The Currency of Time in your Classroom.
Giving children the time to think, to daydream, to contemplate the world, is something we forget to consider as development or growth. […]
Teacher Training at it’s Best.
In April this year we rented an old bank in the Nepalese town of Butwal, filled it with Montessori materials, hired a […]
Treat the Cause, not the Symptoms.
“Beneath every behaviour, there is an emotion” Beneath each emotion there is a need! When we as teachers and parents meet that […]
Why Concrete Materials?
Concrete materials are the key to instilling a love of learning in your classroom. Not only do they look beautiful, but they […]
Where Should your Child be at 9?
As teachers, we are all very much aware that there is a national curriculum in ‘most’ countries, that schools and teachers follow […]
We Need Your Help!
This December we will take on our biggest challenge yet. To renovate and equip a huge school in the south of Nepal, […]
Teaching Acceptance
To teach children the power of acceptance is one thing, but to allow them to live in a classroom where it’s part […]
Every Child Needs Space
Providing your child with a space they can call theirs is crucial to develop independence and a sense of ‘place’ in the […]
Educate the Heart
If we educate the mind without educating the heart then the fruits of our labour will be lost. Children will not remember […]
A Teacher’s Mantra
If you stop and think long enough about what your true goal is as an educator, you will eventually come to the […]
Building Resilience and Adaptability in Children.
Building resilience and adaptability comes from allowing children to take the lead during independent activities. Things may not always go to plan, […]
The Importance of Being Real
As teachers, it is important that we make that connection with our students by allowing them to understand that we are human. […]
It’s never the child’s fault
What an amazing night at Montessori Academy Bankstown. Tonight I gave a parenting workshop to these wonderful teachers and parents. The night […]
Make it Tangible
If you want your children to really get a feel of the subject matter, give them something to hold, something to touch […]
The Power of Physical Contact
I love science! This is the first MRI of a mother kissing her baby. Her kiss has caused a chemical reaction in […]
Promoting Reading as a Pastime.
If you want your children to the become readers of tomorrow, then one must designate time to promote such activities. If you’re […]
How to Find Their Hook!
If you’re finding that your class are disengaging with your lessons, the reality is that they are probably getting a bit stale. […]
The Most Important Question in Any Classroom.
If you want your children to be engaged in every lesson you teach, there’s one question you need to add into each […]
Happiness Cannot be Constant
To expect happiness on a daily basis is unrealistic. Not everyday in your job or in your relationship will be amazing. Not […]
Everyone’s Growth Looks Different
Be carefully where you look for success criteria. Not all children grow in the same way. #children #Education #teacher
Competition in Our Classrooms Needs to End.
When we make competition the focus of all achievements in school, nobody wins. Yes, there’s always a winner who comes in first, […]
10 statements children would love to express to adults if they could.
1. Show me how to do it please, show me how to behave, how to be fair and how to be a […]
The Role Of the Teacher has Changed.
Our job as teachers has changed. The fact based curriculum is dead. Facts come easy. I mean just ask Siri or look […]
It’s Important to Let Go.
As teachers it’s important to let go! Don’t try to control the outcome of each lesson and magic will happen. Feel free […]
How to Use Technology Effectively!
Limit the amount of time watching screens, but don’t eliminate them altogether. It’s the 21st Century and technology is a part of […]
The Fact Based Curriculum is Dead!
Einstein once said that compound interest was the 6th wonder of the world. To be able to understand that if we set […]
Why should parents allow your child to pack and carry their bag to school?
By allowing your child to pack and carry their own bag to school, you are teaching them about responsibility, independence and self-regulation. […]
Teaching “soft skills” using the Montessori Method.
Montessori designed her materials so that childrem can not only understand the numbers as part of a greater system, they could feel […]
What Should We focus on for a better world?
A small note: Academics are important, but it is important that we focus on more than this when we assess the development […]
How to Innovate in the classroom to raise standards.
Innovation in education may seem difficult, but it may be a lot simpler than we think. “To prepare children for the real […]
What’s your Purpose?
If money was no object, what would you do with your time? Think about that for a while until you have an […]
Let’s Think About Maths Differently.
If you’re finding that your students are uninspired by mathematics, there are numerous ways in which you can teach it without insisting […]
The Hidden Understanding of teaching.
All my teacher friends will relate to this. Each day the children are dropped off at the classroom door where they say […]
Montessori’s Greatest Invention.
Add this simple exercise to your school and you’ll notice a huge improvement in the engagement and academic ability of your students. […]
There’s Another Way To Teach!
Here is an example of two variations of the introduction to the same lesson. Which one do you like best? 1. Good […]
Eighty Ways to Promote Independence in your Toddler at Home.
You may think your toddler is relatively dependent and that the things they do around the house don’t matter, but you’d be […]
10 Things Great Teachers Demonstrate.
Teachers shape the future of our world. They educate our future leaders, and the responsibility of our planet lies in their hands. […]
Attempting to get children interested in poetry can be difficult, but not impossible!
Attempting to get children interested in poetry can be difficult. Lots of children see poetry as a subject that’s similar to dance. […]
Should Our Children Be Silent in Class? NO!
When 60 trainee teachers cram into a tiny room in the back streets of Tiger Market in Kathmandu just to understand more […]
When an Old Person Dies, a Library Burns Down.
Spending time listening to people who have lived a life we can only imagine, allows us to see what has gone before, […]
Should Our Children Be Drawing More?
What happens when children draw? Why do they love it so much and should we be encouraging more of it? When children […]
Should We Punish Students For Being Late?
When the children arrive at school late do you punish them, give them detention or tell them they have to miss recess? […]
6 Ways to Practise and Promote Self-Care.
The world is demanding, it expects us to be alert and ready to operate at any given moment. With emails being delivered […]
How Ranking our Children Causes Nothing but Problems for our Students.
This week in classrooms across NSW, students are being given a slip of paper that tells them their rank in class, relative […]
Life is for Living. So Live!
