Check In + Breakfast Pick Up in The North Lobby 7:30 am - 7:50 am
Welcome from 7:50 am - 8:00 am
Room 104
The Power of Montessori
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM, Room 104
What makes Montessori education unique? It is the prepared adult for whom education is not the delivery of a curriculum but a means to support ALL children in the realization of their fullest potential. It is these adults who transform classrooms into learning environments where children can engage in activities that support academic learning while fostering the development of social, emotional, and cognitive skills. In this session we will explore the foundational principles that provide us with a framework for our practice and analyze the continued relevance of the Montessori approach for transforming education, society, and the world.
8:50 AM - 9:50 AM, Room 104A
Guides can attend Part I and Part II of each session separately.
Dive into the heart of cosmic education with confidence and curiosity. The Great Lessons are your gateway to a universe of learning opportunities that unfold throughout the academic year. If you're wondering where to start or feeling hesitant about your mastery of the subject, you're not alone. Join Erika Ohlhaver as we demystify the first two Great Lessons, intertwining them seamlessly with the Science of Reading and ELA standards. Step by step, we'll ensure you're equipped with the knowledge and strategies to answer your students' questions with ease and inspire their learning adventure.
Guides can attend Part I and Part II of each session separately.
Flowing in Montessori: Planning Lessons and Charting Progress with Precision
8:50 AM - 9:50 AM, Room 104C
Staying organized with lesson planning and data tracking is essential to academic success for our learners. Learn how to synthesize ETC scope and sequences with TEKS, develop record keeping sheets, and keep your students on target to meet academic goals while staying true to Montessori and minimizing your workload.
Montessori Great Lessons Part II
Timeline of Early Humans, The Coming of Language & The Coming of Math
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Room 104A
Embark on a voyage through time and space with Dr. Montessori's cosmic education, a mesmerizing exploration that captivates the young mind's insatiable curiosity about our origins and place in history. Discover the art of weaving these Great Lessons into the fabric of your teaching, elevating your ELA standards, and sparking a flame of discovery in your learners. Join Erika Ohlhaver for an enlightening continuation of this series, and learn how to make Cultural lessons the heartbeat of your educational approach.
Guides can attend Part I and Part II of each session separately.
Eureka Meets Montessori Math
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Room 104B
We will begin our work with unit fractions as we explore fraction equivalence through multiplication using area models. The topic continues with solving multiplicative comparison word problems involving fractions, and interpretation of data presented in dot plots. After diving into the Eureka curriculum we will shift our focus by looking through the lens of Montessori by using our fraction circles to allow students to extend their experience by using the didactic materials.
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM, Room 104
Observation is a vital part of the work of the Montessori guide. It is through observation that we build a relationship with the child and the child communicates with us in the purest form. This presentation is aimed at providing techniques and strategies to help refocus our observational practice on the power of possibility and how we use our observations to support developing the potential of each child.
Lunch from 12:10 pm - 1:10 pm
** The North Lobby
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM, Room 104
In today's educational landscape, fostering effective reading strategies goes beyond simply decoding words on a page. It requires a holistic approach that considers oral language development, social-emotional components, and adept behavior management techniques. This comprehensive session aims to equip educators and professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to create an environment that nurtures successful reading habits in learners.
Word Study: A Progression and Focus in the Upper Elementary Environment
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM, Room 101A
Word study is an essential part of reading and language development in Montessori education. After a brief overview of word study sequence starting in the Primary, we will focus on the expansion and application of word study in elementary. Learn how to use word study in reading, writing and different areas of the Upper Elementary environment.
Montessori Morning: Fostering Social-Emotional Learning and Well-Being
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM, Room 104C
The morning meeting should be an indispensable tool for every Montessori classroom. Sometimes, it will provide more information about your students and their needs than any survey. Through this presentation, you will better understand its importance and leave the session with evidence corroborating its success. You will gain a plethora of ideas to practice in your classroom.
Multiply Smarter, Not Harder
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM, Room 101A
Cross multiplication starts with the final passage on the multiplication board leading to abstract calculations. This method demonstrates which hierarchy times hierarchy produces units, tens, thousands, and ten-thousands.
Montessori Noon: Preparing the Foundational Squaring Knowledge
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM, Room 100
The geometrical representation focuses on products formed by units,tens and hundreds, preparing for the geometrical representation of multiplication to develop a concrete understanding of creating a square.
The indirect aim is to visualize the process of obtaining the square root.
Branching Out: Unveling the Tree of Life to Enhance Montessori's Great Lesson
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM, The North Lobby
Strike up interest in zoology and botany materials in the classroom with an introduction to the Tree of Life. Students will learn terms such as domains, lineages, clades, traits, and adaptations, setting the stage for deeper studies. We'll provide a lesson framework and offer visuals, connecting family trees to the scientific side. Update or refresh your follow-ups to the Second Great Lesson.
The Life and Times of Dr. Maria Montessori
3:35 PM - 4:15 PM, Room 104
In October of 2023, Dr. Mallett completed a pilgrimage, traveling throughout Italy and The Netherlands to retrace the life path of Dr. Maria Montessori. The study trip included Montessori’s birthplace, schools, training centers, homes, and grave. In this presentation, you, too, will experience Montessori’s world including the people and places that prepared her environment and nurtured her genius.