AMI 3-6 Orientation Course (Virtual)

Enrollment for this course is closed as it is currently in session.

AMI Orientation Courses explore Montessori key principles, offering

parents, caregivers, classroom assistants, and school administrators

a foundational understanding of the nature and developmental needs of children ages 2.5 - 6+.

Orientation Courses also lay a strong groundwork for further studies,

such as an AMI Diploma Course.

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

Course Dates

Initial Weekend Intensive: Saturday, December 4, 2021 and Sunday December 5, 2021 from 9am - 12pm CST

Weekly Sessions: Saturdays from 8-11am CST, December 11, 2021 - March 19, 2022

All class components will be virtual.

Course Content

• Introduction to Montessori Philosophy

• The Planes and Sub-planes of Human Development

• The Young Child’s Absorbent Mind

• Sensitive Periods for Optimal Learning

• Preparing and Maintaining the Child’s Environment

• The Roles of Guide and Assistant in a Montessori Classroom

• The Importance and Relevance of Observing the Child

• The Development of Movement

• The Importance of Order and Precision

• Nurturing the Child’s Pathway to Independence

• The Crucial Balance of Freedom and Discipline

• Supporting a Child’s Social Development

• Exploration in Music and Art

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 3-6 Orientation Course Certificate must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of 60 hours of course content

• Documentation of 9 hours of observation

• Completion of handmade materials

• Completion of three written papers

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

This course is currently in session.

Next Orientation Course - 2022