Before flying to Nepal on Saturday to build a library for the community of Bagmati, I spent the night buying the essentials […]
30 Ways to Build Resilience in Children
Building resilience in children is never easy. Here’s 30 ways to build natural resilience in children: 1. Validate their emotions 2. Encourage […]
Did you know that 9 out of 10 primary teachers are women?
It was a hot dusty day in Bangalore, India. 100 Muslim ladies attended a 3 day workshop on “Innovations in Education.” We […]
What is the “Sports Leadership Initiative?”
1 year ago I had a vision. A vision to break down the barriers between primary and secondary school. A vision to […]
What’s the Intention of Your Work?
Whilst teaching polygons to a group of 8 year olds, I asked the children how they would like to represent their research. […]
Nature at its Best.
Nature is truly wonderful. If there’s one video you watch with your class before the weekend, make it this one. 1,000,000 starlings […]
What is Purposeful Play?
Purposeful play is a wonderful subject to discuss and observe. It is an aspect of Maria Montessori’s work that is linked highly […]
10 ways to Calm Down Children
As a child I was prettified if speaking in front of audiences. Even crowds of 5 would cause me anxiety. It would […]
5 Simple Ways to Develop Emotional Well-being in Children.
5 simple ways in which adults can allow children to develop a sense of emotional intelligence and they’re ridiculously simple; Listen (actively). […]
Hand Over Your Ownership of the Curriculum.
The more we involve our students in the process of teaching and learning, the more they will feel part of the journey. […]
What are the Side Effects of Ranking our Children in Schools?
What does ranking our children do to them mentally? Speaking from a teacher’s perspective, ranking our children serves no purpose at all. […]
Have You Got a Dream?
You gotta dream? You wanna change the world? You wanna make a difference? Then get out there and do it!!! Take it, […]
Why Adults Should Try Their Best to Avoiding Intervening.
Within reason, allowing our children to figure situations out for themselves is absolutely crucial. Whether it is a little argument in the […]
How to Put Mental Well-being First.
“If we don’t put our childrens’ mental health first on our priority list, then we may as well be talking to a […]
Believe in Your Students as they Believe in you.
Yesterday I drove out west to attend the annual Eid celebrations in the Muslim community. It was a beautiful night with beautiful […]
Free Teaching Checklist for 3-6 year olds!
Are you a parent, teacher, coordinator or school principal? Are you interested in s free document listing ever single lesson a child […]
If you want to improve your school, trust your teachers!
School leaders, executives, leadership teams, parents and the government all want the schools in their communities to improve. They want more engagement, […]
The 20% teaching rule is the only rule you need.
I live by my very own 20% teaching rule. Tell them the inspirational facts only! Make it a story, inspire them. Like […]
How to be a teacher! 2019
Be a teacher they said, it’s fun they said. You get to work with children, make a difference, do something you love. […]
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”
The world, life, love and the natural environment are filled with experiences that etch their way into your mind. They reside there […]
Ten Questions all Parents Should Ask the Principal Before Enrolling Their Child.
Finding and enrolling your children into a new school is possibly one of the hardest decisions parents will ever make. The future […]
Your Words Matter
The university of York has released a study confirming that as adults we must expose our children to a huge amount of […]
Make your own large bead frame
Maria Montessori designed her entire pedagogy for the poor children of Italy. Her philosophy was based around a sharing of good pedagogy, […]
The Garden of Education
The true objective of a leader is to water the garden that is in front of you. To watch the flowers of […]
Use Your Senses.
I always tell my students that there’s 6 senses. I knows it’s wrong scientifically, but there have been so many times when […]
Your Free Guide to Emotional Intelligence.
As we all know, education is is an all encompassing entity that has roots that run deep into our society and communities. […]
Cultural Change in the Classroom
When we educate the children in our care, when we act as the bridge between the child and the knowledge. We must […]
15 ways to raise responsible children.
15 ways to raise responsible children. 1. Raise your child with the expectation that we always clean up our own messes. 2. […]
We Are Never Too Old To Learn Soft Skills.
2 years ago he wrote to me on Facebook inviting me to give some training in his Centre in Kathmandu. 3 schools, […]
Teach the values in life
With no teacher, filthy clothes and a classroom the size of a wardrobe these children walk to school over a 2000m mountain […]
Be the Change You Wish to See in the World.
It can be really lonely when you’ve decided you’re going to do something and you’re not going to stop until it’s a […]
Your A to Z Guide to Emotional Intelligence for Children (and adults)
With emotional intelligence a hot topic in the world’s of parenting and education I thought I would put together 26 of the […]
The Meaning If Life
After reading the Dalai Lams’s book I learned that: We are visitors on this planet, we are here for 90 or 100 […]
Be the Change You Wish to See in the World.
We’ve driven over mountains, through landslides all through the night. We are tired, it’s 38 degrees, but we are all determined. determined […]
What are the Secrets to Happiness in the Classroom?
If there is one thing we can pass onto our children it is for them to appreciate what they have. Each way […]
The True Impact of Teaching
As I handed her the graduation certificate I knew that she was going to try her best to change the world. She […]
There’s a Calling for Change.
To be able to train these amazing women in the heart of Kathmandu during the school holidays is something that makes my […]
Montessori in the Himalayas
Feeling honoured to bring montessori method to the Himalayas. Such an amazing experience to see these wonderful women so keen to want […]
What are the Best Schools in the World Doing Differently?
“In the best schools in the world everyone is a teacher, including the students.” • The parents have a voice about what […]
The Importance of Preparation.
What is the definition of the prepared environment? Is it limited to the classroom or does it extend beyond the four walls? […]
The Power of Change
When I told Padma Thapa that I’d be back to fix up her little school, where she’d worked tirelessly for 16 years. […]
What are Soft Skills?
There’s no point in ‘teaching for teachings sake’ I mean what is the point in teaching something just because it says it […]
How to Build a School Community
Schools are the pillars of a community. It’s a place parents can gather, chat, trust and love. But to run a successful […]
The Feeling Wheel
“Our job is not to prepare our children for something, it is to give them the skills to be able to handle […]
The Importance of Emotions in Your Classroom.
