Merry Montessori Christmas! One of my favourite things about the Montessori method is that it can so seamlessly into the life of the child, the family and the school. When the method is understood, and the adult is ‘prepared’, there...

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Ways to utilise and reinforce Mathematics skills and experiences with your child at home.   -Make mathematics fun and relevant! The more you make your child aware of the uses and benefits of numerals, counting and maths the more they...

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   Dress for success in early childhood! Some ideas and tips to help you scaffold your child’s experiences with developmentally appropriate clothing!    The following ideas are based on my observations of the activities, experiences and conversations of hundreds of...

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Last week a long-awaited arrival showed up on my doorstep: a box of seagrass baskets ready to be added to my classroom and to Montessori Child! I eagerly unpacked the box and sat happily on the floor surrounded by a...

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“It’s the process, not the product”. One of the most famous guiding principles of Montessori. But what does it mean? The truth is that it means many things to many people, and can be applied in a variety of situations....

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