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Explore nature-based art grounded in history, pedagogy, and methodology, while uncovering the ways in which natural elements are used to connect people to place.

Eco-Art & Nature Journaling 

Integrating Science & the Arts for Ecological Literacy

Drawing on the strength of children’s inherent connection to nature, and Montessori's value of nature in childhood, this course delivers innovative practical applications for integrating art and science into the classroom, while promoting a connection to place and the natural world right outside our doors.

Eco-Art takes place in a variety of environments from the schoolyard garden, to parks, to the classroom, and easily integrates across Montessori curricula at all levels.

CPDs available.

What is the connection between ecoliteracy and guiding a child toward their Cosmic Task?

The Cosmic Task of Creativity

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.

 CPDs available.

Want to integrate more nature into your classroom but aren’t sure how to get started? Join this free webinar!

Nature as a Tool for Teaching Writing

Engage your students’ enthusiasm for writing & explore ways to connect with the natural world that will motivate elementary aged children to enjoy the writing process.

Discover:

Ways to incorporate nature exploration regardless of your physical location - urban, suburban, rural - it can all work!

Motivate students to explore and experience the natural world & Use that nature as a writing prompt.

Integrate nature across curriculum areas with nature inspired lessons that complement the lessons on the shelf.

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?

School Gardens

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. The influence is far reaching and can last a lifetime.

But for many of us that is easier said than done! The lack of gardening know-how and feelings of overwhelm can stop us in our tracks.

While all of our outdoor spaces are going to look different – from a few pots on a patio to a small farm (and everything in between) – what matters is that we start where we are.

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.

This AMS Learning webinar is available to American Montessori Society members.

Weaving the Wild

Using Gardening and Art to Preserve Wonder & Weave Learning Across Montessori Curricula

Discover how a garden helps you meet your teaching goals!

Dive into ecoliteracy and its relationship to the Cosmic Curriculum, while learning  fun ways to weave more nature and creativity into your classroom.

Come away with a glimpse into the exciting science behind ecological intelligence and creativity, and gain a practical understanding of fun ways to apply these concepts.

CPDs available.