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It's Workshop O'clock!

What did you hear about Classroom decorations?

How have you been decorating your learning rooms?

What's the purpose behind your termly classroom decorations?

Let's come together to demystify some myths and reinforce some facts about classroom decorations.

There'll be hands on practice as well.

Get ready to get creative!

It's imperative you register so we can prepare for you.

Ready! Set! Bloom!

See you in class!

Hello dear Educators and School Leaders,

Are your classroom walls just decorative—or are they truly teaching?

Join us at our April Teachers’ Workshop tagged,
*Beyond the Bulletin Board: Designing Spaces that Teach.*

This hands-on session will show you how to create meaningful, child-centered learning spaces using simple, practical strategies.

Date: Tuesday, 14th April , 2026 – Wednesday, 15th April, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM

Click here to register:
https://forms.gle/XgqCc8XpKvgLh6Js7

We look forward to having you!

Bloom Edu-Consult, From Inner Growth, to Outer Greatness!

Happy New Month 💓

It was a great time on Saturday, 28th March,2026 at our March Roundtable as we talked about the power of handwriting beyond penmanship.

We saw the connection between the hand and the brain, the purpose of handwriting in building intelligence and much discussion was had on how to support struggling learners.

Our Roundtable meetings are moments of depth and clarity.

We hope to have you next month!

Bloom Edu-Consult, from inner growth; to outer greatness!

Are We Silently Raising Bullies?

The disturbing video of students beating their peers in an abandoned classroom left many of us shocked. But beyond the shock, it calls for deep reflection.

Children are not born cruel. They learn from the environments around them.

As Maria Montessori reminds us:
"The child of today is the man of tomorrow."

The question we must ask ourselves is not just “What is wrong with those children?” but also:

• What are children seeing at home?
• What are they experiencing in school?
• What behaviour are adults modelling daily?

Respect for the child is not weakness. It is the foundation for raising emotionally healthy and empathetic human beings.

How we speak to children.
How we discipline them.
How we treat those who make mistakes around us.

Children are watching.

Are we raising children who dominate others…
or children who respect others?

Let us intentionally raise children who will make our homes, schools, and society safer and kinder.

The future we hope for begins with the children we nurture today.

Yours in service,
Folake James
Bloom Edu-Consult
From inner growth to outer greatness.

Our March Roundtable is here!

Theme - More Than Penmanship: Handwriting as a Pathway to Intelligence

In many classrooms today, handwriting is often treated as a simple technical skill; something children must master for neatness and presentation.

Yet growing research and educational observation suggest that handwriting plays a far more significant role in learning. The act of writing by hand engages multiple areas of the brain, supporting memory, attention, language development, and cognitive processing.

Inspired by the insight of Maria Montessori that “the hand is the instrument of the mind,” we invite educators to join a reflective roundtable conversation on the deeper role of handwriting in the development of intelligence.

Together we will explore:
• The relationship between hand movement and brain development
• Why some educational approaches introduce cursive and Nelson writing early
• The impact of handwriting on literacy development
• The relevance of handwriting in an increasingly digital world

This session will be an opportunity for educators to share perspectives, reflect on classroom practice, and rethink the place of handwriting in modern education.

📅 Date: Saturday, 28th March, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00pm
💻 Platform: Zoom

🔗 Registration link: https://forms.gle/WdT5DMWa1Q7tXo5S8

We look forward to a rich and thoughtful discussion.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Your dedication and sacrifices are seen and valued.

We hope you take some time today to love up on yourself a little bit more than you have done lately.

What special thing will you be doing for yourself today?

Share with us in the comments.

Bloom Gratitude Tags - "Our Community Love Chain"

Teaching is lighter when we are seen and appreciated.

This Valentine's Day, tag an educator you know, either in this community or not and appreciate them.

"I appreciate ...... "

Let's fill this space with gratitude, encouragement, and community love.

Comment and tag those you are appreciating, let the whole world know and see as you give them their flowers.

Thank you for choosing to grow, reflect and build together.

Bloom Professional Educators Network is becoming a space where educators are not only equipped, but truly seen.

With love,
Folake James.

Valentine Special - 'Why I Teach'

Valentine's Day is not only about romantic love; it's also about the love that keeps us showing up every day.

This week, we invite you to complete this sentence and share with the Bloom Community:

"I teach because.... "

Your response can be a short text, voice note or video.

Let's remind ourselves and each other why this work matters.

We are stepping into the month of February with a Practical Workshop for our Montessori Early Years Diploma students.

As is true to the Montessori philosophy, we are beginning with Practical Life Activities (PLA); the foundation of the Montessori environment.

Our focus includes:
• Elementary Movement & Preliminary Activities
• Care of Self
• Care of the Environment
• Grace and Courtesy lessons

Practical Life Activities are essential because they:
✔ Foster independence
✔ Build concentration
✔ Develop coordination
✔ Strengthen fine and gross motor skills
✔ Satisfy the child’s deep need for order

Do you desire to raise children who are confident, independent, socially aware, and capable?

Then Practical Life Activities are not optional; they are essential.

This week marks the beginning of a transformational journey for early years educators, and we are already experiencing how fulfilling and grounding this work can be.

If you are in Ibadan and its environs and you desire to equip yourself with the skills to become a refined, confident, and effective Early Years Educator, adopting 21st-century teaching skills and experiencing excellence in teaching without tears, we are just a call, DM, or email away.

Let us walk with you as you achieve your professional goals.

Ready. Set. Bloom.