This session offers a practical bridge between the Montessori method and outdoor education. Alison Zeglen shares real-life examples from her classrooms and offers tangible strategies for weaving nature into Montessori environments at school or at home.
With a strong grounding in observation, prepared environments, and child-led learning, this talk will help you expand Montessori beyond the classroom walls and into the natural world.
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Learn how outdoor spaces can be prepared with Montessori principles in mind
- Discover ways to use natural materials and seasonal changes as extensions of the curriculum
- Explore how outdoor learning fosters concentration, independence, and deeper connection with the environment
- Get practical ideas for integrating nature into circle time, sensorial work, and practical life activities
- Understand how to support a child’s emotional regulation through outdoor routines and rhythm
