Courses age group 3-6 years
AMI 3-6 Orientation Course
his course includes 60 hours of lectures and practical work plus 9 hours of observation of children aged 0-3 years. It is suitable for:
* Assistants, interns, and trainees in childcare
* School directors
* Interested parents, grandparents, or day-care providers
* Anyone who wants to gain a fundamental understanding of Montessori theory and practice
* Anyone considering obtaining a Montessori diploma
* Anyone working with another age group
This course takes place online via Zoom.
AMI 3-6 Assistant Course
This course is an extension to the Orientation Course (see above) and can only be attended after completing the first part. The course includes the practical component – applying theory in the classroom or at home. This course encompasses 20 hours of lectures and practical work plus 9 hours of collaboration in a Montessori facility for children aged 3-6 years. It is suitable for:
* All individuals who want to complement their basic knowledge with practical tips
This course takes place on-site at our training center in Schönenwerd.
AMI 3-6 Diploma Course
This course provides an extensive study of Montessori history, theory, pedagogy, teaching materials for Practical Life, Sensorial activities, Language, Mathematics as well as Art, History, and Science; classroom management; and teaching theory and practice. The course is suitable for:
* Adults who wish to work in a setting with children aged 3-6 years
* Kindergarten teachers
* Parent and education consultants
This course takes place in a hybrid format – with modules on-site at our training center in Schönenwerd and some online modules.
Self-directed learning workshop
This workshop teaches how to promote self-directed learning according to the principles of Maria Montessori, including applications in a non-Montessori environment (daycare, kindergarten, school). The three-part workshop is suitable for:
* Daycare staff
* Kindergarten teachers
* Primary school teachers (grades 1–3)
This course takes place online via Zoom.
Our trainer
István Szurkos is an AMI Associate Trainer for the 3–6 age group. He holds a teaching diploma in pre-primary and primary education from PHBern, recognised by the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK), a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from PH St. Gallen and PH Weingarten, and AMI diplomas for the 3–6 and 6–12 age groups.
He teaches in a Montessori Children’s House and at primary level. In his work as a trainer, he draws on his classroom experience, Montessori pedagogy and developmental psychology.
At Montessori CH, he leads AMI 3–6 Orientation and Assistants Courses. As an Associate Trainer, he teaches on the AMI 3–6 Diploma Course in Adliswil, which combines online sessions with in-person blocks.