I absolutely adore every moment that I spend in my own Montessori classroom but it is always a special treat when I have the opportunity to visit other environments to observe, learn, collaborate and share.   My Montessori Mum,...

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  Alfie Kohn - author, public speaker, education advocate and critic of the ‘status quo’ - recently visited Adelaide during his first ever Australian tour. I played a small role in helping to coordinate this visit and, as such, I...

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  Many traditional Christmas carols sing of snowy fields and chestnuts roasting over open fires...which is hardly reflective of an Australian Christmas!  So I've put together a quick collection of songs and books that are a little more reflective of...

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   We are delighted to welcome Ruth Barker as a guest blogger!Ruth Barker, aka 'The Little Kids Specialist', is an Author, Columnist, Presenter, Montessori Guide and Play Specialist for Toddlers and Pre-schoolers.  You can find her here: http://www.toddlereducationservices.com.au/    Sweet...

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My wonderful "niece" Emily features heavily in my blog posts and around Montessori Child. Recently a couple of observant individuals have noticed that I've mentioned the fact that we are not biologically related. I thought now might be an appropriate...

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