Make a powerful shift in how you view your 0-3 child applying the beauty and richness of the Montessori approach
For years I've been dreaming of a longer, deeper Montessori training especially for parents and carers of children aged 0–3. For families wanting to go even deeper after reading The Montessori Baby or The Montessori Toddler. Or even people brand new to Montessori or thinking to take their Montessori training but are not quite ready.
So I reached out to ask my friend and auxiliary AMI 0–3 trainer, Zoe Paul, and I'm delighted she said yes!
Zoe has created a brand new 6-week course just for us, starting in January.
Think of it as a Montessori training focused entirely on how to understand your child at the deepest level with a Montessori trainer to guide you.
Who is it for?
If you:
• want to deeply understand Montessori pedagogy for children 0–3
• or work with families and want to understand how to support them with aspects like eating, sleeping and toileting
• or dream of starting a Montessori playgroup
• or simply love learning about the Montessori approach
…then this is for you.
What we will cover
MODULE 1. Raising independent children the Montessori way
Zoe has a unique way of presenting independence using the 5 axes of independence - from functional independence right through to social and emotional independence.
MODULE 2. Preparing your home for your child’s independence
The prepared environment at home with a focus on the processes of life: eating, sleeping, toileting/self care, and communing.
MODULE 3. Socio-emotional development from birth to three years
We'll explore the role of attachment and belonging in a child’s life and how we can support their social and emotional development.
MODULE 4. Eating, sleeping, and toileting
The big 3 from a Montessori perspective.
MODULE 5. What it means to be a Montessori parent/carer
We'll explore what it looks like to be a prepared Montessori adult and the work we need to do.
MODULE 6. When you have to say no: freedom, discipline, and limits in the family
How to apply the Montessori principle of freedom and limits in our home.
Course details
Course format: The course runs over 6 weeks with a 2 hour live call with Zoe each week including time to answer your questions each call
Dates: Saturday 10 January 2026 – Sunday 15 February 2026.
If you can't attend live: All calls will be recorded and available for unlimited time to catch up. You can also submit your questions to be answered.
Cost: US$499 plus any taxes (Special offer! Use the code GIFTFORYOU to get US$100 off and pay US$399)
Note: You will get lifetime access to the course materials and call recordings.
6 x 2 hour live calls
The first 3 calls are on Saturdays and the following 3 on Sundays.
The calls are all at 2pm ET/8pm Amsterdam time/11:30pm IST/6am AEDT (following day)
Lifetime access
You will have access to all the course materials and call recordings for unlimited time so you can come back to them as your child grows
Certificate upon completion
Upon completion of the 6 week course, all participants will receive a certificate.
Kind words about Zoe
“Thank you so much Zoe, you have certainly done such a beautiful deep dive about the spiritual embryo and the 5 mental organs. You shared such insightful and profound way of thinking. Thank you so much. Really grateful for your expertise and experience. 🙏❤️” - Ashmi
"Thank you for this. Beautiful presentation." - Frances
“Thank you very much Zoe truly appreciate this wonderful opportunity as I have learned so much.” - Unathi
FAQ
1. What are the dates of the live calls?
All calls are at 2pm ET/8pm Amsterdam time/11:30pm IST/6am AEDT (following day), dates as follows:
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Module 1: Saturday, 10 January 2026
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Module 2: Saturday, 17 January 2026
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Module 3: Saturday, 24 January 2026
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Module 4: Sunday, 1 February 2026
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Module 5: Sunday 8 February 2026
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Module 6: Sunday 15 February 2026
2. What if I can’t attend the live calls?
No problem. All live sessions are recorded and you’ll have lifetime access to the replays. You can submit questions in advance and watch the recordings whenever it suits you.
3. How long do I have access to the course?
You have lifetime access. That means you can revisit the information and call recordings any time and as your child grows.
4. I’m already familiar with Montessori. Will I learn anything new?
Yes, we always learn something new when we hear it from another perspective and Zoe has a beautiful perspective of our youngest children to share with you. The course goes far beyond Instagram ideas and is more than simple hacks. You’ll deepen your understanding of child development, the role of the adult, and how to support your child’s growing independence and emotional life.
5. Is it possible to pay in instalments?
Yes, there is an option to pay in 1, 2, or 3 instalments.
Meet Zoe Paul
Zoe O. Paul is an AMI-trained Montessori educator and teacher trainer for ages birth to three, with a master’s degree in education and more than a decade of experience guiding children and supporting families around the world. Born in Nigeria and raised across the US and Europe, she brings a global perspective to her work and is fluent in English and French.
After discovering Montessori as a young French teacher, she went on to work in the Middle East and completed the 0–6 AMI training in San Diego before founding Studio Montessori in San Francisco, serving children from 3 months to 6 years. A passionate advocate for children, she also supports initiatives in post-conflict regions and has led translations of key Montessori texts into Arabic. Warm, insightful, and a self-professed sci-fi geek who dreams big, Zoe brings both deep expertise and a joyful, grounded presence to her teaching.
Zoe's favourite quote from Dr Montessori:
"Our idea of school is not a building with four walls in which to enclose and confine children, but a house wherein children are their own masters."
Additional information
Giving back
20% of profits of all my courses go to:
* Educateurs sans Frontiers
* Black Montessori Education Fund
* Indigenous Montessori Institute
Accessibility
The live calls and recordings will have closed captions available.
Note: This is not an AMI training. Zoe is running this course for The Montessori Notebook.