This course provides an opportunity to study, in depth, Montessori pedagogy and practices including the characteristics of children from 3 to 6 years of age, the needs expressed during this stage of development, and the means available to assist the child's work of self-construction. Language, movement, and social development continue as a primary focus, along with the well-known mathematical and sensorial materials. Music, art, biology, geography, and history materials are part of this specially prepared environment. The teacher is trained to act as a vital – and unhurried – link between children and their surroundings; all children explore freely at their own pace. Student observation and practice teaching are under the direct guidance of the training staff.

> Assistants to infancy (infant to 3 years)
> Elementary (6 to 12 years)