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Event Details

An Overview of the Montessori Method

:451783
Level 1 – Explores
Self-Paced Training
(Available Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026)  
(2.00 Hours (Self-Paced))
Self-Paced (No Chats)

Description

Course ID 224039
Identify and articulate the key tenets of the Montessori method, including Montessori developmental theory, attributes of a Montessori classroom environment, and the role of the Montessori teacher. This is a self-paced Eager to Learn course.

Learning Objectives

• Identify two primary concepts of Montessori Developmental Theory: The Four Planes of Development and the Absorbent Mind.
• Recognize the key characteristics and specific learning areas of the Montessori environment.
• Understand the roles of adults and the tenets of working in a Montessori classroom.

Participant Support Accommodations

Self-paced Eager-to-Learn courses are conducted in a virtual classroom with built-in accessibility features, such as closed captioning, visual aids, high-contrast print, easily identifiable reading materials, including a transcription of the audio voiceover, and feedback and support resources on the class page. The self-paced nature of the course allows for individualized time for students to reflect and review as needed.

Registration

Event Fee
$10.00
Register By
3/15/2026
Required?
Yes

Contact

ETL Support (Email)
Child Care Aware of Minnesota: ETL District
10 River Park Plaza, Suite 820
Saint Paul, MN 55107
Phone (651) 335-6658

Trainers

ATL Faculty

Child Care Aware of Minnesota: ETL District

Delivery Methods

Assessment of Learning

Description

Identify and articulate the key tenets of the Montessori method, including Montessori developmental theory, attributes of a Montessori classroom environment, and the role of the Montessori teacher. This is a self-paced Eager to Learn course.

2.00 Hours

Course Level

Level 1 – Explores

Approved clock hour course

Course Category

Early Childhood

Virtual Self-Paced

Eager To Learn
Anytime Learning

(2 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning (2 Hours)

Early Childhood Classroom Staff
Family Child Care

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers