Using feelings dolls to help children understand emotion
In Montessori education, fostering social and emotional skills is important because it lays the foundation for a child's holistic development, promoting empathy, effective communication and self-regulation essential for both academic success…
10 Montessori activities children can do on Valentines Day
Montessori activities focus on hands-on, experiential learning that encourages independence and creativity. Here are 10 Montessori-inspired activities that children can enjoy on Valentine's Day:
Heart collage: Provide children with coloured…
Favourite Montessori instruments to inspire a love for music
In Montessori education, the emphasis on hands-on, child-centred learning aligns seamlessly with the benefits of music. Through self-directed exploration and exposure to various musical experiences, children in Montessori classrooms not only…
Ten ways that young children can give back to their communities
Teaching small children to give back to their communities is a wonderful way to instil values of empathy, compassion, and social responsibility from an early age.
Here are ten age-appropriate ways for young children to make a positive…
Teaching empathy in Montessori classrooms
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…
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
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 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 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…
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 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…
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…