Presenters: Rita Rathbone |
[email protected] | Facilitator; Kelly Bush |
[email protected] | Facilitator; Erin Carroll |
[email protected] | Presenter
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY This session is designed for any staff working in or supporting a Montessori school in an instructional role. Sit Spots & Nature Journaling Observation is at the heart of Montessori practice and nature is one of its most powerful teachers. In this two-hour session, you'll explore sit spots: a simple but transformative practice of returning regularly to a quiet outdoor space to observe, notice, and record the natural world. Through nature journaling, you'll experience firsthand how this practice builds children's focus, curiosity, and connection to their environment. You will leave with hands-on ideas for integrating sit spots and nature journals into daily routines - no matter what ages you work with.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Outdoor Learning, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors, Teachers
