How do you encourage your children to pack away independently? 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...
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North Parramatta Montessori Academy Rated ‘Exceeding’ Montessori Academy is pleased to announce that our North Parramatta campus has been awarded an Exceeding National Quality Standard Rating, following their assessment by the Australian...
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Engadine Montessori Academy Funds Dunlea Centre Community Art Program In early August, Engadine Montessori Academy was delighted to host the young ladies from Maria House at Dunlea Centre, Australia’s Original Boys’ Town, for a centre tour and...
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What’s the big deal with teaching independence to infants? Supporting children’s independence is one of the most consistent themes in Montessori education. But why is teaching independence important for infants? It is clearly easier, and less...
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New Early Education Centre for Engadine A new early education centre is opening its doors in Engadine. Engadine Montessori Academy is holding its grand opening on Saturday, from 9.30am to 1pm, and hopes to be operating by the end of the month...
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Montessori Academy is Constructing Carlingford Child Care Centre Construction has commenced at Montessori Academy’s new Carlingford child care centre, located in Dyldam’s new ‘Somerset’ development on Thallon Street, Carlingford. The 72-place...
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Why are my child’s shoes on the wrong feet? 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...
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The Importance of Outdoor Play in Winter 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...
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Introducing the Moveable Alphabet The Moveable Alphabet is a key part of the Montessori Language Curriculum. The material primarily teaches children how to develop their knowledge of the alphabet, and thus written language skills. The Moveable...
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How do children settle into the Montessori Environment? 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...
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What are the Red Rods? The Red Rods are part of the Montessori Sensorial Curriculum. It is common for sensorial materials to isolate one quality, such as weight, to assist the child in better understanding their environment. The Red Rods are...
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Repetition and Child Development in Montessori Education Introduction Have you heard the adage: “practice makes perfect?” In early childhood, repetition forms the basis for learning, skill development, and accomplishment. Think about when a child...
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