The absorbent mind is an essential concept for anyone who wants to understand Montessori principles. The KHT Montessori 12-month course discusses important concepts like the absorbent mind as well as techniques for using Montessori methods with children ages 2½-6. Today, I have a free printable for you with additional information on the absorbent mind from KHT Montessori.
Free Absorbent Mind Resources from KHT Montessori
This is a free instant download, courtesy of KHT Montessori! You can download lots of resources with information about the absorbent mind here.
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If you don’t already have The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori, this is a popular translation.
All the Freebies from KHT Montessori
To get all the freebies (instant downloads except for the subscriber freebie geography album) from KHT Montessori and see my latest KHT Montessori post, go to my “Freebies for Parents and Teachers from KHT Montessori” post.
The Structure of the KHT Montessori Online Course with Class Forum Example and 12-Month Syllabus
If you wonder about how the course is structured, check out this information by Karen Tyler about the forum based classroom: “Let’s be honest here, most of us are very busy with family, outside jobs, etc. We also all live in many different time zones. Most “virtual class rooms” require you to log in at a specific time to be part of a live webinar/class. Self-paced online programs do not offer the personal direction and discussion with a teacher nor classmates. We have created a Forum Based Classroom that can be accessed any day of the week any time day or night. You can log in on your schedule and read the lectures, ask questions, join in on the discussion and I check in daily to reply and keep the class moving forward. It is the benefits of a live classroom but on your schedule!”
You can see an example of the forum (answering the question: “Is Montessori education rigid?”) here. (Click on the forum image to see it at full size.)
You can download the 12-month KHT Montessori Online Course Syllabus here.
More about the KHT Montessori Online Certificate Program
You’ll find lots more information about what’s included in the KHT 12-month online course in this post.
Free KHT Montessori Geography Album
You’ll get the entire KHT Montessori geography album if you simply sign up for my newsletter! You’ll also read more about my experiences with KHT Montessori in this post. I highly recommend Karen’s KHT Montessori training! It’s great for all sorts of people, including homeschoolers, Montessori teachers who want to refresh their training, and preschool teachers who’d like to add Montessori activities to their preschool classrooms. Karen also has all the details at KHT Montessori.
Giveaway – KHT Montessori Online Course and 12 Albums (ARV $330)!
What You Will Win: Karen Tyler’s Complete Montessori Training Course that starts November 13 AND the 12 Montessori teacher training albums/manuals that are full of curriculum!!! (ARV $330)
Who is Eligible:
This giveaway is open to anyone 18 and older worldwide. The first entry is mandatory. You must leave a blog post comment telling why you want to win (and be sure to say you did that on the Rafflecopter form)! After you’ve completed your mandatory entry, there are lots of optional entries. You have many chances to win! (Note: For the extra entries, you may count ways of following that you already do. For example, if you previously followed @DebChitwood on Twitter, you may still count that for your “follow @DebChitwood on Twitter” entry!)
It’s easy to enter giveaways with Rafflecopter! Just follow the directions to enter.If you still have questions about the Rafflecopter form, here’s a video with quick directions for entering through Rafflecopter. (Note: If you have problems with the Rafflecopter form, you can sign up on the Rafflecopter form at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page. Just be sure to leave your blog comment here! Both Rafflecopter forms are the same, so it doesn’t matter which one you sign up on.)
You must complete the Mandatory Entry to qualify for any additional entries. The giveaway closes 9:00pm PST on Monday, November 6.
Best of luck! 
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UPDATE:
It’s Tuesday morning, November 7. I really appreciated all the comments and 1,216 entries. A winner has been selected using Random.org through Rafflecopter!
The winner of the $330 KHT Montessori Online Course with 12 Montessori Teachers’ Manuals is Brittany M!
I’m so happy for Brittany, who had multiple entries! (Note: Brittany, you have 48 hours to respond to my email, or a new winner will be chosen.)
The comment for Brittany’s mandatory entry (why she wanted to win the online training course) said:
“I’m having so much fun working with and teaching my toddler and want to foster her creativity and thirst for learning. I love that Montessori is child-guided and would love to win the 12 month course giveaway!”
CONGRATULATIONS, Brittany!!! Thank you SO MUCH to KHT Montessori for sponsoring this awesome giveaway – and thank you to everyone who entered! Note: A new KHT Montessori course starts November 13!
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I would really like to win to start my journey in early childhood education. I am particularly interested in the Astronomy content.
I’m most excited about the Botany and Zoology albums! I take daily walks with my daughter and she loves stopping to look at all the plants we pass; it gives the best opportunity to teach her about all that we pass. She’s also very interested in animals- learning names of all different species, describing them, differentiating between others and the sounds they make. Every thing looks so exciting, but these two would definitely be at the top of the list!
I’m having so much fun working with and teaching my toddler and want to foster her creativity and thirst for learning. I love that Montessori is child-guided and would love to win the 12 month course giveaway!
I love homeschooling my children. I do not love planning curriculum. I hope whomever wins needs the same amount of help as I do!
I am excited about all of the content folders but most excited about Geography, Geology and Physical Science!