

Classroom Management [6-12]

June 17, 2026
6:30 PM EDT
Professional Development
Short Description
Dr. Montessori had the opportunity to observe and work with children from diverse cultures and backgrounds across the globe. Her observations over a period of 50 years led her to discover certain universal truths about children’s growth and development. She saw that growth and development did not occur in a linear, steady, incremental pattern but in bursts and spurts, waves and cycles. However, Dr. Montessori has also laid out our role as prepared adults in supporting children’s optimal development. She said that the development that actually happens within the core of the child is secret and is the work of the child alone. But the child develops though her/his interaction with the environment, and that we have the responsibility to create.
Managing the classroom has been a daunting experience for Montessori adults. When we attend any seminars or workshops the one question that arises is always, how do you manage the classroom? Or Can we have some strategies to manage the class? For all Montessori adults, is to go back and look carefully to what Montessori has said!
Let’s take a deep look at the theory, not rush and trust the child.
Professional Development
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Look at some of the school experiences
- Look at a few strategies to establish ground rules to support and moral development of the children
- Importance on Daily Diary, Individual Conferences
About Our Speaker

Suganthi Vijayakumar is an Auxiliary Trainer specializing in the 6-12 age group. She has successfully completed her training programs in Sydney under the guidance of Rebecca Dallam [SMTC] and in Milwaukee with Lisbeth Harrison, [MTCNE]
Suganthi earned her 3-6 and 6-12 diploma from at the Navadisha Montessori Centre now recognized as the Supraja Montessori Centre in Chennai, India. She possesses a master’s degree in English Language and Literature, a bachelor’s degree in Education, a diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language, and a qualification in Special Education.
Suganthi has garnered experience as a teacher at various institutions in Chennai, Sydney, and in Jakarta, Indonesia. Her extensive experience working with children from diverse cultural backgrounds has significantly enhanced her understanding of various learning styles and educational needs, thereby enriching her ability to mentor aspiring educators.
Currently, she serves as the Executive Director at the Indonesia Montessori Centre located in Banten, Jakarta, which aims to provide Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) training across all three educational levels. Suganthi is profoundly committed to transforming education to support and foster the development of each child while actively reaching out to educators worldwide.
Session Details
- Length: 60-minute presentation followed by live Q&A (sessions may extend beyond 60 minutes based on discussion)
- Language: Delivered in English
- Host: Montessori Training Center Northeast (MTCNE) in partnership with the University of Hartford – Center for Montessori Studies
- Format: Live online webinar
- Facilitation: Each session includes a designated facilitator to guide the experience and a presenting host/trainer who delivers the content and leads participant engagement
These sessions combine focused presentation with interactive discussion, creating a professional learning experience that encourages reflection, application, and community connection.

