Learning how to wash your hands is simple and fun with our hand washing infographic. This free printable provides visual cues to remind your little one to practice the good hygiene habit of hand washing.
Raising children is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles you will ever undertake. Some days are more challenging than others; however, the rewards are so very worthwhile. After all, what is more fulfilling than seeing your little ones grow into happy and confident children who are empowered with resilience and independence?
The Dressing Frame is a key Montessori Practical Life material which helps children to develop independence and care of self as they learn to fasten different clothing implements.
Starting off the Montessori preschool year with confidence and positivity is a great way to prepare your child to excel as they progress through the Montessori Curriculum.
Life is full of challenges and obstacles that can cause children to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. We all experience a range of stressors in our day-to-day lives, and children are no exception. Tripping and falling in the playground, transitioning to a new school, or not being able to complete a puzzle or activity, are all examples of difficulties our children may experience in their early years.
Have you heard the saying: “Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a party you didn’t attend?” For busy mums and dads, the struggle to get children to pack away after themselves, is a real and constant daily battle.
Supporting children’s independence is one of the most consistent themes in Montessori education. But why is teaching independence important for infants?
This is a common question in any Montessori toddler or preschool classroom. It often comes at pick up time, when families express concern that their child’s teachers may have incorrectly put on their child’s shoes out of a lack of concern or care. In fact, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
With the chill of winter settling in, it is timely to discuss the importance of outdoor play. During the cooler months, it is common for children to be restricted to indoor play at home, and only permitted to play outdoors when it is warm and sunny.
Joining a Montessori Preschool is an exciting time in your child’s development and education. Settling into the Montessori environment is a process characterised by three stages of development, which Doctor Maria Montessori termed: ‘Normalisation.’