Training Videos
Support for New Teachers
The first year of Montessori practice present unique challenges for newly trained teachers. (16 min. 30 sec)
Observation and the Teacher
An exploration of the role Observation plays in our daily Montessori practice(16 min. 18 sec)
Clean Up Set Up
Care of the environment supports children’s ownership of their learning community
(5 min. 21 sec.)
Everyday Food
Preparation and enjoyment of healthy food in communities of young children (4 min. 14 sec)
Connection
The Montessori teacher is asked to become the “dynamic link” to the prepared environment for the child. (7 min. 58 sec)
Peer to Peer Learning
Create and expose children to a variety of social roles (9 min. 40 sec.)
Transitions
Capturing ordinary days in Montessori environments (19 min. 43 sec.)
The Bead Chain
A Montessori story of persistence (7 min. 26 sec.)
My Day
Experience the Montessori approach through three primary children as they journey through their morning work periods. (19 min. 0 sec.)
The Alphabet of Life
Dr. Silvia Dubovoy, PhD, on the personality of the child (7 min. 14 sec.)
Ritual of the Meal
Opportunities for children to practice a variety of social tasks and develop relationships. (5 min. 58 sec)
Starting New Classroom
The fundamentals of starting a Montessori program. (12 min. 10 sec.)
My Pink Tower
A Montessori story of matching the child to an appropriate work. (7 min. 26 sec.)
Snack Time
Cultivation of independence and problem-solving abilities. (5 min. 18 sec.)
Creating a Learning Community
Montessori focuses on meeting children’s needs. (23 min. 40 sec.)
Everyday Music
Children are exposed to the fundamentals of music on a daily basis through integrated materials and activities. (10 min. 59 sec.)
Literacy
Able to express himself and communicate successfully with others, is at the root of authentic Montessori practice. (24 min. 18 sec)
Psychogeometry
Kay Baker discusses Dr. Montessori’s work entitled Psychogeometry. (5 min. 57 sec)
Montessori’s Intuition
Dr. Montessori's informed intuition led her to techniques of working with children, such as the three period language lesson, that reflect today's scientific discoveries about human learning. (6 min. 53 sec)
Teachers:
Changing the Conversation
How to make sure your actions are in line with your words.
We're always striving for "What's Next"
There's No Such Thing as a Bad Child
Here's How to Approach Parent Teacher Conferences
A Montessori Toddler Program
The Montessori Language Program
Montessori Sensorial Exercises
Montessori Classroom, Lessons, & Philosophy
Maria Montessori
The Magic of the Montessori Materials
Montessori Toddler Works - Language Shelf
How To Use 3 Part Cards In A Montessori Lesson
Montessori Practical Life Activity
(Pegging a basket)
Montessori Continents Jigsaw Puzzle Map (Names of the Oceans)
Montessori Geography Exercise (Land and Water Forms Trays)
Three Kings First Layout
Brown Stair
The Pink Tower - Background
Pink Tower Lesson
Sensorial - Visual Sense - Pink Tower
Red Rods
Broad Stairs and Pink Tower Extension 6
Knobbed Cylinder Lesson
Sensorial - Knobbed Cilinder
Knobless Cylinders - Red
Sensorial - Visual Sense - Trinomial Cube
Three Kings First Layout
Color Tablets - Box 1
Color Tablets - Box 2
Color Tablets - Box 3
Color Tablets - Box 3 - Sensorial Activities
Sound Cylinders
Rough & Smooth Boards
Fabric Matching
Baric Tablets
Tasting Bottles
Presenting Geometric Solids
Geometric Solids Nomenclature
Geo Solids - Castle Building
Geometric Cabinet
Geometric Cabinet - Circle Drawer
Triangular Box
