Adding storytime into your child's daily routine can be a powerful tool that offers many benefits for their development. It enhances language skills by exposing children to new words, improving their understanding, and boosting their listening and speaking abilities.
Building basic math skills early in childhood is crucial for cognitive development and future success in school.
World Environment Day on June 5 is a wonderful chance to teach children about sustainability. Eco-friendly crafts using recycled materials can be fun and educational. These activities not only spark creativity but also help children understand the importance of caring for our planet.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a heartfelt (pun-intended) Montessori activity with the little ones!
During the 2021 lockdown in NSW, VIC, and ACT, Montessori Academy, Australia’s largest Montessori early learning provider, supported absent families by voluntarily waiving gap fees and providing complementary daily online classes for preschool children.
Taking on the Montessori approach at home can be a daunting task. After all, Montessori educators complete extensive training and specialise in interpreting and guiding children's learning based on years of practice.
Sock matching and sock folding is the perfect Montessori activity for children who want to help out around the house. This Practical Life Activity teaches children about visual discrimination, matching, care of self, and assists with the development of fine motor skills.
The Hundred Board is a key Montessori Mathematics material, which helps children make the leap from the recognition of numbers, to understanding how they belong in a sequence. As the name suggests, it focuses specifically on numbers 1 – 100.
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?
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.
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.
Thinking about setting up a Montessori home learning environment? This is a fantastic way to reinforce key Montessori principles, foster positive educational habits, and participate in your child's developmental journey at home.