Colleen Wilkinson
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10 am EST (9 am CST) via Zoom
Cultivating Presence: The Science of Regulation and Spiritual Preparation of the Guide
*Registered individuals can view the recording for a limited time if unable to attend live
Registration is $30 per person
2-hour session
Maria Montessori famously called for the "spiritual preparation" of the teacher. The internal work required to remove obstacles like pride and anger to truly see the child is also what allows us to be fully present in our daily lives. Today, modern neuroscience confirms what Montessori intuited: that a regulated adult is the primary intervention for a dysregulated child.
This workshop moves beyond theory into the physiology of the guide. We will explore how "spiritual preparation" is actually the biological practice of nervous system regulation. When supporting children with behavioral needs or trauma histories, the guide’s ability to remain within their own "Window of Tolerance" is critical.
Participants will leave with an understanding of the science of safety and a toolkit of somatic, "in-the-moment" practices. We will define practical routines that protect the guide’s energy and create a classroom environment where co-regulation becomes the foundation for concentration and peace. This core component of peace education is all about biological resilience and sustainable teaching.
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10 am EST (9 am CST) via Zoom
Cultivating Presence: The Science of Regulation and Spiritual Preparation of the Guide
*Registered individuals can view the recording for a limited time if unable to attend live
Registration is $30 per person
2-hour session
Maria Montessori famously called for the "spiritual preparation" of the teacher. The internal work required to remove obstacles like pride and anger to truly see the child is also what allows us to be fully present in our daily lives. Today, modern neuroscience confirms what Montessori intuited: that a regulated adult is the primary intervention for a dysregulated child.
This workshop moves beyond theory into the physiology of the guide. We will explore how "spiritual preparation" is actually the biological practice of nervous system regulation. When supporting children with behavioral needs or trauma histories, the guide’s ability to remain within their own "Window of Tolerance" is critical.
Participants will leave with an understanding of the science of safety and a toolkit of somatic, "in-the-moment" practices. We will define practical routines that protect the guide’s energy and create a classroom environment where co-regulation becomes the foundation for concentration and peace. This core component of peace education is all about biological resilience and sustainable teaching.
Holli Andrews
*Rescheduled date! Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10 am EST (9 am CST) via Zoom
From Disruption to Purpose: Understanding Movement as a Pathway to Regulation
*Registered individuals can view the recording for a limited time if unable to attend live
*Registration is $30 per person
1.5 hr session
Every teacher recognizes the child who struggles to settle into the work cycle - the child who wanders, interrupts, bumps materials, or seems unable to find focus. These behaviors are often labeled as “disruptive,” yet they are powerful forms of communication. This two-day course invites educators to look beneath the behavior and understand what the child’s body and nervous system are expressing.
45 mins. part 1: participants will explore the common observations teachers make in their classrooms and learn how to interpret these behaviors through a developmental and sensory-informed lens. Rather than reacting to disruption, educators will gain tools to identify probable causes rooted in unmet movement needs, sensory processing, and nervous system regulation.
10 min. break
45 mins. part 2: moves from understanding to action. Educators will learn how to intentionally guide children toward purposeful movement activities that support sensory organization, calm the central nervous system, reduce stress, and restore balance to the classroom environment. These strategies align naturally with Montessori principles and can be seamlessly integrated into daily classroom practice - benefiting not only individual children, but the entire learning community. By the end of the course, teachers will feel confident reframing “disruptive behavior” as meaningful information and responding with clarity, compassion, and purposeful movement.
*Rescheduled date! Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10 am EST (9 am CST) via Zoom
From Disruption to Purpose: Understanding Movement as a Pathway to Regulation
*Registered individuals can view the recording for a limited time if unable to attend live
*Registration is $30 per person
1.5 hr session
Every teacher recognizes the child who struggles to settle into the work cycle - the child who wanders, interrupts, bumps materials, or seems unable to find focus. These behaviors are often labeled as “disruptive,” yet they are powerful forms of communication. This two-day course invites educators to look beneath the behavior and understand what the child’s body and nervous system are expressing.
45 mins. part 1: participants will explore the common observations teachers make in their classrooms and learn how to interpret these behaviors through a developmental and sensory-informed lens. Rather than reacting to disruption, educators will gain tools to identify probable causes rooted in unmet movement needs, sensory processing, and nervous system regulation.
10 min. break
45 mins. part 2: moves from understanding to action. Educators will learn how to intentionally guide children toward purposeful movement activities that support sensory organization, calm the central nervous system, reduce stress, and restore balance to the classroom environment. These strategies align naturally with Montessori principles and can be seamlessly integrated into daily classroom practice - benefiting not only individual children, but the entire learning community. By the end of the course, teachers will feel confident reframing “disruptive behavior” as meaningful information and responding with clarity, compassion, and purposeful movement.