nSport is a Key to Educating Human Potential\n\n\n\nChapter 2: The Importance of Sports in Contemporary Society \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Chapter 2\nPopularity of Sports in Culture\nSports as Bridge to Learning\nGoing Out and Role Play\nBenefits of Sports on Body and Mind\nHuman Tendencies and Sports\n\n\n\nChapter 3: Paradigms of Sports Education \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Chapter 3\nCoach Paradigm\nPlayer Paradigm\nTEDx Talk: Ruben Jongkind\n\n\n\nChapter 4: Movement Development \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Chapter 4\nFirst plane (0-6)\nSecond plane (6-12)\nThird plane (12-18)\nFourth plane (18-24)\nThe four planes and sports\nThe Montessori Sports curriculum\n\n\n\nChapter 5: Preparing the Sports Environment \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Chapter 5\nPrinciples of the Prepared Environment\nPrepared Sports Clothing and Materials\nApplication to the First Plane: 0-3 and 3-6\nApplication to the Second Plane: 6-12\nApplication to the Third Plane: 12-18\n\n\n\nChapter 6: Role of the Adult in the Sports Environment \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Chapter 6\nPrinciple of the Prepared Adult\nObservation\nHistorical Facts of Observation\nObservation in the Sports Environment\nPraise in Education and Sports\nLesson planning\n\n\n\nExamples \n\nAdult-Centred Examples 1\nAdult-Centred Examples 2\nChild-Centred Examples 1\nChild-Centred Examples 2\nActivity Guidelines\nMontessori Sports Talks\n\nFinal Assignments \n\nProtocol Assignment\nFinal Assignment\nExplanation and Update\n\nNext Steps \n\nNext Steps\nCongratulations\nNext Steps\nTestimonial Video\n\nPractical applications: \nLearn how to create engaging sports environments\, present sports activities to children\, and conduct observations to support child development. \nAssignments: \nYou will receive the following assignments to complete each chapter:  \n\n Questionnaires\n Practice own sports skills (send in videos)\n Observations (not every chapter)\n\nYou can upload all these assignments on the Montessori Sports online course platform. Montessori Sports Trainer Jip Bartels will evaluate your assignments.  \nYour final assignment is a presentation of a sports activity to a group of children or an individual child.  \nBesides this\, you have to write a paper in which you explain how the Montessori theory applies to that activity. \nCertification Requirements: \nTo obtain the Montessori Sports Fundamentals certificate all assignments will be checked and approved* by the Montessori Sports team.  \nAfter the final assignments are approved\, the participant will receive the certificate by email.  \nEvery year Montessori Sports has an in-person refresher in Bangalore\, India whereby Alumni are invited to receive their hard-copy certificate by Jip Bartels\, Co-Founder and Trainer of Montessori Sports. \n*If the assignments are not approved\, the participant needs to complete an alternative assignment that we will send by email\nCourse Details\n\n\n\n\n\nKick-off (In-person)\n\n\n\n\nDate – Wednesday\, 26th September\, 2026\n\n\nTime – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM IST\n\n\nLocation – Bengaluru\n\n\n\n\n🔗Register now to secure your spot and embark on a journey of active engagement with Montessori Sports Fundamentals Course in collaboration with SchoolScape\nIndia\nIndividual Registration\n₹ 25\,000 \nREGISTERGroup Registration Discount (for 3 or more)\n₹ 20\,000 per person\n \nREGISTERPlus 18% GST (Goods and Services Tax) by the Government of India \nInternational\nIndividual Registration\nUS $ 597 \nREGISTERGroup Registration Discount (for 3 or more)\nUS $ 510 per person\n \nREGISTERKick-off Date Live\nSaturday\, 26th September 2026 \nTimings \n10.00 AM – 4.00 PM IST  \nEnd date\nWednesday\, 9th December 2026 \nDuration \n40 hrs course \nOnline (from the comfort of your space!) \nSelf-directed learning with continuous guidance and support is just a click away \nWhy Attend? \nThe Montessori Sports Fundamentals course is designed to apply Montessori principles to sports education.  \nIt emphasizes child-centered learning\, where the focus is on developing motor skills\, coordination\, and a positive attitude towards physical activity.  \nThis approach caters to all planes of development of the children\, typically in early childhood and elementary education settings\, and supports their overall development through engaging and age-appropriate activities. \nRelevant Reference:  \nhttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/survey-reveals-alarming-20-crore-indians-are-living-an-inactive-life-with-girls-in-cities-most-affected/articleshow/113060573.cms \nEmphasizing the significance of movement and adverse effects of ‘inactive’ lifestyles: Survey reveals…………20 crore (200 million) Indians are living an ‘inactive’ life\, with girls in cities most affected….. \nWho to Attend? \nThe course is significant for educators\, PE teachers\, coaches\, parents and school heads who want to integrate the Montessori approach into sports and physical education. \nIt aims to create an environment where children learn through exploration and play\, fostering a love for movement and helping them develop physical\, social\, and emotional skills in a supportive way. \nLearning Outcomes: \nUnderstand how sports contribute to child development across different age groups. \nAcquire skills to guide and mentor children through sports activities. \nLearn how to set up and manage Montessori sports environments effectively. \nMeet Jip Bartels \nJip Bartels is the Co-Founder & Trainer of Montessori Sports. He is a  former professional player for the AFC Ajax youth academy and Dutch national youth teams. He brings over 20 years of experience as an athlete and youth coach to the programme. He holds a Bachelor for Organizational Science (Honors) and a  Master of Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam. \nAfter developing and pioneering Montessori Sports Programmes in Australia\, Jip has continued the global mission of Montessori Sports from his home in Amsterdam alongside colleagues Ruben Jongkind and Patrick Oudejans.  \nJip holds the AMI 6-12 Montessori Orientation (2018)\, AMI Administration (2023) and AMI Core Principles (2024) certificates.  \nHe is a social and disciplined man who believes that sports is a key to develop the human potential. The aim of Montessori Sports is to bring a student-centered approach to sports environments and to integrate sports into the core of child development.
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