Cultural Subject Workshops | Santa Monica Montess

Montessori Cultural Subjects: Stand-Alone Workshops

Bring the World to your Classroom

In a Montessori environment, the cultural subjects offer children a blueprint of the universe. They spark imagination, cultivate a lifelong love of learning, and build a foundational understanding of peace and global interconnectedness.

Santa Monica Montessori Institute is proud to offer a series of stand-alone, enrollment-ready workshops designed for working professionals, traditional teachers, and dedicated assistants. Offered in-person, these intensive modules combine theoretical preparation with hands-on, practical materials training within an authentic classroom environment.

Explore Our Workshop Modules

Workshop Structure and Highlights:

Practical Competence: Spend dedicated hours practicing with specialized materials in a fully prepared environment, receiving direct feedback from instructors with over 10 years of classroom experience.

Curriculum Materials: Graduate from each workshop with your own prepared formal notes and curriculum framework ideas ready to implement immediately in your classroom.

Certificate: Receive a certificate of attendance upon completion, with hours that count towards Professional Development requirements.

Geography and Cultural Studies

Introduce children to the physical and cultural wonders of our world. Learn how to present the classic puzzle maps, land and water forms, and flag activities, while framing geography as the foundational narrative of how our universe interconnected.

Deepen your teaching toolkit with our specialized, individual workshops in

the Montessori Cultural Curriculum.

History and Social Studies

Help children visualize their own personal timeline, and then expand their vision to the vast timeline of life and humanity. Learn how to effectively present the fundamental human needs timelines to build a deep, structured perspective of time and society.

Physical and Earth Sciences

Deep dive into the Montessori Philosophy and specialized materials, as well as the mixed-age group dynamics for the foundational years.

Botany

Delve into the living world of plants. This workshop prepares you to guide students through hands-on classification, leaf shape identification, and plant life-cycle experiments using authentic Montessori materials.

Art, Music and Movement

Deep dive into the Montessori Philosophy and specialized materials, as well as the mixed-age group dynamics for the foundational years.

Zoology

Ignite a child’s natural curiosity about animal life. Master the presentation of first-knowledge sorting cards, vertebrate and invertebrate distinctions, animal life cycles, and anatomical studies that emphasize the vital role every living creature plays in our ecosystem.

Workshop Presenters

Led by our senior Montessori specialists, all our workshops provide practical insights into the Montessori Cultural Subjects.

Our presenters bring over 20 years of teacher training experience to every laboratory and lecture, ensuring educators leave with a deep understanding of the materials and philosophy.

Workshop Logistics

Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Santa Monica Montessori Institute

Materials: All Montessori Materials provided