A collage is defined as an artistic composition made up from a collection of various materials glued on a surface. So, taking different things and sticking them together. At St. Andrew’s Montessori we love using collage not only a means of…
Children love to imitate their parents – that’s how they learn! They love to get involved and participate in daily life, even the most mundane of exercises, like washing the dishes or setting the table. The kitchen is a great place to apply…
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Embedded in the heart of Montessori learning is the idea that children are naturally curious and it’s our job, as parents and directresses, to nurture this innate desire to explore and discover. Our Science lesson on ‘Living and Non-Living’…
I think we can all agree that loads of fun was had at this years Christmas party, whether you were relaxing with cake and a cuppa, or trying to convince Santa you had been nice and not naughty!
Thank you to all our elves for manning the…
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A huge thank you to all our lovely families for their extremely generous donations towards this wonderful initiative where we can actively give back to the community by buying a Christmas Present that will go to children in care, disadvantaged…
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When Binky turns from caterpillar to butterfly, it's a disaster! His wings won't work and poor Binky can't fly. Luckily, the spiders, silkworms and bees come to his aid. Together they work out how to give Binky a pair of bright, strong wings.
Binky’s…
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You might have heard that less is more. But is it – really? Maria Montessori believed so. A Montessori learning environment is a controlled space with limited clutter that allows for clarity of thought and mastery of skills.
A Montessori…
Sound Bingo is a fun activity in the Montessori classroom for children still learning sounds OR for children who already know sounds. It’s great for multiple children and aims to reinforce letters and sounds, which are, of course, the building…
Montessori is not just an approach to education, it’s a lifestyle – and is something that we can apply to our parenting in an effort to embrace holistic development when it comes our children and families. And guess what? You might have…
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The Sound Cylinders tutorial is part of the Sensorial area of the Montessori classroom. Through matching sounds, children will learn auditory discrimination as well as a sense of order. There are also some fun extensions that can be applied…
The materials used in Montessori classrooms are specifically designed, chosen and engineered to provide children with opportunities to discover, learn and create through independent learning, repetition, and practice.
Materials are sensory-based,…
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Children absolutely love to do real life activities; to mimic their parents or the adult in the house – doing adult things. It gives little ones a feeling of independence and success. Scrubbing is one such activity, falling under the Practical…
Practical Life: Collage
Montessori in the kitchen
Cultural Studies: Science (Living & Non-Living)
Christmas Party - Fundraising for Shelter
London Metropolitan Police Christmas Tree Appeal
Binky’s Time to Fly – Beautiful new kids’ book launched in support of EB
A Montessori Christmas – thoughtful giving
Language: Sound Bingo
Ten tips to parenting Montessori style
Sensorial: Sound Cylinders
Montessori materials – why they’re different
Practical Life: Scrubbing