Montessori Australia Presents

FREE CERTIFIED WORKSHOP SERIES

Practical Montessori insights for a kinder, brighter world

Join Montessori Australia for a free, certified workshop series featuring special guests, hosted by Montessori Australia’s Director of Educational Services, Mark Powell.

22 March 2027

The Life of Pi

Discovering the story, geometry and wonder behind one of mathematics’ most remarkable numbers

Meet your presenter

Chris Willemsen

Isn’t Pi a very special number?

Who discovered this remarkable number? Where did Pi come to life? Who has thought about it, studied it and helped shape our understanding of it? Most importantly, how can we inspire children to explore Pi for themselves—and which child might become a true Pi-oneer?

In this session, participants will explore the origins and story of the number Pi and become acquainted with a completely new material designed to help children prove and reason the value of Pi.

This engaging resource is suited to children in upper primary and secondary education. It can also be beautifully combined with familiar Montessori resources, including the geometric cabinet.

Like many Montessori mathematics and geometry materials, it makes an abstract mathematical relationship visible, tangible and open to discovery—creating that delightful Montessori “aha” experience.

The Origins of Pi

Explore where Pi came from, how people across history have studied it and why it remains one of mathematics’ most intriguing constants.

Reasoning Through Material

Discover a new hands-on material that helps children investigate, reason and demonstrate the mathematical relationship represented by Pi.

From Concrete to Abstract

See how a concrete geometric experience can help upper-primary and secondary students move towards increasingly abstract mathematical understanding.

Connecting Montessori Materials

Consider how the new Pi material can be combined with established Montessori resources, including the geometric cabinet, to enrich mathematical discovery.

Bring Pi to life through a hands-on experience that invites children to explore, reason, discover and become mathematical Pi-oneers.

About Chris

Christian “Chris” Willemsen is an international commercial professional with many years of experience in the global Montessori community.

His work with Nienhuis Montessori has centred on authentic Montessori materials, craftsmanship, sustainability and international collaboration. He is currently associated with Eduviva International.

Fresh perspectives. Meaningful connections.

Created for parents, teachers and educational leaders across the globe, these engaging sessions offer practical insights and fresh perspectives to help you support children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

Drawing on our guests’ experiences, we will explore how Montessori principles can strengthen relationships, inspire purposeful learning and contribute to a kinder, brighter world.

Whether you are new to Montessori or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, you’ll leave with meaningful ideas that can be applied at home, in the classroom or across your educational community.

Who should attend?

Upper-primary Montessori Guides and educators
Secondary Montessori Guides and educators
Mathematics and geometry educators
School and curriculum leaders
Parents and caregivers
Anyone interested in Montessori mathematics and hands-on learning

What’s included?

An engaging exploration of the origins and story of Pi
An introduction to a new hands-on Montessori mathematics material
Ideas for helping children prove and reason the value of Pi
Connections with the geometric cabinet and other Montessori materials
A personalised certificate of attendance
The opportunity to connect with the global Montessori Australia community

Included with your registration

Certificate of attendance

Participants who attend the workshop will receive a personalised Montessori Australia certificate of attendance. You must register to ensure your certificate is generated.

Workshop cost

Free

Registration is required

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