I am excited to be offering this e-course again. The first course welcomed participants from 5 countries on 3 continents and I got a lot of wonderful feedback which inspired me to offer in course again. Here is some information about the course.
Understanding and Supporting the Infant e-course
This course focuses on the child from birth till about 18 months old. It starts on May 16th and runs for 4 weeks.
Price: $199
Week 1: The Big Picture: Characteristics of the Human
- Montessori’s theory of the differences between humans and animals
- Our human needs and tendencies; and How those relate to the child
- Stages of human development from birth to 24 years old with special focus on the first stage
- Understanding this big picture will allow us to then narrow down and look specifically at the child’s first years
Week 2: Characteristics of the Infant
- The Absorbent Mind
- Sensitive Periods
- We will look at what they are and how to recognize and support these special characteristics of our babies
Week 3: The Prepared Environment and the Child from Non-walking to Walking
- Movement and Coordination (Gross and Fine)
- Eating
- Sleeping
- Physical Care
- Language
With a focus on the environment and activities, we will discuss how to support each stage of development for each of these areas, as well as how to lay the foundations for independence and discipline
Week 4: The Adult’s Role and Other Practical Details
- Knowledge, Observation, Removing obstacles and Linking the child to the environment
- We will discuss practical applications of information we have learned about the child and her development.
- Toilet Learning
- Getting Started: Presenting Activities, Choosing Toys, Choosing Books etc.
In this last week, we will discuss how to get started with Montessori, and most importantly, how to trust the process.
Structure:
The course will run start on May 16th and run for 4 weeks. It is a relatively intensive course and will require the dedication of about 3-4 hours per week to get through the material and complete the assignments. On Mondays and Wednesdays, you will receive a link to a lecture, relevant readings and an assignment. The information will be accessed via password-protected website. Over the weekend, I will answer any questions raised during the week as well as feedback on previous assignment. You will have access to a private Facebook group where you can post assignments, questions, pictures etc. and interact with other course participants.
Included in the course is a one on one consultation with me which will be done via Skype or Google Hangout at the end of the course.
What You Will Get from This Course:
This course will provide an opportunity to gain a good understanding of the WHYs that will guide you in implementing Montessori at home. There are many examples of activities and materials on the internet; however, understanding these foundation topics will help you know how to start; why and when to offer activities; and how to problem-solve when something doesn’t seem to be working.
What You Won’t Get from This Course:
This course will not give you a formula on how to get your baby to sleep through the night, or when to completely wean from breast milk. I’ll share Montessori-friendly sleep solutions and ways for introducing solids. I will also share my personal experiences of implementing these with my two children; however, sleep and weaning are so individual and should be completely personal choices that every family has to make for themselves. I will offer a guide map, but you must choose your own route.
This is not a teacher or parent certification course. This is an educational and support course not intended to qualify you for a job, but to equip you with Montessori knowledge and practical applications. I am happy to provide information on training and certification courses.
Why You Should Take This Course with Me:
I am an AMI trained Assistant to Infancy (0-3 years old) and have applied the Montessori philosophy with my two children since their births. I am also completing the AMI 3-6 training and have completed the RIE (Resource for Infant Educators) Foundations training. Apart from my qualifications, I am in the trenches with you. I am a mother to a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old, so I’m not far removed from the experience. I have recently been in your shoes, and I know what you are going through. We’ll be taking this journey together. While we will be discussing the theory, it will be offered in a very practical way. I am passionate about children, parenting and Montessori and I think it will come through in the course.
Registration closes May 14th and there are limited spaces to ensure each participant is properly supported so don’t think too long! For questions or feedback, contact me at junnifa@gmail.com.
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