PLD 0-3 Years: The Creative Potential of the Young Child and Order

Date: 6th September, 2025

“…..nature endows a child with sensitiveness to order. It is a kind of inner sense that distinguishes the relationship between various objects rather than the objects themselves. It thus makes a whole of an environment in which the several parts are mutually dependent. When a person is oriented in such an environment, he can direct his activity to the attainment of specific goals. Such an environment provides the foundation for an integrated life.”

Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood, Chap.8 

The child from birth seeks consistency in the environment to build an understanding of life that is unfolding. During the first three years of life the infant’s needs are shifting and changing due to the acquisition of movement capabilities and language. As educators and parents a nuanced understanding of the child’s need for order during the first three years of life is essential to support optimal development. 

The workshop will offer insight into the following:

  • How can we offer stable points of reference from birth to build an order for the young child to feel safe, secure and build trust?
  • How can we support the child’s processing of order in his environment and in his mind as the child builds language and movement capabilities? 
  • What kind of experiences could we offer to  in the environment so that the child is able to relax, be happy and learn in a natural way ?

We are very fortunate that Kavya Chandrasekhar is facilitating this workshop. However, due to the time difference for Kayva in India, have the day to yourself and join us for this workshop between 4.00-6.00p.m. Consider it like a pre-dinner cocktail.



Facilitator

Kavya Chandrasekhar is AMI trained across the 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and 12-18 age groups. Currently she is pursuing the rigorous AMI training of trainers programme at the 0-3 level. She has presented core ideas of Montessori Pedagogy  at Montessori Institute of Prague and Montessori Institute of Bangalore. 

Kavya is the Executive Director at Montessori Institute of Bangalore, which offers AMI training at three levels namely Assistant to Infancy, Primary and Elementary. She is the Founder and Montessori Guide of The Montessori School (0-6 years) and Kriyasthala (6-12 years) with 18 years of experience working with children and families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 

Kavya’s global experience helps her to constantly enrich the programme in numerous ways. She is invested in bringing authentic Montessori practice into the day-to-day running of the various programmes by building a cohesive unit of parents, team members and administration.  Her vision is to work towards creating a team of educators deeply invested in the authentic implementation of the pedagogical ideas of child development from birth to 18 years of age. She is deeply committed to transforming education that supports and nurtures the development of every child by reaching out to educators globally. 

PLD 0-3 Years: The Creative Potential of the Young Child and Order

Date: 6th September, 2025
Time: 4.00 - 6.00 pm
Location: Via Zoom. A link will be sent out two days prior to the workshop.

Montessori Aotearoa School Member: $55+GST
Montessori Aotearoa Individual Member: $70+GST
Join Montessori Aotearoa as Individual Member: $136+ GST
Join Montessori Aotearoa as Student Member: $100+GST
Full Registration: 110+GST

Full Registration Rate
The full registration rates are for delegates who are not eligible for Montessori Aotearoa member rates.

Montessori Aotearoa School, Organisation and Student Member Special Rate
If your early learning service or kura is a member of Montessori Aotearoa, all your staff and parents receive a special school member rate. If your organisation is a member of Montessori Aotearoa one person will receive this member rate. Student members of Montessori Aotearoa can also register for this rate.

Montessori Aotearoa Individual Member Special Rate
If you are an individual member of Montessori Aotearoa you will receive the special individual member rate.

Becoming a Montessori Aotearoa Individual Member
If your service or school is not a school member of Montessori Aotearoa, you have the option to join Montessori Aotearoa as an individual member for $66 pa and then register at the individual member rate. You will also receive two Montessori Aotearoa publications; the hard copy magazine Montessori Voices and the teacher e-zine Informed each term as part of your membership.

Becoming a Montessori Aotearoa Student Member
If you are currently studying you have the option to join Montessori Aotearoa as a student member for $40 pa and then register for at the rate offered to teachers at Montessori Aotearoa member schools. Montessori Aotearoa may ask for proof of current student identification. You will also receive two Montessori Aotearoa publications; the hard copy magazine Montessori Voices and the teacher e-zine Informed each term as part of your membership.

All pricing in NZ$