Getting started
a 6 week journey
Unlock the Power of Montessori in Just 6 Weeks!
From Principles to Practice: Our 6-week Montessori certification is your ticket to understanding, implementing, and enjoying the essence of Montessori in your daily childcare interactions.
A SIX-week journey
Following the completion of these six modules, all students may elect to join our additional 8-week Montessori Practicum, and hone your skills as you learn and practice using over 100 Montessori materials in your classroom or at home.
01
Foundations of Montessori
Get introduced to Maria Montessori, learn about the role of the teacher in the classroom, sensitive periods, freedom within limits, and positive discipline
02
Creating a Montessori Classroom
Discover what it means to have a prepared classroom environment, foundations of child observation, how to talk to parents and conduct parent conferences.
03
Unlocking Child Development
Uncover the importance of concentration, coordination, order and independence, language development, cognitive development, and executive functions.
04
Fostering Peace and Harmony
Learn how to maintain peace in the classroom, the process of normalization, connecting with nature, using work mats, and toileting.
05
Nurturing the Spirit
Dive into the spiritual preparation of the teacher, peace education, what is the inner light of the child, morning greetings, and food preparation.
06
Crafting Materials
Complete your course with an introduction to making and presenting Montessori Materials.
What Our Students say
"Enrolling in Open Door Montessori's 6-week program was a game-changer for me as both a parent and an educator. The engaging videos, interactive modules, and insightful coaching calls not only made learning about Montessori principles enjoyable but also seamlessly applicable to real-life scenarios. The program's flexibility allowed me to balance my busy schedule, and the supportive community created by the Open Door team made the journey truly enriching!"