Sensory Explorations
Simple Extensions, Big Impact
Tammy Oesting
Do you feel frustration with rigid, uninspired sensorial material presentations?
Do you want to reignite your students’ natural curiosity in the classroom but are unsure about where to start?
In this course, Tammy Oesting offers many examples for integrating sensorial material variations and extensions that will deepen your understanding of Montessori’s philosophy on sensorial development and help you inspire your students to make their own discoveries in the sensorial area.
By exploring variations and extensions to traditional materials, you will discover their impact on the whole child, including the training of the senses, cultivating curiosity, and building a stronger foundation for the mathematical mind.
With practical variations and extensions for classic Montessori sensorial materials, this course offers a transformative toolkit to move beyond rote instruction, helping you to understand Montessori's deep philosophy of sensory education while providing concrete strategies to spark wonder and exploration.
A certificate of completion for 75 minutes is provided. Learn more about certificates here.
This course is for you if:
• You struggle to maintain children's interest in sensorial materials
• You are seeking ways to make sensorial lessons more meaningful and exploratory
• You want to move beyond basic material presentations
• You are interested in developing more nuanced observation and facilitation skills
• You want to gain confidence in supporting children's self-directed exploration
"The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge. Our apparatus for educating the senses offers the child the key to guide their explorations of the world." - Dr. Maria Montessori
Tammy Oesting
Tammy Oesting M.Ed. (she/her), is an internationally known Montessori speaker and teacher educator. With AMS certifications for the Primary, Lower, and Upper Elementary levels, and 17 years of experience in the classroom, she has the training, knowledge, and experience needed to support professionals at various stages of their careers. Tammy has a talent for making abstract concepts accessible. She has spent the last two decades delivering professional development workshops, consulting schools, and educating new Montessori teachers. Her passions include issues of social justice, educating support staff, life sciences, neuroscience as applied to educational practices, and exploring the magnificence of the world.
Tammy holds a B.S. Art from Portland State University and M.Ed. in Montessori Integrated Learning through TIES at Endicott College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for Montessori teachers working with children 3-6 years old. Homeschoolers may also find the information useful.
Is this a complete Sensorial curriculum?
No, the information provided in this course is a supplement to the early childhood Montessori Sensorial curriculum and does not replace formal training or curriculum materials.
When does the course start and finish?
This course consists of pre-recorded videos. You will gain access to all the videos as soon as you register. You have access for one year and you may watch at your convenience, as often as you wish, during that time.
Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
You can get a certificate of attendance for 75 minutes by request. You will need to fill out a feedback form found at the end of the course. You will receive a PDF certificate via email.
IMPORTANT: We recommend confirming with your local licensing agency prior to registering if you are relying on having the certificate approved. Read more about certificates of attendance here.
Is this appropriate for parents?
The principles in this course can certainly be applied by parents. However, most of the examples used will be for a classroom setting and will reflect the student-teacher dynamic. We will not be addressing parents' needs specifically.
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