starting school as a montessori child
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Ten top tips for starting Montessori school well

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…
fun in the garden with montessori children
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Fun in the garden

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…
spring with montessori children
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The child’s view of spring

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…
what makes a montessori toy
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What makes a good Montessori toy

“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…
montessori lesson about early man
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We’ve had fun learning about Early Man!

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…
World Book Day
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World Book Day at St Andrew’s

World Book Day is one of our favourite celebrations at St Andrew’s Montessori. Books are an important part of learning at our school – whether it’s a beautifully told story that inspires imagination and creativity or a fact book that piques…
montessori gardning ideas for spring
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Gardening ideas for spring

Oh spring is exciting – buds and blossoms, warmth, light and gardening! It’s around about now that many of us will start thinking about sowing seeds and there’s no doubt that our children will be more than happy to help. Montessori’s…
montessori book tips
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How to choose the best Montessori books for your pre-schoolers

Reading is one of Life’s greatest gifts and there is nothing more precious than snuggling up your child on your lap and a good story. We are blessed to be living in a time when books are in abundance… to such an extent that it can be difficult…
montessori home preparation top tips
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Top tips for preparing a Montessori environment in your home

The absorption of the environment is an intellectual activity. It is a psychic necessity that the child explores the environment; it satisfies his spirit. After he has had the satisfaction of observing one thing that interests him, he goes on…
montessori christmas activities
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Five of the best Montessori Christmas crafts

December can be really busy and before you know it, all the little moments have slipped through your fingers. An antidote to the chaos of the season is to plan some fun, simple crafts/activities that will allow you, as a family, to slow down…
family walk ideas from st andrews montessori
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Five favourite child friendly walks in London

Grab coats, snacks, wellies, trainers, treasure-collecting bags, a picnic blanket, money (for an essential coffee en route) – whatever the weather says – and explore one (or all!) of these family friendly walking routes in our great…
encouraging friends at school
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Encouraging friendship at school

School is about learning but perhaps first and foremost, it’s about relationship; practising how to be in community. Maria Montessori believed that every person has a responsibility to be part of something that not only serves individual…