EC Residency: July 13 – 24th, 2020 in Auburn, AL
When: July 13 – 24th, 2020
Where: Auburn, Alabama
For Who: Early Childhood (EC) Level ONLY
Charlene Kam, Director
Location: Auburn Montessori School
Address: 231 E. Drake Ave., Auburn Al 36830
Website: http://www.auburnmontessorischool.org/
Montessori Live Phone: (833) 366-5483
Day to Day Details
Early Childhood (EC) Residency (3 to 6 year olds)
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 PM – 90 clock hours in 11 days
Residency Days:
Week 1 Monday through Saturday
Sunday – explore the local area, enjoy July 4th celebrations
Week 2 Monday through Friday
Continental breakfast provided Day 1. Coffee and water provided every day. Please bring your own lunch, and snacks.
Local Airports (Large Aircrafts)
- ATL Atlanta, GA Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – 1 hour 45 min
- MGM Montgomery, AL Montgomery Regional Airport – 40 min
- CSG Columbus, GA Columbus Georgia Airport – 40 min
Groome Transportation: Schedule transport to and from airport 334-821-3399; or install Uber on your smart phone and coordinate a ride through it.
Suggested Auburn Lodgings
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn / 800-353-8120
2174 S. College St., Auburn, Al 36832 - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites / 334-502-1090
Auburn University Area 2013 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36830 - The Hotel at Auburn University / 844-249-5150
241 S College St, Auburn Al 36830 - Hometown Suites Auburn / 844-249-5150
1188 Commerce Dr., Auburn Al 36830 - Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika / 844-249-5150
2555 Hilton Garden Dr., Auburn, AL 36830 US - Hampton Inn / 334-821-4111
2430 South College St., Auburn, AL 36832 - Candlewood Suites / 334-521-7494
2510 East Glenn Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830
Montessori Live does not make any guarantees regarding properties listed.
Presentation Topics
- Overview of Montessori philosophy
- Grace and courtesy to peace education
- Spiritual preparation of the educator
- Practical life to independence
- Yoga, Music
- Environmental design and classroom management
- Sensorial Presentations
- 2D and 3D Geometry
- Scope and sequence for early childhood and elementary
- Extensions into art and music
- Art integration
- Memorization of addition and subtractions, simple counting to 10
- Lesson on time and Money
- Presentations on language materials
- Presentations on handwriting
- Presentations on geography and history
- Presentations on numeration and simple counting
- Beginning lessons in geometry, fractions, and money
- Introduction to zoology and botany
- Making materials
- Introduction to the online component
- Distance education best practices
- Policies for yearlong teaching practicum
Required Resources
Montessori Research and Development Early Childhood Manuals
Early Childhood Manuals Set (14 manuals total)
https://www.montessorird.com/manuals/early-childhood-manuals-set-19
• Botany for Early Childhood MP.B
• Geography for Early Childhood MP.G
• Geography and History for Early Childhood MP.GH
• Language Arts Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (five manuals) M.LA 1-5
• Practical Life MP.PL
• Sensorial MP.S
• Zoology for Early Childhood MP.Z
• Mathematics for Early Childhood MP.M
• Fractions for Early Childhood MP.F (separate pricing)
• Money for Early Childhood MP.MN (separate pricing)