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” The world, life, love and the natural environment are filled […]
Your Free Guide to Educational Success.
If you work in education in any way then we have something for you. (And it’s Totally Free) We have handpicked the […]
From Great Moments of Boredom, Come Extraordinary Moments of Clarity and Creativity.”
I captured this photo in Kavre high in the Himalayan mountains whilst trying to inspire a group of children who had never […]
10 Things all Great Teachers Do.
Teachers shape the future of our world. They educate our future leaders, and the responsibility of our planet lies in their hands. […]
Emotional Intelligence Made Easy.
Your A to Z of emotional and physical well-being for children. To enable your class to understand what mindfulness is, what well-being […]
Tell Them To Question Everything
Hello everyone. Tell your children to question everything they read, everything they hear, everything they see. Empower them to ask the question […]
If They Have a Good Intention, Let Them Do It!
This week at school a child asked “Gavin, can I make an entire timeline of life myself, I know it will take […]
The Power of Resilence.
With 1.1bn people, India is the place to go if you want to change the world. Whilst delivering teacher training there I […]
Should we really dust our houses?
Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better, To paint a picture or write a letter. Bake a cake or plant […]
Are You Prepared To Teach?
The two most important things when teaching a new concept such as continents are; 1. Preparation. 99% of the success of lessons […]
If you want to change the world, start today!!! ❤️
You want to change the world, change your life, change the future. You’ve gotta start somewhere. But make sure you start! Start […]
Acceptance and equality ❤️
This is my friend and sister Zeenat Khan. She wears a hijab, visits the mosque, reads the Quran and believes in Allah […]
Your A to Z guide for Educational Success.
Are you looking for 26 of the most important aspects of educational success in alphabetical order? Well here it is: The A […]
What is a Cross Curricular Program?
What does a cross curricular approach to teaching look like? As the curriculum becomes busier and the time constraints become tighter. Schools, […]
10 Ways To Instill Emotional Intelligence in your Children.
As schools start to move away from focussing on academics, and begin to understand the benefits of fundamental skills such as empathy […]
The Power of a Diverse Pedagogy.
I used to have the pleasure of teaching this young man, and he’s a Montessori child!!! Ahhh the pleasures of seeing young […]
Emotional Intelligence for 8-11 Year olds.
This is literally the best thing I’ve ever given away. Emotional intelligence is a huge buzz word in the world of education […]
The secrets to reading fluently.
The building blocks that enable a child to read fluently start long before they pick up theirs first book. Here are […]
Communication at 10 months old!!
This will be the best thing you have read all week! I promise. What are the best foundations for your child to […]
Here Are 6 Ways to Manage Your Classroom.
Are you struggling to manage the children in your class or the children in your care? As a teacher with 20 years […]
The importance of communication
It took me a long time to understand the importance of communication, oh how I wish my teachers had taught me how […]
What makes a good school culture?
What makes a good school culture? Culture is shaped by five interwoven elements. Fundamental beliefs and assumptions. The things that people at […]
See if she understands place value?
I wonder if she needs to sit in silence for 45 minutes colouring boxes during a standardised test, so that we can […]
Congratulations to Ruthlynn A. Fradl from Aruba
Congratulations to Ruthlynn A. Fradl from Aruba. Our newest global education influencer. If you’re in the the region and are lacking resources, […]
Are you finding it hard to inspire your children to read?
Are you finding it hard to inspire your children to read? I may just have the answer! Try to read the same […]
History always teaches us valuable lessons.
History always teaches us valuable lessons. The problem is that some people forget to listen. Some say “The headscarf has never and […]
Wonderful dinner with the world’s number one taekwondo champion
Wonderful to have dinner with the world’s number one taekwondo champion and the owner of EZY mart who both want to start […]
Montessori designed her materials for the children
Montessori designed her materials so that childrem can not only understand the numbers as part of a greater system, they could feel […]
There are strategies out there that can help students
Children who are finding things hard at school or home need to know that there are strategies out there that can help. […]
I hope you’re having a lovely Saturday
I hope you’re having a lovely Saturday. I spent mine making teaching resources and I’d like to share with you this wonderful […]
Children are a product of their environment
Children are a product of their environment, they love to imitate those around them, especially their parents and teachers. What we wish […]
Why asking children to sit down, be quiet and listen
Why asking children to sit down, be quiet and listen, is killing the creativity in our classrooms! Have you ever sat on […]
How do we show our children that we are really listening, when they come to us with a problem?
How do we show our children that we are really listening, when they come to us with a problem? Here are 7 […]
A wonderful way to deliver a near perfect lesson
After attending a lecture last night with the wonderful Peter Hutton, I decided that I would share what I think is a […]
What is the most important aspect of any lesson?
Children need to be able to use the skills they have developed during your wonderfully inspirational lesson, and there’s no better way […]
A teacher’s Mantra.
“A teacher’s Mantra.” Today I’m going to work hard to be a mother, father, teacher, doctor, brother, friend, judge, jury and mentor […]
Let’s build a library in the Himalayas
A month ago I asked politely if any of my LinkedIn family wanted to help me build a library in the Himalayas. […]
How do parents control the amount of time children spend on technology?
How do parents control the amount of time children spend on technology? Technology is part of our lives now and there’s no […]
Children are happiest when they have purposeful work
Children are happiest when they have purposeful work that they had a part in choosing, but it’s our job to direct them […]
Emotional wheel
This emotional wheel helps teachers to understand that if any given scenario arises then it will ultimately cause a certain feeling if […]
The greatest reward we can get in life is seeing the fruits of your labour.
The greatest reward we can get in life is seeing the fruits of your labour. Tasting the apples from the tree you […]
Rhyming picture book.
1 year ago I was approached by Liverpool Football Club to write the life story of kenny dalglish as a rhyming picture […]
Today I reached 35,000 followers in LinkedIn and I’m feeling so honoured!
