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07/17/2015

It's time for a very important debate... babies or puppies?!

We call baby on this one. Check out this adorable toddler who makes a series of valid points to an bulldog who is, quite frankly, an uninspiring debate partner. It’s known that young kids learn most of what they say and do from their parents. Given the abundance of emphatic hand gestures going on he…

07/07/2015

Inflatable fun with balloons - Montessori style!

We’re not sure how we’ve made it so long without writing an activity post about balloons. What’s not to love? Their fun, super thrifty and amazingly versatile. They can also be played with all year long, with plenty of indoors and outdoors options. Let us know if you think of any great balloon activ…

06/26/2015

The great outdoors is the perfect place for exploring, as well as being a sensorial wonderland!

Get your hands dirty together with these 5 ideas for garden adventuring. Flower pressing Collecting pretty flowers and pressing them is great fun – it also preserves them and they still look beautiful when rediscovered years later. (Just make sure you leave some flowers for the garden itself!) You c…

06/24/2015

"These principles of alternative education are actually the principles of good education" - Sir Ken Robinson

‘These principles of alternative education are actually the principles of good education.’ Sir Ken Robinson, TED X Montessori gets a special mention in a video from educational guru Sir Ken Robinson. His view is that ‘alternative’ modes of education such as Montessori must not only linger at the fri…

06/18/2015

Getting hands on! Are you aware JUST HOW AMAZING your kids hands can be for the learning process? (Activity inside!)

In this article we summarize Maria Montessori’s study of the importance of the hands to learning (read on for hand-related activities!) In her book The Secret of Childhood, chapter ‘The Hands,’ she says: The two bodily functions most intimately connected with man’s intelligence are those of the tong…

06/11/2015

Get your activity hats on this weekend!

This weekend, be inspired by some of the brilliant Montessori blogs around the net, these are our top 5 practical life activities! Montessori Tea Party Great for motor skills, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and learning to clean up, opportunities for grace and courtesy if they serve what they…

06/02/2015

Sensitive period's have also been called 'Periods of Power.' Here's why.

When parents and teachers recognise and take advantage of the sensitive periods through which children pass, they can become more effective in supporting their learning and development. – Tim Seldin, How to Raise and Amazing Child the Montessori Way Sensitive periods are frequently regarded as Maria…

05/22/2015

Which do you think is the weirdest?! We're leaning towards Belgium or China, and we're actually in admiration of what they've got going on in Vietnam. Just us?

The world is a wonderfully diverse place, and some things that seem normal to us, may seem totally alien half-way round the world. And visa versa. This also goes for parenting practices. For example, did you know that in China, praising your child for a job well done is thought to make them arrogant…

05/15/2015

can do wonders for a child with dyslexia. This topic is a big one, but here is a brief introduction as to WHY.

Language is the expression of agreement among a group of men, and can be understood only by those who have agreed that special sounds shall represent special ideas. – Maria Montessori The potential for spoken language is innate. The potential for written language however is not. Children will not n…

05/07/2015

Here's what science says about your baby's brain. You'll be amazed! can help you take advantage of this.

A Harvard University study found that most babies brains are functioning at ‘genius’ level. But how can you make sure you make the most of it?

05/06/2015

Taylor Swift is formed in Montessori School. She attended Alvernia Montessori School in Wyomissing.
What's more, she has donated $5.000 to this school and $200.000 to others school that she attended as a youth !!!
She always talk about dignity, respect and love. Some Montessori's values that she learnt as a girl.

04/27/2015

is everywhere if you care to look, and it's amazing!

We've got Montessori on our minds and we're seeing it everywhere! Check out these strange, oddball, and unexpected sources of Montessori wisdom.