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There are many wonderful, important and essential skills that children learn in Montessori classrooms but one of the most fundamental is empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand the feelings of another. It’s something we learn, and plays a big role in a children’s social and emotional development. An empathetic child is also more likely to […]
In Montessori classrooms, we introduce geometric shapes to young children using the Triangular Box. Whilst the activity does form the foundation for exploring more complex geometric concepts, it is part of the sensorial curriculum as it focuses on refining the child’s senses and developing their understanding of the physical world. The Triangular Box consists of […]
Starting school is a big deal! Exciting but also a bit scary. Children are unique and their transition into a new environment may vary. It’s important that they know it’s totally normal to feel nervous and that we’re there to support them with a ready ear, lots of cuddles and a nurturing environment that inspires […]
Sorting activities are important in Montessori education because they help children create order in their world. Sorting refines the senses and trains the brain to organise information. Have a look at this simple tutorial by Wonderful World of Montessori that illustrates a sorting activity sing pom-poms) in a Montessori classroom: What’s important to note in […]
As part of our Montessori curriculum, we expose our children to the idea of caring for the environment and the part we can all play in helping to protect our planet. Through songs, stories and projects we help them to relate to and appreciate the natural world, and understand how to care for living things. […]
In Montessori mathematics, the Memory Game is an activity designed to help children develop their memory skills while reinforcing number recognition. The game incorporates movement and encourages both gross and fine motor skills, and is something that children can play together. To play, you’ll need: a tray, two containers, slips of paper with numbers 0–10 […]
As Montessori teachers we are constantly trying to see our world through the child’s perspective, whether it is acknowledging and celebrating their opinions and points of view or trying to see the world through their eyes. By valuing a child’s experience, Montessori learning recognises that each child has their own interests, strengths and learning style. […]
The learning objectives for this simple lesson of opening and closing boxes are: fine motor development, problem solving, cause and effect, as well as receptive and expressive language. The lesson provides children with the opportunity to use their developing hand-eye coordination, concentration and cognitive skills. These skills benefit children as they become more independent and […]
“Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word. If you tell them, they will watch your lips move. If you show them, they will want to do it themselves.” – Maria Montessori Many mums and dads are keen to replicate the Montessori environment […]
The purpose of the cutting activity is to teach the child how to cut paper in preparation for other activities using scissors. The lesson is simple but what is important is a neat, ordered environment, which is essential to the confidence of the child in the new skill he are about to learn. For this […]
Tasha’s class have had a wonderful time learning about history and Early Man – a theme that could be continued in discussions and activities at home. Questions we’ve been thinking about are: How did we get here? (Including a brief introduction to human evolution) How did early humans live and survive on the earth? We’ve […]
The pink tower was designed by Maria Montessori herself and is a favourite in Montessori classrooms. It consists of 10 wooden cubes, ranging in size from 1 cubic centimetre to 10 cubic centimetres. The cubes are the same colour, texture and shape so that children are able to focus on one important quality of the […]