Today I reached 35,000 followers and I’m feeling so honoured! Thank you ❤️ When I started writing content a year ago, I […]
What’s the best way to start everyday in the classroom?
What’s the best way to start everyday in the classroom? If you’re trying to instil organisation, time management, independence, emotional intelligence and […]
It’s important to allow the Students to find their niche.
Because our students are unique individuals that have varied interests. It’s important to allow them to ‘find their niche.’ Once your inspirational […]
Ability of children in Math, English etc
For hundreds of years we have tested children on their abilities in maths, english etc. But the absolute reality is that all […]
Is that a problem with being a primary school teacher
The only problem with being a primary school teacher is that people leave you with the kids while they talk about ‘adult […]
It’s so important to understand that children need role models
It’s so important to understand that children need role models and role models need the opportunity to demonstrate leadership. I mean come […]
If you’re making a positive impact on just one person’s life
If you’re making a positive impact on just one person’s life, then sleep easy. That’s the feeling you get when someone sends […]
Here are 20 simple interventions that will improve any classroom dramatically
1. Model the behaviour you want. 2. Let students make their own rules as a class. 3. Document the classroom rules and […]
No matter how deep our knowledge of pedagogy is
No matter how deep our knowledge of pedagogy is, No matter how many degrees we have, No matter how smart we are, […]
The ‘mental health’ of our children
The ‘mental health’ of our children should be at the forefront of everything that we do. If we overlook this important part […]
Conflict resolution in the classroom
Conflict resolution in the classroom; the peace mat Are you having trouble with conflict in your classroom? Home? Preschool? Are there two […]
What is the value of a noisy classroom?
What is the value of a noisy classroom? For years we have been told that “Children should be seen and not heard!” […]
So many thoughts run through my mind when I see this photo
So many thoughts run through my mind when I see this photo. What do you see?
When I was a child I would look at pictures of other countries in books
When I was a child I would look at pictures of other countries in books, I’d stare at pictures of mountains, temples […]
Was wonderful to spend the evening with these two educational change makers
Was wonderful to spend the evening with these two educational change makers and. We had so much In common and so much […]
Preparing for another year of fun
As the start of the academic year nears In Australia. Teachers, parents and children are all preparing for another year of fun. […]
It took me a long time to write
It took me a long time to write, but it’s finally finished. “Your A to Z Guide for Educational Success.” Share it […]
11 things that amazing teachers do
Feeling honoured to have my article published in Inspirational English magazine. “11 things that amazing teachers do.” Take a look! https://lnkd.in/g3ynHJu
Ten reasons to choose Montessori Education.
Ten reasons why we should all be looking towards Montessori Education as an answer to our educational dilemmas. Thoughts! https://lnkd.in/gmuUnKi Ten reasons […]
15 ways to raise responsible children
15 ways to raise responsible children. 1. Raise your child with the expectation that we always clean up our own messes. 2. […]
Sometimes the children who need love the most
Sometimes the children who need love the most, ask for it in the worst ways. Be patient ❤️
With growing up children…
With children growing up in a world filled with perfect bodies, lives, smiles and families. It is important that both schools and […]
When you get this message it’s all worth the effort
When you get this message it’s all worth the effort.
Using intuition with children
Using intuition with children Each day the children are dropped off at the classroom door where they say goodbye to their parents, […]
We need to not worry too much about our child’s academic results
As parents we need to not worry too much about our child’s academic results. Yes, we need to know what’s happening at […]
You could have been anything you wanted
They said you could have been anything you wanted. So you chose… To work 60 hours per week Love other people’s children […]
The best thing I’ve shared for s long time! This…
The best thing I’ve shared for s long time! This piece of material is essential for every Parent or teacher with children […]
You have two lives. The second one starts when y…
You have two lives. The second one starts when you realise that you only have 1. Share ❤️
Should we force our children to share?
Should we force our children to share? Children just have such a strong (and often unreasonable) sense of justice. They want so […]
I don’t normally write about politics as you know….
I don’t normally write about politics as you know. But I think it’s very important that our students understand, that although the […]
Should we really be reading aloud to the children …
Should we really be reading aloud to the children in our classes? Reading aloud to the children in our homes and our […]
My advice for a happy life.
My advice for a happy life. Eat half Walk double Laugh triple Work hard Be a good person And love unconditionally. ❤️
Just to be nominated for Australian of the year wi…
Just to be nominated for Australian of the year will do me just fine!!! Whoever nominated me out there? Thank you ❤️
Just going to leave this here for everyone to see….
Just going to leave this here for everyone to see.
Signs of a good classroom“Am I a good teacher? “…
Signs of a good classroom “Am I a good teacher? “ Is a question you may ask yourself. Or “Is my child’s […]
It’s truly amazing what one can achieve in 12 mont…
It’s truly amazing what one can achieve in 12 months, when you work from your heart, you have the right intentions, you […]
I know what you’re thinking!! What age can children start doing household jobs?
I know what you’re thinking!! What age can children start doing household jobs? And what kinds of jobs are appropriate for different […]
You’ve got two hands for a reason. One to help yourself, and another one to help others.
You’ve got two hands for a reason. One to help yourself, and another one to help others. By helping others you’ll be […]
After the recent success building a school in sou…
After the recent success building a school in southern Nepal, a call has come in from a remote village in the mountainous […]
“Model the behaviour you wish to view in your chil…
“Model the behaviour you wish to view in your child.” When parents or teachers observe their children, we recognise patterns in their […]
Here’s ten simple ways to improve your relatio…
Here’s ten simple ways to improve your relationship woth your child at home. 1. Never carry a child’s school bag, it’s their […]
As we discussed the year so far, a teacher told me that she hadn’t had the best year.
As we discussed the year so far, a teacher told me that she hadn’t had the best year. She’d fallen behind with […]
The ones who plant trees knowing that they will ne…
The ones who plant trees knowing that they will never sit in their shade, have at least begun to understand the true […]
“How old would you be if you didn’t know your birt…
“How old would you be if you didn’t know your birthdate?” She said 37 and I bought it! Don’t let anything, especially […]
Thank you for always bringing your best self to …
Thank you for always bringing your best self to work You really are the perfect education influencer!
