IMF Events
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Explore various events, workshops and conferences conducted by IMF
Upcoming events
Upcoming Workshops, Events & Talks
- September 26, 2026 (Saturday)
Key to Development
- IMF Talks
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
- Online
- Aparna Iyer
What truly helps a child learn, grow, and connect with the world around them? At the heart of development lies attention, the ability to focus, engage, and absorb experiences meaningfully. This thought-provoking session explores how concentration shapes learning, independence, behaviour, and emotional growth in children, while offering a deeper understanding of why attention plays such a vital role in the early years.
We invite you to be a part of this insightful talk by Aparna Iyer on September 26, 2026 (Saturday), from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST.
Registration free for Flagship School and Friends of IMF
- October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Developing Cultural Curiosity in Young Children
- IMF Talks
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
- Chennai, Bangalore & Hyderabad
Developing Cultural Curiosity in Young Children is an invitation to reflect on how children begin to understand and appreciate their own culture, traditions, and ways of life. In this insightful session, Ms_________will explore how adults can meaningfully facilitate this process of discovery through thoughtful experiences, conversations, and exposure. The talk will offer valuable insights into nurturing curiosity, respect, and appreciation for cultural diversity in young children, helping them build a deeper connection with the world around them.
Hema & Rukmini Ramachadar will host this in Chennai at Supraja Montessori Study Centre, Kottivakkam
Registration not required for Flagship School and Friends of IMF
- November 28, 2026 (Saturday)
Offering Children Help
- IMF Talks
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
- Online
- Vibhuti Jain
Offering Children Help explores the thoughtful balance between supporting children and allowing them the freedom to learn through their own experiences. This session will offer a deep understanding of what it truly means to help children in ways that are meaningful, respectful, and empowering. Through mindful support and sensitive guidance, adults can nurture a child’s confidence, independence, and overall development, enabling them to grow with greater self-belief and capability.
Ms.Vibhuti Jain will share her thoughts and ideas during this talk on November 28, 2026 (Saturday), from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST.
Registration free for Flagship School and Friends of IMF
- January 30, 2027 (Saturday)
A Tool for Development
- IMF Talks
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
- Online
- Pavithra Rajagopalan
Observation is at the heart of Montessori practice, serving as a powerful tool to understand and follow each child’s development. It guides the work of the adult, enabling thoughtful responses to the child’s needs, interests, and stages of growth. Through careful and purposeful observation, adults are able to prepare meaningful experiences and create conditions that support every child in unfolding their true potential.
Ms. Pavithra Rajagopalan will share her insights on the topic on
January 30, 2027 (Saturday) from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
Registration not required for Flagship School and Friends of IMF
- February 27, 2027 (Saturday)
Following the Child (Second Plane)
- IMF Talks
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
- Online
- Prabha Narayanan
As children enter the second plane of development, their needs, interests, and way of understanding the world begin to evolve in remarkable ways. “Following the Child” during this stage invites adults to look beyond academics and recognise the growing curiosity, reasoning, imagination, and social awareness emerging within the child. This talk offers a glimpse into understanding and supporting children during this important phase of development.
Prabha Narayanan will share her thoughts on February 27, 2027 (Saturday) from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
Registration free for Flagship School and Friends of IMF
- January 30, 2027 (Saturday)
A Tool for Development
- IMF Talks
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
- Online
- Pavithra Rajagopalan
Observation is at the heart of Montessori practice, serving as a powerful tool to understand and follow each child’s development. It guides the work of the adult, enabling thoughtful responses to the child’s needs, interests, and stages of growth. Through careful and purposeful observation, adults are able to prepare meaningful experiences and create conditions that support every child in unfolding their true potential.
Ms. Pavithra Rajagopalan will share her insights on the topic on
January 30, 2027 (Saturday) from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
Registration not required for Flagship School and Friends of IMF
featured event
The 7th National Montessori Conference
Saparya—the Indian Sanskrit word meaning “to serve”—is the 7th National Montessori Conference, taking place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th January 2026 at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai.
Hosted by the Indian Montessori Foundation in affiliation with AMI Netherlands, this two‑day gathering will bring together over 800+ participants that includes Montessori educators, school leaders, parents, researchers, and changemakers from across India.
Through insightful global speakers, interactive talks, and meaningful discussions, Saparya breathes life into Montessori principles while showcasing progress toward the bold vision of training 1 million Montessori‑educated adults by 2028.
Join us to connect, learn, and contribute to a compassionate future—where every child’s potential is honoured and communities thrive.
Hotel Sahara Star
Andheri, Mumbai
23rd-24th January, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM