Sat. April 11th and Sat. April 18th 2026
11:30 AM EST/10:30 AM CST - 1:15 PM EST/12:15 PM CST (3.5 hours total)
The Montessori Literacy Map: Science Aligned Strategies for Casa and Elementary Environments With Zil Jaeger
This two part, virtual presentation explores key findings from contemporary literacy science and examines how they align with Montessori principles and practices. I review foundational literacy lessons from both Casa and Elementary classrooms, and demonstrate engaging extensions and games designed to support and enhance literacy development.
Topics will include:
*How do we learn to read and the neuroscience of reading
*Spoken Language
*Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
*The Alphabetic Principle
*Decoding: Phonics and Morphology
*Supporting Fluency
*Spelling
This is an interactive workshop, so participants will come prepared with a dry erase board and marker to write down their answers. They can expect to be responding to prompts throughout the workshop as well as to practice activities with fellow participants in break out rooms.
A PDF workbook is provided so that participants can take notes and refer back to key terms and definitions. It is recommended that participants preview the workshop by reading the workbook before hand.
The session will be recorded and available for registrants to view for 30 days following the workshop.
The Montessori Literacy Map: Science Aligned Strategies for Casa and Elementary Environments With Zil Jaeger
This two part, virtual presentation explores key findings from contemporary literacy science and examines how they align with Montessori principles and practices. I review foundational literacy lessons from both Casa and Elementary classrooms, and demonstrate engaging extensions and games designed to support and enhance literacy development.
Topics will include:
*How do we learn to read and the neuroscience of reading
*Spoken Language
*Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
*The Alphabetic Principle
*Decoding: Phonics and Morphology
*Supporting Fluency
*Spelling
This is an interactive workshop, so participants will come prepared with a dry erase board and marker to write down their answers. They can expect to be responding to prompts throughout the workshop as well as to practice activities with fellow participants in break out rooms.
A PDF workbook is provided so that participants can take notes and refer back to key terms and definitions. It is recommended that participants preview the workshop by reading the workbook before hand.
The session will be recorded and available for registrants to view for 30 days following the workshop.
About the Presenter
Zil (they/them) is an experienced Montessori teacher, with a passion for literacy and a steadfast commitment to anti-bias, antiracist education. They are AMI trained at the 3-6 and 6-12 ages, with multiple literacy certifications. They believe that classrooms should be spaces of joy, critical engagement, and community-minded learning. An advocate for making science applicable, Zil is devoted to translating literacy research into effective classroom strategies. They currently work as a literacy tutor, empowering children with dyslexia and other language-based learning needs to grow their literacy skills. In addition, they love guiding teachers, caregivers, and schools to use the Montessori approach to support every child's literacy journey.
Questions about the literacy workshops? Email Education AT matenn.org
Questions about registration/ payment? Email Webmaster AT matenn.org
Questions about registration/ payment? Email Webmaster AT matenn.org