How are we going to spark new light into the profe…
How are we going to spark new light into the profession of teaching? As teachers, we are expected to inspire our students, […]
I whispered in his ear…
I whispered in his ear “Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you can’t be what you want to be! “ ❤️
8 reasons teaching is the best jobIn the 15th ce…
8 reasons teaching is the best job In the 15th century, to be a teacher was a role that the community and […]
What’s the absolute BEST way to improve your teach…
What’s the absolute BEST way to improve your teaching and your children’s future without having to do something so drastic? It’s not […]
This picture shows a group of children receiving t…
This picture shows a group of children receiving their first ever book! As human beings, we are always working towards the ultimate […]
As I stood in front of over 200 future leaders of …
As I stood in front of over 200 future leaders of India, I wanted to make sure that my message of the […]
Teachers all over the world! This is the greatest …
Teachers all over the world! This is the greatest idea you’ll ever hear. It uses 1 simple map of the world, research […]
Still today in the 21st century, as we plan to inh…
Still today in the 21st century, as we plan to inhabit Mars, have flying cars and cyborgs that can now live as […]
The top five things that help schools and students…
The top five things that help schools and students reach their full potential. 1. A healthy, positive parent community filled with realistic, […]
Top ten qualities of a ‘good’ teacherWhat are the…
Top ten qualities of a ‘good’ teacher What are the qualities that a ‘good’ teacher holds? 1. They have a strong moral […]
The face I pull when a news reporter asks me if re…
The face I pull when a news reporter asks me if reading is really that important when we have YouTube for information […]
When I want to stress the importance of independent, self motivated…
When I want to stress the importance of independent, self motivated, students who are assessed on competences rather than mundane facts, I […]
Poem from a child
So….. you’ve taught a lesson to your class on rhyming words/sounds and after allowing the children to select something they’re passionate about […]
Last week I demonstrated how to draw (badly) to a group of Nepalese children
Last week I demonstrated how to draw (badly) to a group of Nepalese children who had never had a chance to use […]
You are the wave that washes into the shore bringing a hope of new life to the land.
You are the wave that washes into the shore bringing a hope of new life to the land. You are the wind […]
Amazing day in Hyderabad
Amazing day in Hyderabad training the teachers of these 25 fantastic school principals. The training was organised by the wonderful ashoka beera […]
2018 was a year of sharing knowledge, building bri…
2018 was a year of sharing knowledge, building bridges with liked minded individuals and building schools in the Himalayas. The world wants […]
The children of Nawalparasi will now have a safe p…
The children of Nawalparasi will now have a safe place to learn for as long as they need it. Happy new year […]
What is the secret to success?
What is the secret to success? No matter what industry you work in, there are always going to be Obstacles in your […]
Do you want 2019 to be your year?
Do you want 2019 to be your year? Don’t sit on the couch and wait for it, don’t fill your time with […]
Feeling happy to be in the Himalayan news today wi…
Feeling happy to be in the Himalayan news today with a lovely headline. I’ve had so much building this school that I’ll […]
The importance of a well stocked library within a …
The importance of a well stocked library within a school or community has a greater impact that one could possibly imagine, especially […]
2 days ago it was a a bare wall in the Himalayan v…
2 days ago it was a a bare wall in the Himalayan village of Dabila. Today it is a thriving library filled […]
What a wonderful Christmas morning
What a wonderful Christmas morning distributing stationary to a rural school in Nawalparasi. After a brief discussion he promised to ban the […]
Live at today’s school opening in Nepal! It’s been…
Live at today’s school opening in Nepal! It’s been a big year and I want to publicly thank you all for your […]
Christmas is a time when we understand how it feel…
Christmas is a time when we understand how it feels to give and receive. An important lesson for children is to be […]
With only 48 hours left until we open the school i…
With only 48 hours left until we open the school in Nawalperasi it’s touch and go. No doors, windows, paint, carpets, shelves. […]
Would you like a free 30 page booklet filled with …
Would you like a free 30 page booklet filled with activities on emotional intelligence for 5-8 year olds? All you need to […]
Today we brought the children of the community of …
Today we brought the children of the community of Newalperasi together to draw pictures that will hang in the school library. It […]
You know when you’ve gotta stop yourself
You know when you’ve gotta stop yourself from crying but you can’t and a tear comes out and then someone asks if […]
The ‘executive reality check’ is where you step out…
The ‘executive reality check’ is where you step out of your bubble of corporate city living. A place where your watch, your […]
A quick lesson on body parts before breakfast
A quick lesson on body parts before breakfast ❤️
After 12 months of fundraising, and 4 days of solid travel….
After 12 months of fundraising, and 4 days of solid travel to get here, I finally saw the school I’ve been building […]
True test of a teacher, After visiting Southern Nepal
True test of a teacher After visiting Southern Nepal to check in on an old friend of mine and deliver some teaching […]
Be very careful what you say, how you act towards …
Be very careful what you say, how you act towards others and the presence you portray around children. Everything you say is […]
Travel will cure any misconceptions
Travel will cure any misconceptions the media want us to believe. A well travelled mind is an open one! ❤️
There are many problems in the world we call home….
There are many problems in the world we call home. War, global warming, racism, famine, inequality. They can all be solved with […]
Most of things in this life that make us truly happy…
Most of things in this life that make us truly happy simply cannot be bought. Buy verbs not nouns with your money […]
The greatest pieces of advice for every educator! …
The greatest pieces of advice for every educator! Treat the school year as a marathon, not a sprint. Every learner is different […]
As she looked into the distance, there was a story…
As she looked into the distance, there was a story in her eyes. A story of her past. Her hands were soft […]
In the 1 year I’ve been writing content on this pl…
In the 1 year I’ve been writing content on this platform, I can safely say that this is probably the best thing […]
You get out of life what you put into it…
“You get out of life what you put into it.” I’m all in.
