Dr. Montessori once said, “Give the world to the small child.” As guides, we are tasked with introducing our students to the wonders of the natural world. Teaching Life Sciences can be overwhelming, especially when navigating the complexities of fostering curiosity and interest while also ensuring curriculum requirements are covered. How can we do it all without getting stuck in the monthly “theme trap” that insists one must study leaves in October and frogs in March? How can we shake up our Life Science shelves and bring the sciences back to life?

In this 3-part series, we will discuss ways to approach the Life Sciences that allow us to move beyond “parts of” puzzles and three-part cards and help our children understand the interconnectedness of the natural world through exploration and discovery. This workshop aims to ignite a year-round passion for the sciences. Our mission? To foster a holistic understanding of the natural world, empowering children to meaningfully interact with their environment while seamlessly integrating this exploration into the other curriculum areas within our classrooms.

Join me as we take a fresh look at the Sciences through the lens of Systems Thinking and explore ways to integrate this structure into our nature studies in the Montessori Early Childhood classroom. This workshop, designed to be interactive, will include PowerPoint Presentations, live materials demonstrations, resource handouts, and opportunities for shared experiences from the group.