workshops, events and media

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"Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation on Positive Discipline! I truly loved how interactive it was, and I really appreciated how thoughtfully you answered all the questions from our live attendees. Your insights and warmth made the session so engaging and valuable for families."

Camila Campuzano, Community & School Growth Manager,  Nido Marketing

Watch Lucy Gibson on YouTube having the opportunity to talk to some amazing guests on the Aim Parenting Livestream! Aim Parenting livestreams are on every other Wednesday at 3pm UK time and are streamed on Aim - Authentic Institute of Montessori's YouTube, Instagram and Facebook pages.

In 2016 I was invited to be part of their marketing campaign. All children and adults in this film are pupils and teachers from Maple Bear Brasil. At the time, I was working at Maple Bear Jardins in São Paulo. This film was recorded at Maple Bear Vila Mascote, coincidentally the same neighbourhood where I lived for many years!

7-Step Home Reset

- presented on 24th April 2025 at IKEA Southampton -

Another  wonderful collaboration between Positively Simple and IKEA Southampton, serving IKEA Family members across the South. This is the third workshop of the series!

(photos coming soon!)

Play the Montessori Way

- presented on 17th October 2024 at IKEA Southampton -

Description:

Join us at our Swedish Restaurant for a free and insightful workshop exclusively for adults, delivered by Lucy from Positively Simple. Lucy is a certified Early Years and Primary Teacher, trained and certified in Montessori Education by MACTE, and a certified Professional Home Organiser.

During the workshop, Lucy will share practical tips on how to simplify your child's environment, starting with effective decluttering and moving on to creating systems that help both you and your children thrive. You'll also learn the secrets to creating an inviting and inspiring shelf display and how to implement a toy rotation system that maximises your child's interest and engagement during playtime.

The Montessori method emphasises a well-ordered environment, making it easier for children to organise both their inner and outer worlds.

The Art of Bedroom Bliss

- presented on 16th January 2025 at IKEA Southampton -

Description:

Discover how to go from mess to success, transforming this room into a haven of calm and simplicity at our exclusive IKEA Southampton workshop with Montessori educator and home organiser Lucy Gibson from Positively Simple. Learn the science and benefits behind a good night's sleep, practical tips for organising your space (big or small) with smart storage solutions and organising tips to focus on the essentials. Together, we'll explore how to simplify your surroundings and create a peaceful, well-organised bedroom that is as functional as it is relaxing!

Let's turn your dream bedroom into a reality-without losing sleep!

Located in our Swedish Restaurant on level 4.

3 Simple Steps to Nurture Independent and Resilient Children - The Montessori Way

- masterclass presented on 5th December 2024 -

with Fernanda Lee and Chip DeLorenzo

Fernanda Lee and Chip DeLorenzo are two icons in the Positive Discipline and Montessori world and I had the immense pleasure and honour to create and present a masterclass with them!

Description:

We have gathered a team of specialists to share invaluable experiences on Positive Discipline through the Montessori lens. Fernanda Lee, a Positive Discipline pioneer in Brazil, welcomes Chip DeLorenzo co-author of the book "Positive Discipline in the Montessori classroom" with Jane Nelsen, besides Lucy Gibson and Amanda Engelbach, directly from the UK, to share insights and practical information on the Montessori approach.

The theme is as practical as it is powerful: "3 Simple Steps to develop independent and resilient children - the Montessori way".

This will be a unique opportunity to learn how to apply strategies that actually work in your everyday life, with live interpretation to help you keep up with the lesson.

This event was created for parents, educators and anyone who wants to help children grow with more autonomy and emotional strength. To participate, click on the link in the bio and sign up. Attention: the mentorship will be live and is happening on the 5th of December, 6pm Brasilia time. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from great names in Education and to transform the way you understand children.

Introduction to Positive Discipline in the Home

- masterclass presented on 19th February, 2025 for Montessori Thrive Parenting Series -

Description:

Join Amanda Engelbach and Lucy Gibson, Montessori Parenting Consultants for AIM, for a fun, practical, and interactive empower hour to explore the foundations of Positive Discipline! Learn how to work with your child’s development, not against it, and discover the powerful difference between discipline and punishment.⁣

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 In this engaging session, you’ll: ⁣

• Uncover effective tools to invite more cooperation from your child ⁣

• Walk away with two immediately actionable strategies to use at home or school ⁣

• Take the first step toward a more peaceful, respectful relationship with your child⁣⁣

This is your opportunity to empower both yourself and your child — don't miss out on this interactive and transformational experience!⁣

To learn more about our 6-week Positive Discipline course, Empowered Parenting, beginning in February 2025, visit https://learn.aimmontessori.org/parenting .

Lucy Gibson and Amanda Engelbach, both Montessori experts and Positive Discipline facilitators, are the heart of AIM Parenting, a brand-new initiative from the Authentic Institute of Montessori. With a wealth of experience in Montessori, teaching, and empowering families and children through Positive Discipline and Montessori at home, Lucy and Amanda are passionate about supporting families through personalized small group coaching, 1:1 mentoring and workshops.

Lucy has two decades of experience teaching internationally and has dedicated herself to helping families create prepared environments where children and parents can thrive. Amanda, with her extensive Montessori background and experience as the editor of Montessori International magazine, brings a global perspective to supporting families with practical, science-backed tools.

Learn more about Montessori Thrive