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Beyond Rules: Guiding Moral Development in the Second Plane

Our work is not to enforce rules—it is to help the child build their own compass for life.

In the Second Plane, children’s moral sense comes alive—driven by a deep sensitivity to  justice, fairness, and belonging. As experienced teachers, we recognize this as the age of  “Why?” — not only about the cosmos, but about human behavior and relationships.  

Join us for an inspiring and practical session that blends Montessori’s timeless vision with real life classroom strategies for nurturing moral agency. Through stories, reflections, and concrete  tools, we’ll explore: 

  • How the developing reasoning mind and social drive create fertile ground for moral growth.

  • The delicate balance between individual needs and group dynamics. 

  • Everyday practices for helping children navigate conflict and move toward self-regulation and  community responsibility. 

  • How Cosmic Education fosters ethical thinking, enabling children to internalize values rather  than merely follow rules. 

You'll leave with renewed energy and a deeper commitment to guiding children not only toward  knowledge, but toward becoming thoughtful, compassionate members of the human family 

This is more than a webinar—it’s an invitation to step back and see the moral dimension of the  Second Plane, not as a set of classroom management techniques, but as the quiet, enduring  work of shaping the human spirit. 

Gaby Lopez is an AMI trainer, lecturer, examiner, and consultant with extensive experience in  Montessori education. Gaby spent seven years leading AMI 6–12 Diploma Courses. both in person and blended, at the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies in Arizona. She has  taught at all Montessori levels, from ages 3–15, in both the U.S. and Mexico. 

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Gaby brings a valuable cross-cultural perspective to her work.  She holds a BA in Organizational Psychology, an MBA from Tecnológico de Monterrey, and an  M.Ed. in Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland. 

After completing her latest training course in June 2025, Gaby is now available for school consultations as she prepares to launch a new 6–12 course in Mexico.

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