Montessori Substitutes Orientation

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Not Enrolled
Price
$30
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Stepping into a Montessori classroom as a substitute can be quite a challenge, and Montessori-trained substitutes are hard to come by. This 90-minute self-guided orientation gives a brief overview of Montessori, explaining the classroom, the role of the adult, and strategies for supporting independent work, communication, and redirection.

Modules include:

  • An overview of the Montessori approach
  • An orientation to the Montessori prepared environment
  • Strategies for supporting children during the independent work period
  • The role of the adult in the Montessori classroom
  • Strategies for communicating with and redirecting children

Enrollment

Unlimited enrollment with custom content: For $250, schools can enroll an unlimited number of substitute teachers during the course of the academic year, and can customize the course for their particular needs with additional content, documents, and video. 

Complete this form to set up unlimited enrollment.

Schools can also enroll participants individually at any time for $30 each, without school-specific content.

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