Busy Hands Montessori

11/12/2023

Remember that a “struggle” must include a DESIRE and a PROBLEM. We cannot struggle with something we do are not fully prepared to do yet based on our natural development.

Are some 5 year olds ready to read? Of course. Are most of them? No.

Pressuring them through forced practice, stress, and performance only creates negative feelings about it, causing more issues when they ARE developmentally ready.

11/11/2023

Happy Diwali 🪔 🎇🪔!
It was a privilege to learn about the meaning of Diwali and experience the culture at Busy Hands.

27/09/2023

Our talented teachers have been busy creating these resources to extend their interest on road safety following Ruben the road safety bears visit.
Needless to say they had a blast all day!

11/09/2023

Let’s start with basic greetings to kick off te wiki o te reo Māori.

If you’re just starting your journey, begin by greeting people in te reo Māori this week. 👋 Download our phrase card resource: https://www.reomaori.co.nz/give-te-reo-a-go

08/09/2023

The backbone of a nation and its culture is its language. They together say a beautiful story of its people and heritage. During Tongan language week we had the privilege of exploring Tongan culture and language in so many different ways.
Malo to all our Tongan Kāinga for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us.

05/09/2023

Let’s count in lea faka- Tonga!

04/09/2023

Challenge of the day: ask your friend how are you in Tongan.

04/09/2023

Let’s kick off Uike Lea Faka- Tonga 2023, Tonga language week 2023 with a greeting

07/08/2023

Concentration, attention to detail, movement, joy, self satisfaction and self discipline: The essence of Montessori in one activity♥️

02/08/2023

Happy birthday to Busy Hands!
It has been such a privilege to be a part of so many families over the past 8 years♥️🎂🎉

25/07/2023

Some beautiful moments from our Matariki celebration: A day filled with aroha, manākitanga, mātauranga and whanaugatanga.