“It is self-evident that the possession of and contact with real things brings with them, above all, a real quantity of knowledge. The inspiration engendered by it revitalizes the intelligence … from all these things new intellectual interests arise (climates, winds, et cetera). Instruction becomes a living thing. Instead of being illustrated, it is brought to life. In a word, the outing is a new key for the intensification of instruction ordinarily given in the school. There is no description, no image in any book that is capable of replacing the sight of real trees, and all the life to be found around them, in a real forest. Something emanates from those trees which speaks to the soul, something no book, no museum is capable of giving. The wood reveals that it is not only the trees that exist, but a collection of lives. And this earth, this climate, this cosmic power are necessary for the development of these lives. The myriads of lives around the trees, the majesty, the variety are things one must hunt for, and which no one can bring into the school. How often is the soul of man—especially that of the child—deprived because one does not put him into contact with nature.”
~ Maria Montessori, FromChildhood to Adolescence
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AMI-EAA ANNUAL SUMMER CONFERENCE
- The Annual Summer Conference provides opportunities for growth and relaxation in a week-long, intimate workshop setting.
- Locations are thoughtfully chosen and affordable, generally in a rustic, retreat setting for communing with nature and our colleagues. Participants are welcome to bring their families.
- Conferences provide participants a unique blend of presentations by peers and regional experts, discussion of practical aspects of teaching, and a deeper understanding of the Montessori curriculum and materials.
- Experienced elementary teachers and local experts give presentations that revolve around a central theme. A time for music, dance and/or artistic expression is always included.
- Sharing sessions for 6-9, 6-12 and 9-12 levels provide time to discuss classroom concerns and exchange helpful hints.
- College credit is available.
- Previous conferences have found us digging at archaeological sites, trekking through the rain forest, and exploring the roots of American history at Colonial Williamsburg. Such field experiences enhance our love and understanding of the world in which we live.
- Over the years, locations have included Menucha, Oregon; Wolfeboro, New Hampshire; Asilomar, California; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Olympic Park Institute in Washington State; Unicoi State Park in Georgia; Eronguaricuaro, Mexico; and Crow Canyon and Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Colorado.
- Topics have ranged from making books and botanical drawings to geology, physics, Shakespeare, botany, zoology, tidal pools, art, and desert ecology.
- The 2005 AMI-EAA Summer Conference was held at St. Christopher's Retreat Conference Center, Seabrook Island, South Carolina. As an extension of the 2005 Refresher Course held in Dallas, Texas, our peers led us in a journey of exploration into “Sacred Geometry” with follow up activities for the classroom and outdoor environments, classroom experiences in economic geography activities related to the stock market, and artistic techniques for making dioramas.
- Reviews of the conference presentations can be found in the fall and winter issues of our newsletter.
2010 AMI-EAA Annual Summer Conference
Cultivating Community across the Planes of Development
July 18 - 23, 2010
Lake Erie College, Cleveland, Ohio
2010 AMI-EAA Summer Conference Registration Form
2010 AMI-EAA Summer Conference Brochure
2010 AMI-EAA Summer Conference Schedule
The 2010 AMI-EAA Annual Summer Conference will be held at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio. Established in 1856, this beautiful and vibrant campus is now home to the Hershey Montessori Institute at Lake Erie College.
Workshops for the Annual Summer Conference will be held on the campus of Lake Erie College and on the campus of the Hershey Montessori Adolescent Program, where participants will spend an entire day touring the farm property, attending presentations from the faculty, and enjoying a delicious meal prepared with organic and whole foods grown on site.
Lake Erie College is located 30 miles from Cleveland, 40 miles from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport and 18 miles from the Hershey Montessori Adolescent Program in Huntsburg, Ohio. A complete listing of shuttle service operators from Cleveland–Hopkins International is available on the airport website, www.clevelandairport.com.
Transportation will be provided to all lectures. If you would like to explore independently, we encourage you to bring a rental or a personal car to the campus.
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