Elementary I-II Essentials Course

This online course delivers a complete understanding of Montessori education. During your online study, you will delve deeply into the philosophy and psychology that is the heart of the Montessori Method and Message. This option is perfect for anyone working in a Montessori environment, daycare, or home school who does not require a MACTE-accredited certification

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• Start Anytime! The course is available for enrollment at any time.
• 100% Online, allowing students to study anywhere and anytime.
• Professional Development Hours
• 9-12 Months
• Great for: teacher aides, school administrators, homeschooling parents, or anyone working in a Montessori environment, daycare, or homeschool who does not need MACTE-accredited certification.
• Certification: Upon completion, students earn an AoM Essentials Certification of Completion

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Elementary I Essentials course covers a comprehensive range of topics:

1. Preview of Life in the Classroom: Insight into the daily classroom experience.
2. Spiritual Preparation of the Teacher: Focus on personal development for educators.
3. Human Tendencies and the Stages of Development: Understanding innate human behaviors and developmental stages.
4. The Heart of the Curriculum - Development: Core aspects of the educational curriculum.
5. The Cosmic Plan and the Cultural Subjects: Exploring interconnectedness in cultural education.
6. The Imagination and the Growth of Intelligence: Link between imagination and intellectual development.
7. Introduction to Language: Basics of language learning.
8. Reading and Writing: Teaching methods for literacy.
9. Language and Grammar - The Parts of Speech: Detailed grammar instruction.
10. Language, Composition, and Writing: Advanced language skills.
11. Observation and Assessment: Techniques for evaluating student progress.
12. Introduction to Mathematics - Numeration and the Decimal System: Basic mathematical concepts.
13. Mathematics, the Four Operations: Fundamental mathematical operations.
14. Memorization of Math Facts: Techniques for memorizing key math facts.
15. Mathematics, Hierarchies of Numbers, Fractions, Decimals: Advanced math topics.
16. Geometry: Introduction to geometric concepts.
17. The Cosmic Plan - Geography: Teaching geography within a broader cosmic context.
18. The Cosmic Plan - Biology: Biological studies in relation to the cosmic plan.
19. The Cosmic Plan - History: Historical education linked to cosmic themes.
20. The Cosmic Plan and the Fine Arts: Integration of arts into the cosmic plan.
21. The Prepared Environment: Creating a conducive learning environment.
22. Education for Peace: Promoting peace through education.
23. The Spiritual Transformation of the Teacher: Personal growth for educators.
24. Wrapping Up Peacefully: Concluding the course.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of Montessori education, emphasizing the holistic development of children and the role of educators in this process.