Lemon Tree Montessori - Sanderstead

Our duck eggs have arrived and the excitement in our classroom is already bubbling over! 🐣✨
Over the next few days, the children will gently observe the eggs in their incubator, learning about warmth, care, patience, and the magic of new life.
We can’t wait to share this beautiful journey with you as we watch our tiny ducklings hatch and grow. Stay tuned for updates — the adventure has just begun 💛🦆

We had such an exciting Tuesday afternoon at nursery! The children were fascinated to learn how police officers help keep our community safe and protect the people around us.
Our visiting officers sparked wonderful curiosity as the children chatted with them about police vehicles, police animals, and the important jobs they do.
The highlight, of course, was trying on the police hats — lots of proud smiles and confident poses all around. 🚓👮‍♂️
Moments like these bring real‑world learning into the heart of our Montessori environment — purposeful, hands‑on, and deeply engaging. 🍋

A big thank you to our local police for such a warm and inspiring visit. ✨

✨ We are ready to open our doors and welcome our prospective parents today.
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Our spaces are beautifully prepared, our team is here with warm smiles, and we can’t wait to show you the beautiful Baby Room and the amazing main classroom — the Montessori environment our children enjoy every day. 🌿

We are delighted to share that our Lemon Tree Open Day has sparked such wonderful interest. ✨
All viewing slots for Thursday, 28th May have now been fully booked. 📅
If you missed out, do not worry! ☀️
You can still book a visit on another day through our website
lemontreemontessori.co.uk .
We would love to welcome you to our Lemon Tree community!
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🌿 Prospective Parents — Our Doors Are Open!🌿

Join us for our Working Open Day and experience the Montessori atmosphere first‑hand.
• Watch the children engaged in their work
• Meet our dedicated teachers
• Explore our beautiful spaces
• Discover what makes Lemon Tree unique ✨

📅 Thursday, 28th May
⏰ Slots available from 9:00am – 7:00pm
Spaces are limited, so please pre-book your visit using the link below:
🔗 https://lemontreemontessori.co.uk/our%20school/open-day
We look forward to welcoming you!

The children set off to Forest School today with so much excitement, and the sunshine made the whole adventure feel even more magical. From the moment they arrived, the warm weather invited them to explore, create, and enjoy every moment outdoors.
🌿 A warm and joyful Forest School morning
The children settled under the trees for their snacks, enjoying the fresh air and the gentle sounds of the forest around them. Their activities flowed naturally from one to the next, each one inviting curiosity and imagination.
• Painting on paper wrapped around a tree — instead of brushes, the children used dab‑dab pens, which allowed them to press colour into the textured surface beneath the paper. They loved watching the patterns appear as they worked.
• Bird watching with binoculars — they took turns spotting birds high in the branches, whispering excitedly when they thought they’d found something fluttering between the leaves.
• A lively scavenger hunt — the children searched for natural treasures such as smooth stones, fallen leaves, tiny sticks, and anything else that caught their eye. They worked together beautifully, sharing their finds and celebrating each discovery.
• Singing and dancing — the forest became their open-air stage, and they moved with such joy, singing familiar songs and dancing together in the sunshine.

🌞 A day full of connection and discovery
It was a truly special session, with the children returning to nursery full of stories, rosy cheeks, and that unmistakable Forest School glow.

Today we celebrate the women who hold the world together in a thousand quiet, powerful ways.❤️
To the mums, grandmothers, step‑mums, mother figures, and all the women who love with patience, courage, and tenderness—thank you. ☀️
Thank you for the early mornings, the late nights, the whispered reassurances, the fierce protection, the gentle guidance, and the love that never asks for applause. ✨
Happy Mother’s Day!!🌷