Do your materials look pretty on the shelves... but simply gather dust because the children don't touch them?

Are you tempted by all the gorgeous 'cultural' printables out there but a bit baffled about how to use them? 

Wondering why a 4 year old would be interested in all these cards anyway...?? 

In the Montessori early childhood environment, the term "cultural materials" generally refers to the resources we use to learn about the wider world.  This includes subjects like world cultures, geography, geology, the biological and physical sciences, etc.

Please join us for this free webinar to get re-inspired by the cultural area of your environment and get a refresher on how to use the materials in a developmentally appropriate way!

This webinar is sponsored by the Hands-On Kids Activities Club 

In this webinar you will learn:

• how the cultural materials don't belong in just one corner of the classroom
• practical strategies for incorporating cultural materials in all curriculum areas
• how the card materials are an important component of your language curriculum
• the "secret sauce" that makes these materials irresistible to children

This webinar is for you if:

• you work with 3-6 year olds
• you're not sure how to generate interest in the use of these materials
• you're looking for some inspiration for your shelves!

WEBINAR AGENDA

1. Welcome
2. What do we mean by "cultural materials"?
3. Common ways to incorporate cultural materials throughout the environment
4. Missed opportunities
5. Shelf tour and suggested materials
6. Introduction to the Hands-On Kids Activities Club

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Seemi holds a Master's degree in education and an AMS Early Childhood credential. She has twenty years of experience in Montessori as a teacher, school administrator, and school owner. She is the founder of TrilliumMontessori.org where she offers articles, downloads, and online professional development workshops for Montessorians

This webinar is sponsored by the Hands-On Kids Activities Club

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: None of the time slots work for me. What can I do?
A: Go ahead and register for any of the time slots! We'll send you a replay link once the webinar is over and you can watch it at your convenience. But please note that the replay link will expire on Feb 23.

Q: How long is the webinar?
A: The webinar is 45 minutes.

Q: Can I get a certificate of attendance for this webinar?
A: We do not offer certificates for our free webinars.  An upgrade option will not be available for this webinar.

Q: What age group is this for?
A: This is best for educators who work with 3-6 year olds.  

Q: Can I ask questions during the webinar?
A: No. This is a pre-recorded presentation.

Q: Is this specifically for Montessori environments?
A: No.  We will discuss a variety of strategies from Montessori and other environments that can be applied in any educational setting.

Q: Is this appropriate for parents?
A: This presentation is best for teachers and homeschoolers.  Parents are welcome and may be interested in using some of these suggestions at home.  However, we do not recommend that parents attempt to set up classroom shelves at home.