Monthly Workshops in Mill Valley, Ca

Every second Wednesday of the month, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
At Harmony Montessori Mill Valley, 12 Shell Rd. MAP
$20 online / $25 at the door

Parents will receive practical simple tips to help their kids feel welcome and nurtured on all levels at home - physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.

Come and develop a deeper understanding of the Montessori and Waldorf approaches, and discover your own ways to make use of this wisdom.


OCTOBER 13: Introduction to the Montessori approach. $20

NOVEMBER 10: Enhancing the Home Environment for More Independent Activties:

How to create opportunities for practical skill development in household and garden. E.g. Having drinking glasses and water in independent reach for children, or making specific art supplies and toys freely accessible; $20

DECEMBER 8: Ideas for Meaningful Educational Toys As Gifts and The Significance of Pretend Play:

Come discover a few great teaching toys and browse through various catalogs to get inspired! We will also talk about the significance of pretend play: Many children process emotions and experiences through pretend play - learn how to hold space when these emotions come to the surface. Our Holiday Gift For You, 50% off this workshop and cookies will be served. $10

FEBRUARY 9: Children's Genuine Needs on the Physical, Emotional, Intellectual and Spiritual Level:

We will explore what children need to be happy, healthy, and to learn with ease, and how we can fulfill basic needs as well as possible in each individual situation.
E.g. We can provide space for movement, give time and space for tears, inspire intellectual growth and let children follow inner guidance within healthy boundaries. $20

MARCH 9: Supporting Emotional Growth:

How can we nourish the intelligence of self-motivation and facilitate the joy of self-motivated activities. How can we accompany sadness, fear, and temper tantrums in respectful ways, and how can we help solve conflicts between children. E.g. $20

APRIL 13: Setting Boundaries:

This workshop will help becoming aware of personal boundaries in relation with children. We will explore ways to say 'no' respectfully. We will discuss alternatives to punishment and reward methods. E.g. Instead of time-outs, we can talk with children and stand up for our own wishes; $20

MAY 11: The Science Behind Joyful Learning:

We will look into the research of epigentics ("The environment is a determining factor in growth processes") and neuro-cardiology ("Positive emotions build the foundation of empowered intelligent learning processes"): Learning progress is directly affected by two different states of being: "I am relaxed-mode" vs. "I feel pressure mode". $20

JUNE 8: Hands-on Learning Materials for Children:

Enjoy an introduction to manipulatives for basic math, beginning writing / reading, and practical life. Explore the Montessori learning tools. Learn simple ways to craft them together with children. Learn basic teaching skills developed by Montessori, Steiner, Froebel, which can become additional tools for your interactions with children. $20