Guided observation in the shared playroom
Your child is already playing. You gather with Ida and observe together - she narrates what she sees. No lecture yet. The room does the teaching.
Easter 2026 Montessori Play Coaching Workshop
Join us for an Easter workshop focused on respectful guidance, practical routines, and Montessori-inspired play you can use right away at home.
Why this mattersYour helper shapes your child's day more than you might think
In Hong Kong, your helper is often the person who spends the most time with your child each day - there during play, mealtimes, routines, and transitions. Most helpers have never been shown how to support a child's independence. Not because they don't care, but because nobody taught them.
So they do what feels natural: they help, they entertain, they step in. It comes from love. But over time, it quietly gets in the way of your child learning to do things for themselves.
When your helper is on the same page as you - responding the same way, setting up the environment the same way - everything changes. Routines get smoother. The child becomes more independent. The home gets calmer.
This session is a first step towards that - and a live taste of the Evolve Sprouts programme.
What happens on the day60 minutes. Your child in the room. Real coaching
Three core ideas, plainly explained
In the private room: what a prepared environment is, what the adult's real role is during play, and why fewer toys - rotated thoughtfully - works better. No jargon. Just clarity.
Live coaching with Happy Baton toy invitations
Children come into the private room where Happy Baton toys are set up as Montessori invitations. You observe your own child, and Ida coaches you in real time - specific, personal, and immediately useful.
Debrief, take-home cards & what comes next
A group circle: one insight per family. Your personalised Auntie Challenge card - written by Ida during the session, specific to your child. Then browse the Happy Baton pre-loved toy sale.
What's includedEverything in one session
TestimonialsReal Stories from Parents in Hong Kong
Taking part in the toddler healthy eating course was a truly rewarding experience for me and my fellow mum friends. Ida's passion for child development shines through every session, and her Montessori-based strategies are practical and easy to implement at home. I left feeling confident and inspired to build healthy, enjoyable mealtime routines for my little one.
This course beautifully explores how to support babies in building a healthy relationship with food and a positive mealtime experience for both child and caregiver. The insights shared were thoughtful, practical, and easy to bring into everyday life. I feel genuinely inspired and excited to create many meaningful dining moments with my baby.
Thank you so much for taking Jenelyn's caregiving skills to the next level! I've already noticed a real improvement in how she engages with our child, and the changes have been wonderful to witness. It's not always an easy journey, but the results speak for themselves - we are truly grateful, and our home feels calmer.
Our caregiver came back from the course excited, motivated, and full of fresh ideas. I'm already noticing a wonderful shift in her approach - from the language she uses to how she handles toddler moments with calm and patience. The reminder that children mirror the behaviour they see has resonated with our whole family.
My auntie recently completed the pilot programme for 0-12 months, and we couldn't be more grateful for such a wonderful course. She came back with a wealth of ideas that we've already started putting into practice at home. As first-time parents, the detailed course notes were a brilliant bonus - it felt like we were learning right alongside her.
After attending the course, our caregiver returned with a real understanding of how to raise an independent, calm toddler - and the difference has been remarkable. I've also had the pleasure of collaborating with Ida professionally on a workshop, and both experiences have been outstanding. The community she creates for caregivers to connect and grow is truly one of a kind.
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Please provide your child's name and age so Happy Baton can prepare the right toys ahead of the session.
Your coachIda De Gregorio
Founder, Evolve Sprouts
Ida is Hong Kong's specialist in Montessori-inspired helper training. She works with families across HK to ensure the person raising your child every day has the skills, language, and confidence to do it well - leading to calmer homes, smoother routines, and more independent children.
Her flagship offer is the 9-Week My Best Auntie Programme, which takes helpers step by step through environment, guidance, and independence - with home visits, weekly challenges, and ongoing support for both helper and parent.
- AMI Montessori Educator (0-6)
- M.Ed., HKU
- Maria Montessori Institute, London
- Montessori Institute of San Diego
