AMI Primary (3-6) Orientation Course (Virtual)

 
 

Our Primary Orientation Course explores Montessori key principles, offering parents, caregivers, classroom assistants, and school administrators an in-depth understanding of the nature and development of children ages 2.5 - 6+. Orientation Courses lay a strong groundwork for further study, such as an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diploma Course. Individuals that successfully complete the Primary (3-6) Orientation Course and are accepted into the Primary (3-6) Diploma Program, will receive a $500 credit toward their enrollment fee.

There is no prerequisite required to take an AMI Orientation Course.

Successful completion of all course components will result in an AMI Primary Orientation Course Certificate.

Course Schedule

Event Time

6:00pm - 9:00pm CST for weekday courses

9:00am - 12:00noon CST for weekend courses

Course Dates - Fall 2025

Week 1: October 13, 15, 16

Week 2: October 25 & 26

Week 3: November 1 & 2

Week 4: November 8 & 9

Week 5: November 15 & 16

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.

Required Reading

  • The Absorbent Mind (required chapters)

  • The Secret of Childhood (required chapters)

  • The Discovery of the Child (required chapters)

  • 1946 London Lectures (Portions of literature made available to the participants)

  • Language, Order, Movement, Independence, Observation, Role of the Adult, Four Planes, The First Plane

  • Citizen of the World (Portions of literature made available to the participants)

  • Four Planes of Education by Mario Montessori (available in Google Classroom)

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.

Course Enrollment and Cost

The cost of this course is $950 per participant. To enroll in the course, complete the form below:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
“Let us give the children a vision of the whole universe.”
— Dr. Maria Montessori