Susan Chahwan
Sunday, 12 March
1:30pm – 2:30pm
concurrent workshops - select one
Montessori Long Day Care in Australia is the fastest growing sector on the Australian Montessori scene – and it is still growing. How have centres flourished under government initiatives? Can we claim this as the grassroots of a much bigger movement and how do we ensure an ever-better world? This interactive session will give us an opportunity to share experiences and open discussion on staying true to core Montessori principles, and what those principles and practices look like in this sector of Montessori education in 2023 and beyond.
Sunday, 12 March
2:30pm – 3:30pm
concurrent workshops - select one
The “Bedtime Battle” is a well-known parent challenge. For Montessori families, however, giving autonomy to children over their sleep from the earliest ages can prevent a negative association with sleep. At the same time, the scientific approach of Montessori ensures that we are taking note of research outcomes to check against our practices.