Montessori Fundamentals (Early Childhood)
Asia-based leadership and overview of Montessori at the Early Childhood Level
My educational journey through the Montessori Fundamentals of Early Childhood program has provided me with a profound understanding of Montessori principles, effective teaching strategies, and insights into child development, all presented in a flexible and accessible manner.
This course has significantly boosted my confidence in implementing Montessori methods successfully, enabling me to cultivate a nurturing, child-centered learning environment. The clear guidance and supportive resources from CGMS made the online experience both engaging and practical, greatly enhancing my professional development and my capacity to encourage independent learning in young children.
Ayu Putu Niastarika
EC Professional Development Alumni
Leadership and Overview of Montessori at the Early Childhood Level
$300 USD/person
Next session:
February 16th, 2026
10 -Week Course
This program is designed for Montessori assistants, volunteers, substitutes, and support staff, plus it makes a reinvigorating refresher for an experienced certified teacher. Combining our extremely popular Classroom Leadership course with our new Early Childhood Overview course, the combined 10-week course includes:
- An introduction to Montessori philosophy and key concepts
- Qualities of the Prepared Environment
- How to start the school year
- Positive discipline
- Classroom roles
- An introduction to each Early Childhood curriculum area (Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Cultural and Science) with video lectures about the purpose of the area, best practices, and many lesson videos
Course content includes an introduction to Montessori key philosophical concepts, classroom roles and working in partnership with co-workers, designing and maintaining the prepared environment, establishing daily routines, lesson strategies, and techniques for positive discipline and problem solving in implementing effective classroom strategies. This course primarily focuses on 3-6 classrooms, but many of the topics relate to all age groups. Those who complete the entire 10-week period and all assignments will be awarded a CGMS Professional Development Certificate.
