The Cosmic Task of Creativity
What is the connection between ecoliteracy and guiding a child toward their Cosmic Task?
By drawing on humans’ innate possibilities of creativity, along with a biological desire for true connection and love of our natural world, the Montessori Cosmic Curriculum provides teachers and students a map and systems to prepare the child for the journey.
Explore exciting neuroscience behind ecological intelligence and creativity, + gain practical understanding for implementing hands-on activities aligned with the Cosmic Curriculum.
A certificate of completion for 1.5 hours is provided.
School Gardens
Have you always wanted to garden with your students but felt that you lacked the resources and know-how to effectively integrate a school across your classroom curricula?
Montessori educators know the positive impact that experiencing nature, learning to be good stewards of our Earth, and maintaining a school garden can have on our students.
Whether a single flower pot or a full farm, a lack of gardening know-how and feelings of overwhelm can stop us in our tracks.
This course provides specific guidance on how to successfully garden with children, lesson plans for the garden that align with existing Montessori elementary lessons, and the health and academic benefits of gardening with children.
A certificate of completion for 4 hours is provided.
This course is eligible for a CEU upgrade from Loyola University- Aspire for an additional fee.
Eco-Art & Nature Journaling
Integrating Science and the Arts for Ecological Literacy
Art is a powerful catalyst for engaging students in an environmental awareness that leads to increased ecological literacy.
This course delivers innovative practical applications for integrating nature across curricula through eco-art & connecting children with the natural world right outside their door.
Eco-Art takes place in a variety of environments and easily integrates across Montessori curricula at all levels.
I hour completion certificate included
P2P Elementary
Principles to Practice Classroom Management Library Membership
The Classroom Management Principles to Practice Library helps Montessori Elementary Guides (Ages 6-12) translate Montessori principles into practice in the classroom.
The Principles to Practice (P2P) video library covers common classroom management issues faced by Montessori teachers.
Within the Library, Kelly teaches 9 (& counting) webinars on topics including: co-teaching, disruptive behaviors, a smooth start of school, nature integration, and more!
Monthly certificates available.