Innocence at its very best! Merry Christmas ❤️…
Innocence at its very best! Merry Christmas ❤️
The national news in Nepal today is well worth a read…
The national news in Nepal today is well worth a read!! ❤️ http://sailungonline.com/news-details/10706/2018-12-14
Maybe the funniest letter I’ve ever received from a student of mine!!! ❤️
Maybe the funniest letter I’ve ever received from a student of mine!!! ❤️
BE QUIET!!! For years we have been told that…
BE QUIET!!! For years we have been told that “Children should be seen and not heard!” That a quiet class is a […]
A year a ago I planned to build a school in this village…
A year a ago I planned to build a school in this village. A year ago I begged you for money and […]
Each year….. from this day forth……Under this roof…
Each year….. from this day forth……Under this roof …….over 100 children will now have a good solid education. ❤️ It just needs […]
You’re a teacher, you’re growing, shifting, evolving…
You’re a teacher, you’re growing, shifting, evolving. You will soon begin to realise that you are not the person you used to […]
Congratulations to Shehla Javed. Australia’s Global Education Influencer.
Congratulations to Shehla Javed. Australia’s Global Education Influencer. A teacher from Sydney, she has resources, experience, and expertise to assist teachers, parents […]
Communicating with children is an art…
Communicating with children is an art form. It takes skill, patience and some serious choice of words. The wrong choice of phrase […]
Utilising your holidaysThere’s often a comment t…
Utilising your holidays There’s often a comment thrown around in the teaching world that goes like this “Why do teachers get so […]
The skeleton of the school is framing up…
And as the sun sets in the Indian border, the skeleton of a roof that will shelter the children from the wind […]
What makes a good school culture?
What makes a good school culture? Culture is shaped by five interwoven elements. Fundamental beliefs and assumptions. The things that people at […]
The floor has been raised to protect from flooding…
The floor has been raised to protect from flooding, and the roof that will stop the rain and wind has finally arrived. […]
Are you interested in the Montessori Method …
Are you interested in the Montessori Method and wish to embark on AMI training delivered in sydney in 2019? Please take a […]
Is this a ridiculous overreaction?
Is this a ridiculous overreaction? Are we supposed to teach the children that moon is made of cheese? Or that the boogie […]
Congratulations to the amazingly talented Snežana Pekić…
Congratulations to the amazingly talented Snežana Pekić, Who has been named as the education influencer for Montenegro. We are so proud to have […]
Parallel learning in the classroom …
Parallel learning in the classroom In the average classroom we see teachers wanting to make sure they have full control over their […]
Merry Christmas to all my teacher friends around the world!…
Merry Christmas to all my teacher friends around the world! ❤️ You’re doing an amazing job
Do you want high quality work from your students? …
Do you want high-quality work from your students? Always have an example to show your students. If you want them to produce […]
These will become towering walls which will provide an educational sanctuary for children deprived of the chance to grow and learn.
These will become towering walls which will provide an educational sanctuary for children deprived of the chance to grow and learn. These […]
Are you a teacher, lecturer, or parent? How do you rank yourself as an educator?
Are you a teacher, lecturer, or parent? How do you rank yourself as an educator? Here are 10 things all great teachers […]
Are you looking to improve the delivery of your lessons…
Are you looking to improve the delivery of your lessons? Here are some valuable tips that may help. LinkedIn Link
It’s starting. Finally your money and effort had got the school project started.
It’s starting. Finally your money and effort had got the school project started. They’re laying the foundations, the gravel has arrived and […]
We are so proud to announce Kenya’s education infl…
We are so proud to announce Kenya’s education influencer Billclinton Ngereso Chogo He’s making huge differences in Africa and has been nominated […]
Signs of a good classroom…
Signs of a good classroom Isn’t it difficult being a teacher and self reflecting on your own practise. “Am I a good […]
Are you in Pakistan? Are you a parent, teacher or school needing guidance on education…
Are you in Pakistan? Are you a parent, teacher or school needing guidance on education. Well we are proud to announce Pakistan’s […]
15 ways to raise responsible children.
15 ways to raise responsible children. 1. Raise your child with the expectation that we always clean up our own messes. 2. […]
Can you see that smile? Can you?
Can you see that smile? Can you? Although they don’t know who you are, you can see their smiles, their eyes and […]
Are you in India? Are you a parent, teacher or school needing guidance on education…
Are you in India? Are you a parent, teacher or school needing guidance on education. Well we are proud to announce India’s […]
It’s started! Somewhere on the border of Nepal a woman lights a candle…
It’s started! Somewhere on the border of Nepal a woman lights a candle, gives thanks to god and prepares for the new […]
I received an email from a parent who bought my book a few months ago.
I received an email from a parent who bought my book a few months ago. He said that every night since he […]
Mathematics is the easiest subject to link into the curriculum here’s how!
Mathematics is the easiest subject to link into the curriculum here’s how! Mathematics will always be one of those subjects that some […]
Children are not born mean, they don’t see differences in race, religion or culture.
Children are not born mean, they don’t see differences in race, religion or culture. They are pure, kind and caring. It’s society, […]
Are you in The UAE? Are you a parent, teacher or school needing guidance on education.
Are you in The UAE? Are you a parent, teacher or school needing guidance on education. Well we are proud to announce […]
Are you in Singapore? Are you a parent, teacher or school needing guidance on education.
Are you in Singapore? Are you a parent, teacher or school needing guidance on education. Well we are proud to announce Singapore’s […]
What a wonderful afternoon with Liling Ong and the team at PIEX education.
What a wonderful afternoon with Liling Ong and the team at PIEX education. It has been an amazing year seeing this company […]
After 1 year in the making, there is finally a website for teachers, parents and schools to go.
After 1 year in the making, there is finally a website for teachers, parents, and schools to go, knowing that they can […]
What is success? Success is only the tip of the iceberg.
What is success? Success is only the tip of the iceberg. When you see the athlete winning gold, when the businessman makes […]
Today in class we learned about the landforms.
