Theory into Practice Series (TiPS)
2026 Theory into Practice Series (TiPS)
In 2026, we have two streams of TIPs: TIPs for Educators and TIPs for Leaders.
TiPS for Educators
TiPS for Educators is a skills based, development series facilitated by SMTC’s AMI trainers and trainers-in-training to support educators.
- Are you looking for some practical tips to help you in your day-to-day interactions with children?
- Would you like to consider how aspects of Montessori apply in a practical context such as in your school, classroom or in other interactions with children?
Come along to our 1-hour online sessions, with an additional 30-minute Q&A, for extra support on how you can turn Montessori theory into practice.
| When: | The first Monday of each month (February to November) |
| Time: | 7-8:30pm (1-hour presentation incorporating theory and practical strategies with a 30-minute Q&A). Timezone information is below. |
| Audience: | Anyone working with children from birth to 18 years of age. |
| Format: | Online, via Zoom (link sent following registration) |
| Cost: | $25 plus GST (if applicable) per session Discounts or packages: – an Unlimited All-Staff Access Package to all TIPS sessions in 2026 for school and centres for $500 plus GST. Add an extra $100 plus GST to including TIPS for Leaders Unlimited Access for All Staff Registration -for individuals, all 10 educator sessions for 2026 for a 40% discount Individual Full Year Registration – TiPS for Educators |
TiPS for Educators Schedule
| THEORY INTO PRACTICE SERIES (TIPS) | DATE | LEVEL | TRAINER |
| Bridging the Worlds: Supporting the Child’s Leap from 3-6 to 6-12 | 2 February | 3-6 and 6-12 | Suganthi Vijayakumar |
| The Prepared Adult | 2 March | 0-3 | Julia Hilson |
| The Development of Executive Functioning in Adolescence | 13 April | 12-18 | Jan Gaffney |
| Responding to Children Effectively: Practical Tools for Everyday Moments | 4 May | 3-6 | Kay Urquhart |
| The Value of Choosing Connection over Judgement | 1 June | 0-3 | Sara Brady |
| The Montessori Approach to Music for 3-6 Year Olds | 6 July | 3-6 | Natasha Williams |
| Building a Capable Community – Words and Actions that Matter | 3 August | 12-18 | Laureen Barnard |
| Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives within Montessori Environments | 7 September | 0-6 | Rebecca Bridge |
| The Challenges of Implementing Cosmic Education in a Specialised World | 12 October | 6-12 | Rebecca Dallam |
| Helping the Educator to Help the Child | 2 November | 3-6 | Amy Kirkham |
TIPs for Leaders
Leaders and aspiring leaders need opportunities for inspiration and reflection on leadership-focused issues. Many leaders have undertaken our AMI Administrator training, but how do we continue to support them and others in an accessible and affordable way?
In 2026, we are offering two TIPS for Leaders sessions, each priced at $25 + GST per person per session.
| THEORY INTO PRACTICE SERIES (TIPS) | DATE | LEVEL | LEADERSHIP TRAINER |
| Navigating Tricky Conversations | 25 May 2026 7pm-8.15pm (AEST) | All leaders and aspiring leaders | Nancy Coronado |
| Mentoring Staff on Limited Resources | 17 August 2026 (AEST) 7pm-8.15pm (AEST) | All leaders and aspiring leaders | Karen Bennetts |
To visit all of our Leadership Workshops see: Leadership Workshops
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In keeping with the Montessori philosophy of mutual respect and global community building, we request you have your camera on during the session.
Timezone of sessions
The sessions are scheduled to commence at 7pm based on the Sydney/Melbourne/Canberra timezone which is:
- AEDT for the February, March, October, and November sessions
- AEST for the April, May, June, July, August and September sessions
Timezones can be checked here: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html
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