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Campus Feature: Victoria Park Montessori Academy, Zetland

Opened in 2015, Victoria Park Montessori Academy is located in the busy inner-city suburb of Zetland, nestled between the shopping and residential districts.

Material Spotlight: Montessori Dressing Frames

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.

Curriculum Snapshot – Montessori Practical Life Activities

Have you ever wondered why your child is fascinated with how you fold the towels, set the table, or mop the floor? Children, like all human beings, want to communicate with others, to do important work, and contribute to society.

Five Montessori Phrases To Teach Your Child

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.

Good Luck to our Graduating Preschool Classes of 2017

Friday 22nd December is the last day of the Montessori Academy Preschool Year! To celebrate, we’re showcasing a few of the end of year speeches presented by our Macquarie Park Preschool Class!

Montessori Academy Celebrates Employee Excellence at Annual Gala Ball

On Friday 8 December, Montessori Academy hosted its annual Excellence Ball at Clarence House, Belmore to celebrate the successful completion of 2017.

Christmas Cookies For Children – Montessori Style Recipes

During the holiday season, it can be difficult to find activities to keep your little ones busy; particularly when you’re trying to finish the Christmas cooking! To keep children entertained and involved, we’ve broken down a simple Christmas cookie recipe into Montessori activities that are perfect for toddler and preschool aged helpers!

Construction Begins at Oran Park Montessori Academy

To meet the early education needs created by the rapid population growth in South-West Sydney, Montessori Academy is thrilled to announce that construction begun in early December at our newest campus at Oran Park, which will cater for 90 students.

Material Spotlight: Montessori Sandpaper Numbers

The Sandpaper Numbers are an important foundational Montessori mathematics material that introduce numerals 0 – 9 to young children.

Material Spotlight: Montessori Christmas Tree Red Rods Extension

Each Montessori material isolates one particular skill, and the material’s purpose often correlates with other Montessori activities. This means that there are endless extensions students can embrace once they have mastered the original concept!

Material Spotlight: Montessori Knobbed Cylinders

The Knobbed Cylinders are a Montessori Sensorial material, designed to assist children in making distinctions in their immediate environment. This material primarily engages the senses of touch and sight.

Building Resilience in Children

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.