3-6 Orientation Certificate Course
Participants who complete the certification requirements will earn the internationally recognized AMI 3-6 Orientation Course Certificate.
This course is a comprehensive program designed to provide educators with a thorough understanding of the Montessori approach to early childhood education. It is designed for educators who work with children aged 3 to 6 years and want to learn more about the Montessori approach as it is applied in the Children's House (early childhood) setting. It is best suited for Montessori assistants in 3-6 class, but it can also serve as a good stepping stone for people generally interested in Montessori education or in children of 3 to 6 years of age.
Your Montessori Career Starts Here!
Receive an internationally recognized certificate and expand your options for a further career.
Come learn how to foster children's independence and personal discovery within a stimulating and enriching environment.
Join us to receive professional tools and techniques to improve observation skills in the children's adaptation process.
"Sometimes, very small children in a proper environment develop a skill and exactness in their work that can only surprise us"
Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood
An orientation of the principles and practices of a Montessori early childhood centre or preschool classroom of children from 3 to 6 years of age. The AMI Orientation is a 60-hour course with an additional 9 hours for Observation.
During the course, participants will learn about the fundamental principles and practices of the Montessori approach, including the role of the adult in the Montessori classroom, the importance of a prepared environment, the child's independence, critical thinking skills, and the child's development from three to six years of age. Overall, this course is an invaluable resource for educators, parents, and anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the Montessori approach and its application in early childhood education.
The Course Programme:
Introduction to Montessori
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The Role of the Adult
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Four Planes of Development
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The Absorbent Mond
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Order
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observation
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The Prepared Environment
07
Independence
08
Language
09
Movement
10
Freedom and Discipline
11
Social Development
12
Music and Art
13
Maintaing the Environment
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Dr. Montessori wrote and spoke extensively about preparing adults to support children's development. This course will deal extensively with this role and the various aspects of 3-6-year-old children according to the principles of the approach. In the course, we will learn, among other things, how to support children in developing independence and deepen our understanding of Montessori's approach to freedom and discipline..
All students of the course will have the opportunity to learn from a very experienced AMI Trainer Jennifer Shields, study alongside colleagues from all over the world, engage in lively discussions, share their experience with others as well as gain new perspective themselves. All successful course graduates also receive a worldwide recognized international certificate from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).
Certificate Requirments
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Completion of 90% attendance of live sessions.
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60 hours of live lectures and guidance, self-study, reading, and essay writing.
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3 written assignments on given topics.
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9 hours of obligatory observation to be done within 12 weeks after the course.
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Submit observation notes and report.
3 written assignments
60 hours of live lectures and self study
9 hours of observation
observation notes and report
.The whole course is given in English. It is also being simultaneously interpreted into Hebrew
All coursework, including written assignments, can be done in English or Hebrew
The Trainer
Jennifer Shields
Jennifer is a primary trainer for the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). She holds both the AMI Primary and Assistants to Infancy diplomas. Jennifer earned a B.A. in English Literature from Georgetown University and an M.Ed. from Cleveland State University. She worked for over fifteen years in Montessori schools as a teacher, assistant, and administrator. She is an examiner and consultant for AMI, presenting at workshops and conferences both locally and worldwide.
Jennifer joined the Board of AMI Global in the spring of 2019. Jennifer loves observing in classrooms, coaching teachers and teacher trainees, and spreading the insights made by Dr. Montessori.
Obligatory Reading
Books by Dr. Maria Montessori:
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The Child in the Family
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The Secret of Childhood
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Education for a New World
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The Absorbent Mind
Course Schedule
November 9th - December 21st, 2025
The course is being held virtually via Zoom on Sundays & Thursdays 17:00-20:00 (GMT + 3)
Sunday, November 9th 2025
Thursday, November 13th 2025
Thursday, November 20th 2025
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Sunday, November 23rd 2025
Sunday, November 30th 2025
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Thursday, December 4th 2025
Sunday, December 7th 2025
Thursday, December 11th 2025
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Sunday, December 14th 2025
Thursday, December 18th 2025
Sunday, December 21st 2025
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