Primary (3-6) Orientation Certificate Course
This 60-hour AMI certificate course offers an overview of Dr. Montessori’s philosophy and practice for the 3 to 6 year old child. The course combines reading from Dr. Montessori’s texts, exploring theory, observation training, and class discussions. Participants will learn about different areas of the Montessori casa and the purposes of the materials. This course will help participants make connections between observation, theory, and the practical applications for interactions with young children.
This is a great opportunity for classroom assistants, school administrators, parents, grandparents, child care providers/nannies, and anyone else curious to explore the why’s and how’s of the young child through a Montessori lens. Open to all!
Format, Schedule & Requirements
Course Schedule
Online Synchronous Sessions via Zoom on the following dates:
July 27 – August 7, 2026 | Mondays – Fridays | 1pm – 4:30pm ET
Requirements
At the conclusion of the course, participants will conduct 9 hours of formal, scientific observation in a Montessori setting. Submission of observation notes/assignment and signed observation timesheet, along with accepted essays (3) and 90% participation in the course will be required to earn the AMI Orientation Course certificate. Observations must be completed and paperwork submitted to WMI by October 31, 2026.
Registration
$950
Recommended Book List
- Citizen of the World
- Education for a New World
- The Secret of Childhood
- The Child in the Family
Faculty
Maryland Participants
Learn about earning your Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) 90-hour certification through WMI.