Psycho Sensory Motor Development

MECTA-MONT-PSMD1

This workshop provides direct practical experience with the Montessori Materials and is open to Educators, Students and anyone who is interested in learning how to manipulate the Montessori Materials based on Dr Maria Montessori’s Philosophy. Facilitated by a fully qualified and experienced Montessori trainer who will show you how to use the materials, and help you design your own materials book (Montessori album).

  • 8.5 hour sessions
  • Face-to-face or Live Online

    What you'll learn

    This workshop will include opportunities to practice with the materials and to gain the practical knowledge to be able to present the materials in a Montessori Early Childhood Service.

    The Materials covered in this workshop are as follows:

    GROUP 1 MATERIALS:  

    Mobiles for visual, tactile and auditory experiences 

    • Octahedron
    • Gobbi
    • Stylised paper figures (dancers)
    • Bell on a ribbon
    • Ring on a ribbon
    • Clutch Ball

    Tactile experiences  

    • Interlocking circles
    • Rubber ball with protrusions
    • Home objects basket

    Auditory experiences  

    • Cylinder rattle with bells
    • Bells on a leather strap / Sleigh bells
    • Clacker
    • Wooden Rattle/commercial rattles
    • Music box

    GROUP 2A MATERIALS:  

    • Cup & ball/ Egg
    • Box with cube
    • Box with drawer and ball
    • Box with knitted ball
    • Rings on a stable base
    • Rings on a rocking base
    • Rings on dimensional gradation
    • Locks and keys
    • Nuts and Bolts

    GROUP 2B MATERIALS:  

    • Discs on horizontal dowel
    • 3 pegs with small rings
    • Bead stringing
    • Slotted box with chips
    • Sorting
    • Puzzles
    • Glue box
    • Sewing

    GROUP 3A & 3B MATERIALS:   

    • Basket of balls / balls
    • Tracker
    • Aids to movement (Provided Information/Presentations)

    GROUP 4:   

    • Stereognostic bags (0-3)
    • Classified
    • General
    • Pairs/matching

    Duration & Scheduling

    This workshop is held on select Saturdays, making it convenient for working professionals and educators. Each session runs from 8:30am – 4:30pm, ensuring ample time to explore, practice, and understand the materials in depth. Each curriculum area is covered over two sessions to ensure all materials are addressed thoroughly.

    Upcoming workshop dates and times can be found below or by contacting us directly.

      We offer flexible delivery options to suit your preferences and schedule:

      • Face-to-Face: Join us in person at our Forest Lake campus for an immersive, hands-on learning experience.
      • Interactive Live Online Sessions: Participate from the comfort of your home or workplace with our engaging, real-time virtual workshops.

      Both options are designed to provide expert guidance and practical application, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence to utilise Montessori materials effectively.

      Cost - $330

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        Name Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost (AUS $)
        Practical Life 1 Montessori Workshop 12 April 2025 08:00 am - 04:30 pm SOUTHSIDE CAMPUS - 15 High St Forest Lake 4078 7 $330.00
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