Rectangular Triangle - part 1
Rectangular Triangle - part 2
Box 3 - Constructive Triangles Summary - Small Hexagon Box
Counting using Fraction Cones (Skittles)
Basic Fractions in Early Childhood
Rolling a Mat & Rolling a Napkin
How to unRoll a Rug
How to Pick Up a Rug
Placing a Rug on the Floor
Setting Down a Tray
Silence Activity
Quiet Walk with Math Materials
Walking on the Line
Walking on the Line balancing a cup
How to Open a Book
How to Turn a Page
How to Close a Book
Sitting on a Chair
Standing from A Chair
Opening & Closing Boxes
Opening & Closing Bottles
Bottle Caps - Multiple Sizes
Stringing Beads
Threading Pasta
Sorting Beads by color
Sorting Gems by color
Rainbow Box I
Rainbow Box II
Pin Shape Sorting
Dry Pouring
Grains
Rice with a Funnel
Wet Pouring
Water (1-1, handle, no spout)
Water (1-1, handle & spout)
Multiple Containers and Funnel
Pouring Milk I
Pouring Milk II
Pouring Milk III
Spooning Rice
Spooning Grains
Squeezing Sponges 1
Squeezing Sponges 2
How to Lock and Unlock the Lock
Locks and Keys
Toddler Lock and Unlock
Pegging a Basket
Tonging Marbles
Tweezing Clothespins
Tweezing Beads
Folding a Napkin
Folding and Rolling Washcloths
Folding Dinner Napkins
Cutting/Tearing
Cutting Paper Strips
Tracing Poking
Tracing and Poking Shapes
Gluing
Gluing Paper Shapes
Stapling
Stapling and Sorting Phonics pics
Sequencing
Practical Life & Sequencing
Dusting/Polishing
Dusting a Table
Crumbing/Sweeping
Sweeping Beans
Sweeping Paper
Washing/Scrubbing
Washing the Table
Table Washing
Drying the Table
Care of Plants
Watering Plants 1
Watering Plants 2
Small Button Frame
Tying and Untying a Bow
Snapping
Zipper
Zipper
Lace Frame
Lacing
Shoe Lacing
Shoe Lacing
Buckle Frame
Hook and Eye
Folding Shirts
Folding Pants
Folding Underoos
Clothes Hanging
Hanging up Painting Apron
Polishing a Shoe
Water Dispenser
Mixing Ingredients
Kneading Dough
Orange Juice Making
Cutting and Serving Banana
Cutting Cantaloupe
Cracking Eggs
Peeling and Slicing Egg
Table Setting and Folding a Napkin
Snack Time with Table Setting
Setting a Formal Table Setting
How to Set a Beautiful Table
Swaddling a Baby
Learning to Wait in the Montessori Classroom
Procedural Conduct
How to Open and Close a Door
How to Wash Hands with Soap Dispenser
How to Wash Hands with Soap
How to Pass a Pointed Object
Spindles
Sandpaper Numerals
Hanging Bead Stair
Hanging Bead Stair 2
Large Rods
Preschool Lessons
Montessori Number Rods
Montessori Math Lesson - Number Rods
Concept of Larger and Smaller
Comparing Rods from a Distance
Simple Operations
Addition Using number Rods
Table Rods
Comparing Quantity and Symbol
Hundred Boards
Montessori Hundred Board
Long & Short Chains
Short Chain of Eight
Long Chain of Five
Preschool Material - Bead Chains
Place Value/Hierarchy
Introduction to Place Value
Decimal Board
Decimal Board Subtraction
Stamp Game/Dot Game
Dot Game
Bead Frames
Short Bead Frame
Small Bead Frame Addition
Small Bead Frame - Dynamic Subtraction
Suzanne's Snake Game Demos
Bead Bar Multiplication Layout Part 1
Bead Bar Multiplication Layout Part 2
Positive Snake Game #1
Addition Strip Board
Addition Strip Board - Making Tens
Subtraction Strip Board
Multiplication Board
Multiplication Finger Chart
Division Board
Division Board
Division Finger Chart
Land & Water Forms
Land, Water & Air
Land & Water Forms
Globes
Sandpaper Globe
Puzzle Maps
Lower Elementary Geography
Pin Maps
Upper Elementary Pin Maps
Great Lessons
Solar System
#1 Creation of the Universe
Timeline of Life - a child's view
#2 Story of Writing
Excerpt of 4th Great Lesson
#4 Story of Writing