Tulips Montessori

Tulips Montessori 🌷Independent Preschool with an islamic ethos
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And just like that… they spotted another insect! 🐛🔎This is the goal - igniting a love and genuine interest in learning, ...
18/09/2026

And just like that… they spotted another insect! 🐛🔎

This is the goal - igniting a love and genuine interest in learning, naturally.

Not because they were told to learn about insects, but because they discovered something that sparked their curiosity. Suddenly, they’re observing, wondering, talking, asking questions and learning together.

This is what we love about the Montessori method, following the child’s natural curiosity and allowing learning to unfold through real experiences. 🌿✨

Because when children are genuinely interested, learning doesn’t feel like learning at all.

The Story Behind Tulips Montessori 🌷
14/09/2026

The Story Behind Tulips Montessori 🌷

02/09/2026

Spring reminds us that growth doesn't always need to be rushed. 😁🌸

A little patience, a little care, and space to create — sometimes that's all a child needs to bloom.

Happy Spring Day !!🌼

31/08/2026

What if this is what learning is really about? 🍌🤍

Not just learning how to cut a banana…

But learning to do it independently.
To prepare something for someone else.
To offer.
To share.
To think about others.

In one simple moment, a child is learning skills that no test can measure.

Because education isn’t only about what we put into a child’s mind, it’s about what we nurture in their heart. 🌱

The quiet beauty of Montessori 🤍

21/08/2026

🌿 A Day in the Life of a Montessori Child 🌿
Our mornings are filled with little moments that build big skills. 🤍

🎒 Putting their bag away - encouraging order, responsibility and independence.

👋 Taking their name from the visual register - developing recognition, belonging and an understanding of routine.

🧺 Choosing their own work - fostering independence, decision-making and self-motivation.

🧘‍♀️ Working on a floor mat - learning to respect personal workspace while developing concentration, coordination and order.

✨ Completing a work cycle - choosing work, engaging deeply, packing it away and returning it to the shelf. This builds concentration, perseverance, independence and respect for the prepared environment.

👕 Dressing themselves - strengthening fine-motor skills, coordination, confidence and independence.

🌳 Outdoor free play - providing opportunities for movement, exploration, social development, creativity and connection with nature.

From the moment they arrive until they head home, every part of the Montessori day has a purpose. 🌱

Small acts of independence today… preparing them for life tomorrow. 🤍

🍕 Pizza Making: Montessori at Home 🍕Pizza making is so much more than preparing a meal, it’s a wonderful Montessori-rich...
15/08/2026

🍕 Pizza Making: Montessori at Home 🍕

Pizza making is so much more than preparing a meal, it’s a wonderful Montessori-rich practical life activity that children can do at home, inviting them to learn through meaningful work.

From mixing and kneading the dough, rolling, spreading sauce, carefully adding toppings, to decorating their pizza boxes, children are developing:

• Fine motor skills & hand strength
• Hand-eye coordination
• Concentration and focus
• Sequencing & following a process
• Independence and confidence
• Coordination of movement
• A sense of order and purpose

Most importantly, children experience the joy of contributing to family life and creating something with their own hands. 🤍

No fancy materials needed, just a little time, patience and the opportunity to do it themselves!

Montessori is not only something we practise at school; it is a way of preparing children for life, wherever they are.

Bubble Painting in the Sunshine 🫧🎨☀️This open-ended art experience encourages children to create freely, experiment with...
09/07/2026

Bubble Painting in the Sunshine 🫧🎨☀️

This open-ended art experience encourages children to create freely, experiment with colour, and enjoy the process of discovery.

In a Montessori environment, activities like this help to:
🌿 Strengthen fine motor control and hand-eye coordination.
🌿 Develop breath control and oral motor muscles through blowing bubbles.
🌿 Encourage creativity, concentration, and independent exploration.
🌿 Introduce early scientific thinking as children observe how bubbles move, pop, and leave colourful patterns.
🌿 Foster a love for nature by learning and creating in the fresh air.

Every bubble is a chance to explore, discover, and create! 💛

23/06/2026

🌱 From tiny bean to thriving plant! 🌱

Our children have been carefully observing the life cycle of a bean plant, from planting the seed to watching the first green shoots emerge. Through this purposeful experience, they are developing patience, responsibility, concentration, and a deeper understanding of how living things grow and change.

In a Montessori environment, caring for plants nurtures a child's connection to nature while encouraging observation, independence, and respect for all living things.

Each day brings a new discovery and a wonderful opportunity to learn through real-life experience. 🌿

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Team Tulips 🌷 What a bunch of lovely ladies 🤲🏼
20/06/2026

Team Tulips 🌷 What a bunch of lovely ladies 🤲🏼

Reptile Garden visit at Tulips Montessori 🦎🐍
19/06/2026

Reptile Garden visit at Tulips Montessori 🦎🐍

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111 Sirius Road, Surrey Estate. Athlone
Cape Town
7764

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