0-6 Orientation Course (Virtual)

The Montessori 0-6 Orientation Course gives an in-depth overview of human development and its needs between birth through six years of age. Course participants gain an understanding of the nature of the child and how to support the foundation of early childhood development. It takes a village to aid a single child's development so the entire village will benefit from learning the developmental needs of the child. 

The 0-6 Orientation Course is a great option for administrators, parents, classroom assistants, and educators in non-AMI environments who want to learn more about the nature and development of children ages 0-6+.

AMI Orientation Courses lay a strong groundwork for further Montessori study, such as an AMI Diploma Course. Individuals that successfully complete the 0-6 Orientation Course and are accepted into our upcoming 3-6 Accelerated Diploma Program, will receive a $500 credit toward their enrollment fee.

There is no pre-requisite required to take an AMI Orientation Course.

Successful completion of all course components will result in an AMI 0-6 Orientation Course Certificate.

Course Schedule

All class components will be virtual.

0-6 Orientation Course Details

Course runs from Saturday, April 22–Friday, May 12

Intro Weekend Intensive: 

Saturday, April 22 & Sunday, April 23 

Schedule Both Days: 

10 AM–12:30 PM CST; 1:30 PM–3:30 PM CST

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday Evenings: 

April 24–April 26

5 PM–8:30 PM CST

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday Evenings:

May 1–May 12

5 PM–8:30 PM CST

Course Content

• Introduction to Montessori in the First Plane

• The Planes and Sub-planes of Human Development

• The Special Mind of the Child

• Sensitive Periods for Optimal Learning

• The Importance and Relevance of Observation

• The Prepared Environment for the First Plane Child: The Development of Language

• The Prepared Environment for the First Plane Child: The Development & Refinement of Movement

• The Prepared Environment for the First Plane Child: The Value of Practical Life

• The Prepared Environment for the First Plane Child: Order from 0–6

• The Prepared Environment for the First Plane Child: Social Harmony

• The Prepared Environment for the First Plane Child: Prepared Adults

• Freedom & Discipline

• Setting Limits & Temper Tantrums

Throughout the course, there will be ample opportunities to discuss practical application.

Requirements to Receive a Certificate of Completion

Individuals interested in receiving an AMI 0-6 Orientation Course Certificate must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of 60 hours of course content

• Documentation of 9 hours of observation

• Completion of three written papers

• Minimum of 90% attendance

Individuals may enroll in the course and select a non-Certificate option. Non-Certificate attendees do not need to meet the above requirements.

Course Enrollment and Cost

The cost of this course is $875 per participant. To enroll in the course, complete the form below: