The Norwich Montessori School Ltd

We had such a bug-tastic day at The Bug Parc • Norwich today for our annual summer trip! It was the perfect place for the children to explore and get hands on with various creatures.

Thank you to all of the families that made it today, it was lovely seeing you all there!

Taste Explorering Lentil Bolognese!

After one of our children excitedly shared their love of "spicy pasta" and asked if we could make some together, we took some inspiration from a recent course from and decided to create our own delicious lentil Bolognese!

The children washed their hands and took turns helping with the preparation. They chopped celery, grated carrots, peeled and crushed garlic, cut onions, and sprinkled in herbs and lentils. It was wonderful to see everyone working together, exploring different textures, smells, and ingredients.

This activity also linked beautifully to Montessori Practical Life experiences. Through preparing real food using real tools, the children developed independence, concentration, coordination, and a sense of responsibility. Taking part in meaningful everyday tasks helps children build confidence and fosters a feeling of belonging within their community.

Once everything was prepared, the Bolognese was cooked and served during circle time. The children were invited to taste their creation and share their thoughts with their friends. We were so proud of how willing they were to try something new and celebrate the meal they had helped make themselves!

I wonder what we will try next....

Today in Science, the children were introduced to some simple coding activities with Dr Lucy ( Fossils & Fireworks ). They gave instructions to Dr Lucy’s robot and learned the importance of providing clear and accurate commands. The children then sorted objects into different groups and created patterns, exploring how computers use patterns to process information.
To finish the session, the children became “debuggers”, identifying and correcting mistakes in Dr Lucy’s sequence for washing her toy orangutan. The children thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on activities, and we were all impressed by how coding concepts can be introduced to young children in such an engaging and practical way!

This looks like a fantastic event for any home educating families!

Join in a special event for Electively Home Educated Children & Families ✨

🗓 10th July 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Breckland Leisure Centre, Thetford

Whether you’re looking for something fun to do, want to discover what’s available locally, or simply want to meet other home educating families, this event has something for everyone.

Reserve a spot by using this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breckands-electively-home-educated-healthy-living-event-tickets-1988107798945

Yesterday we visited Oakwood House for the first time and we all enjoyed meeting our new friends.
The children enjoyed a short walk to the care home, practising their road safety skills and spotting birds along the way.
When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the staff and residents. The children joined in with colouring, fuzzy felt activities and a ring toss game. We even got to watch a very friendly squirrel from the window!

We can’t wait to continue these visits and build more special friendships together.

Today we have been celebrating Earth Day and learning about how to take care of our beautiful planet.

The children made their own little earth's, saved sea creatures from plastic in the ocean and listened to a story about recycling!

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Children & Young People's Health Services Under 5 Healthy Child Drop-ins are open to all families with children under five — no appointment needed! 🙌
Pop in and chat with their Health Visiting Team about anything from infant feeding and sleep to behaviour, development, toileting and more.
💬 Got a little one under five? We’re here for you!
🔗 Check the link for locations, times and updates:
https://ow.ly/VQk650YBjPa
Source: JON

Our beautiful blossom tree has blossomed!! Today we have been busy setting up the classroom for the term ahead and can't wait to welcome everyone back tomorrow!

We still have some spaces available for September, either call or email us to book a visit!

There has been some very useful guidance published about screen time for the under fives!

What a fun day we had to celebrate World Book Day, there were some fantastic costumes!