Today in class we learned about the landforms. It was an enlightening session involving discussions around mountains, rivers, plants, sustainability, the environment […]
2 years ago I walked into one of the worst classrooms I’d ever seen.
2 years ago I walked into one of the worst classrooms I’d ever seen. With dirty walls, one shrivelled poster in the […]
Should you encourage pet ownership?
Should you encourage pet ownership? Pets are important in children’s lives as they provide enjoyment and help children develop responsibilities transferable to […]
With 90 Education Influencers spanning the entire …
With 90 Education Influencers spanning the entire globe we are almost ready to launch the new space for educational collaboration and innovation. […]
It’s not just academics Academics are important,…
It’s not just academics Academics are important, but it is important that we focus on more than this when we assess the […]
The outdoor classroom is something to behold isn’t it?
The outdoor classroom is something to behold isn’t it? Birds singing while you read, the wind whistling in your ears while you […]
10 ways to improve your relationship with your child at home.
10 ways to improve your relationship with your child at home 1. Never carry a child’s school bag, it’s their bag, they […]
What is success?
What is success? As I stood there in front of the class having been briefed by their teacher, that this school had […]
What children need…
What children need When I sat on top of a mountain and held a painting workshop for the children of Kavre. Nepal. […]
2 years ago it all started when I went to watch th…
2 years ago it all started when I went to watch the film Lion at the movies. Now there’s a teacher training […]
You will never be able to understand children until you act like one yourself.
You will never be able to understand children until you act like one yourself. ❤️
Top Ten things to keep you happy through the year…
Top Ten things to keep you happy through the year Everyone’s different. I try to keep myself happy by having things to […]
Tonight I had the pleasure of sharing a meal with a few amazing teachers.
Tonight I had the pleasure of sharing a meal and conversation with the amazing Chern Namprakai and 4 of Thailand’s most amazing Montessori […]
Advice for new teachers.
Advice for new teachers When teachers complete a teacher training course they assume their college or university has covered it all. But […]
When working with young children your words really matter.
When working with young children your words really matter. As a parent and a teacher you MUST choose them carefully. Here are […]
I call it the 20% teaching rule.
I call it the 20% teaching rule. Teaching is not about giving everything away to the students. We know that you have […]
Teaching for each child.
Teaching for each child “If a flower doesn’t not bloom in the environment in which it’s planted, you change the environment, not […]
7 strategies for parent-teacher interviews.
7 strategies for parent-teacher interviews They’re here! . Here are seven strategies to help yours run smoothly. 1. Start the interview with […]
Homework? In the 21st century? Surely it’s time we…
Homework? In the 21st century? Surely it’s time we realised that it’s a thing of the past. The days of bringing home […]
Engaging the child If you can make a child laugh a…
Engaging the child If you can make a child laugh as they’re trying to do that complex calculation. if you can make […]
Hold yourself accountable In my career I’ve work…
Hold yourself accountable In my career I’ve worked all over the world with children from a diverse range of backgrounds. It wasn’t […]
Hi everyone, I thought I’d share this cool times…
Hi everyone, I thought I’d share this cool times tables game that I’ve used. Basically the students have to take over as […]
Say yes! As the teacher you are merely the facili…
Say yes! As the teacher you are merely the facilitator of the child to bridge the gap between them and the knowledge. […]
Comprehension = understanding When children hear t…
Comprehension = understanding When children hear the word comprehension they immediately think of a long boring worksheet, testing them something. But it […]
A huge thank you to for this amazing surprise par…
A huge thank you to for this amazing surprise parcel. For Christmas this year the children of Newalperassi, down on the border […]
I feel so proud to have my books featured in the W…
I feel so proud to have my books featured in the WASLA ( WA School Library Association ) iC3 journal. I love […]
I’m feeling so proud to see children as young as 9…
I’m feeling so proud to see children as young as 9 spending their time to raise money for the next school build […]
Even though we strive for our students to reach th…
Even though we strive for our students to reach their full potential, As teachers we must make sure they stay grounded. We […]
With over 4.8 million views this video will certainly make every teacher’s day!!!
With over 4.8 million views this video will certainly make every teacher’s day!!! Try not to laugh. Wait for it.LinkedIn Link
8 reasons teaching is the best job In the 15th ce…
8 reasons teaching is the best job In the 15th century, to be a teacher was a role that the community and […]
The Montessori method allows teachers to deliver l…
The Montessori method allows teachers to deliver lessons the same as mainstream schools but the beauty of the pedagogy is that children […]
Life can be stressful and it’s so easy to get caug…
Life can be stressful and it’s so easy to get caught in the cycle. Are you interested in taking a 27 day […]
Today I was blessed to receive a visit from Austra…
Today I was blessed to receive a visit from Australian artist . After following my plight to build another school in Nepal […]
There are thousands of reasons that cause children…
There are thousands of reasons that cause children to smile but when a child displays anger there are hidden truths that we […]
What an amazing day at with the amazing and the …
What an amazing day at with the amazing and the future teachers of tomorrow. I spent my time explaining the Montessori method, […]
Tonight I attempted to make a halloween pumpkin. A…
Tonight I attempted to make a halloween pumpkin. Are you scared? Life is not about being the best, but trying your best! […]
Are you interested in a free narrative writing pac…
Are you interested in a free narrative writing package? All too often we ask children to write a ‘story’ but have you […]
Technology is great. But there’s nothing better th…
Technology is great. But there’s nothing better than a good old book! Make a special place for books in your home. Make […]
Today I feel proud to be featured alongside the wo…
Today I feel proud to be featured alongside the wonderful in the Hindustan Times for our recent parenting workshop. Education starts at […]
Children will inevitably find it hard to develop i…
Children will inevitably find it hard to develop independence, a sense of responsibility and the power to build resilience if they are […]
The earth has a story, each animal is a page in th…
The earth has a story, each animal is a page in the great book of the earth’s existence. Every action has a […]
When you work in a Montessori school you get to se…
When you work in a Montessori school you get to see 6 year old children prepare to start s project on castles […]
Your job as the teacher is the bring the world int…
Your job as the teacher is the bring the world into the classroom. Every word that has been written, every poem spoken, […]
With 50 members in 46 countries. We are searching …
With 50 members in 46 countries. We are searching for new education influencers across the world. Would you like to be your […]
90% of a child’s brain is wired before the age of …
90% of a child’s brain is wired before the age of 5. If there is one piece of advice for all parents […]
As a teacher I understand the great wealth of know…
As a teacher I understand the great wealth of knowledge expected from us. We are not only a teacher but a therapist, […]
This babie’s mother died during child birth.
