The Center for Guided Montessori Studies
Online Montessori Training & Montessori Teacher Training Certificates
Webinar Description: Do you find yourself repeating your words, over and over? Do you ever feel like the children hear you, but they don’t respond? This workshop will offer some alternatives to nagging, directing, and expecting. We will practice some useful strategies that invite cooperation while maintaining respect and dignity for all. How to Register For This […]
Join CGMS on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00 PM Eastern / 4:00 PM Pacific for a practical and inspiring conversation about what it truly takes to lead a successful Montessori school. This free webinar will be hosted by Martha Carver and Dr. Marc Seldin. It will also include information about the CGMS Leadership Certification Course for Montessori school founders and […]
CGMS Virtual Information Session: Teacher Credential Programs Join us for our virtual information sessions, where we share insights into the transformative possibilities of our Montessori credential programs. During our session, you will discover the versatility of our Montessori credential programs, catering to every age group from infants through adolescents. What You’ll Discover Our interactive online […]
Webinar Description: This webinar invites educators to return to the heart of Maria Montessori’s work through one of her most powerful yet rarely quoted ideas: that the true aim of education is to make children happy. Together, we will explore what this vision looks like in today’s classrooms by revisiting the qualities Montessori described as […]
Many Montessori classrooms for infants and toddlers struggle with moments of chaos, disconnection, or lack of normalization. Drawing from years of observation, Tina Laubach (Jetta Montessori Services) has identified ten recurring patterns that contribute to these challenges. This webinar will guide educators through the common pitfalls and provide practical insights to foster peaceful, purposeful environments […]
How can Montessori schools inspire families to continue their journey into the Elementary years? This webinar focuses on building sustained interest in the Elementary program by helping parents understand the unique benefits of Montessori education beyond the Primary level. Guest Speaker Priya Rajagopalan will explore: Effective ways to spark interest in the Elementary program within […]
Montessori teachers often love the idea of Big Work but struggle with the logistics: How do you move children from “I want to research dolphins” to a finished, shareable piece of work? This session provides a concrete framework for guiding projects from beginning to end while still honoring student ownership. Key Elements: The Spark—Identify authentic […]
Description of Webinar: Let’s explore “kitchen chemistry” and hands-on experiments that can be put directly on your shelves for repeated explorations. Experiments often spark curiosity that extends far beyond our primary classrooms. We will investigate surface tension, water pressure, carbonation, and propulsion through a critical thinking lens. Your science area will come alive with simple experiments that […]
Description of Webinar: Key children are the children who hold the keys to our transformation. They show us where we haven’t yet clarified a procedure and routine, skills or strategies we haven’t yet learned, or types of learners we are unfamiliar with and don’t yet understand. They may have big personalities, have experienced trauma, […]
This session explores observation as a deliberate, reflective practice central to early childhood education in a Montessori environment. Moving beyond passive watching, we will examine both formal and informal observations as tools for understanding the child, the environment and the educator’s own role within it. We will explore how observation is shaped by perspective - […]
CGMS Virtual Information Session: Teacher Credential Programs Join us for our virtual information sessions, where we share insights into the transformative possibilities of our Montessori credential programs. During our session, you will discover the versatility of our Montessori credential programs, catering to every age group from infants through adolescents. What You’ll Discover Our interactive online […]
We surveyed hundreds of Montessori teachers and teacher education students and asked this question. You may be surprised to hear their answers. Now more than ever, as we struggle to find and keep qualified teachers, it is important for administrators to understand the needs and expectations of their teachers. In this session we will explore […]