This babie’s mother died during child birth. The mother’s heart was donated to save the life of the man in the black […]
With over 1.8 million views. This video will inspire any child to become interested in science.
With over 1.8 million views. This video will inspire any child to become interested in science. Share away people!!! LinkedIn Link
To truly understand how children learn we must fir…
To truly understand how children learn we must first become one!! ❤️
“Model the behaviour you wish to view in your chil…
“Model the behaviour you wish to view in your children!” The importance of modelling for both parents and teachers is a crucial […]
Does a classroom need to have 4 walls, some desks …
Does a classroom need to have 4 walls, some desks and a white board at the front? The answer is No! Your […]
Being a good leader is not about leading people. I…
Being a good leader is not about leading people. It’s not about being the best. It’s not about showing how many changes […]
Page 5 of my new book “How To Raise Amazing Childr…
Page 5 of my new book “How To Raise Amazing Children!” Is finally here! “Allow your children to choose their own clothing.” […]
As I lit the peace candle with the amazing I con…
As I lit the peace candle with the amazing I contemplated what it means to be an educator. It all came down […]
The moment you find yourself in the Himalayas maki…
The moment you find yourself in the Himalayas making deals with wall installers is moment you know you’re out of comfort zone. […]
I’m writing a book about a goat that travels from …
I’m writing a book about a goat that travels from the burning polluted forest to seek refuge in a field filled with […]
When we educate the children in our class what is …
When we educate the children in our class what is our ultimate objective? What is the objective of the human race? Why […]
If you want to be accepted by your class as genuin…
If you want to be accepted by your class as genuine, as a person, as a true inspiration. BE REAL! Tell them […]
Do you want to be your country's Education Inf…
Do you want to be your country's Education Influencer? Our goal is to name an education Influencer for each and every country […]
The greatest gift we can give someone is our time….
The greatest gift we can give someone is our time. It’s the only thing that is constantly running out in our lives […]
Page 4 of my upcoming book “How to Raise Amazing C…
Page 4 of my upcoming book “How to Raise Amazing Children.” Is finally here and I think you’ll agree it looks amazing. […]
Here’s an article I wrote.Feel free to share it …
Here’s an article I wrote. Feel free to share it with your teaching staff!!! Any I’ve missed out?? https://lnkd.in/gVYJA6M
We are just $2000 dollars short of reaching our ta…
We are just $2000 dollars short of reaching our target to build a new school for the people of Newslperassi in South […]
The golden rule is to keep your direct teaching un…
The golden rule is to keep your direct teaching under 20 minutes. Nobody wants to listen to a teacher talk for more […]
Everyone’s different. I try to keep myself happy b…
Everyone’s different. I try to keep myself happy by having things to look forward to in life and making a positive impact […]
My top tips for life!!! Live each day as if it’s…
My top tips for life!!! Live each day as if it’s your last for you never know what is around the next […]
I truly believe that giving children rewards for g…
I truly believe that giving children rewards for good deeds is inappropriate. The reward you get is the feeling you receive. If […]
Out of all the quotes I’ve written on here over th…
Out of all the quotes I’ve written on here over the last year, I think I’d like to be remembered for this […]
I’m excited to be back in Delhi tomorrow!!! Who’s …
I’m excited to be back in Delhi tomorrow!!! Who’s coming for a cup of tea with me? ❤️
What may seem like work for you is not work for ch…
What may seem like work for you is not work for children. They love to be included in the running of he […]
What may seem like work for you is not work for ch…
What may seem like work for you is not work for children. They love to be included in the running of he […]
What is the MOST valuable lesson we can teach our …
What is the MOST valuable lesson we can teach our children today. It’s this! “Happiness doesn’t come easy!” Money, gifts, looks or […]
The single most fundamental mistake parents make i…
The single most fundamental mistake parents make is this; “We sometimes forget they children can understand everything a long time before they […]
20 years ago I graduated from with a degree in pr…
20 years ago I graduated from with a degree in primary teaching. I didn’t know if I wanted to be a teacher […]
When she asked me what the most important parts of…
When she asked me what the most important parts of a lesson were, I wrote them down so she’d never forget. The […]
In order to perform at your best as a teacher you …
In order to perform at your best as a teacher you must keep your mind and body active! Teachers are granted holidays […]
Page 3 of my new book “How to raise amazing childr…
Page 3 of my new book “How to raise amazing children.” Is ready! The book establishes the simple things that parents can […]
Whilst discussing the importance of the basics of …
Whilst discussing the importance of the basics of mathematics being essential we moved into the classroom and the prepared environment. “If we […]
Think about this!!! People always ask me? Why do y…
Think about this!!! People always ask me? Why do you spend so much time in developing countries, trying to reform education? Here’s […]
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a li…
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” This is a huge thank […]
This week I was asked by a friend about what they …
This week I was asked by a friend about what they could do with their child. He’s intelligent, dedicated, hardworking and very […]
This week I was asked by a friend about what they …
This week I was asked by a friend about what they could do with their child. He’s intelligent, dedicated, hardworking and very […]
“The fate of the world is in every teacher’s class…
“The fate of the world is in every teacher’s classroom today!” Think carefully about the lessons you teach and the messages you […]
The fundamental role of any teacher is to inspire …
The fundamental role of any teacher is to inspire the children in your care. It is not to prove how much you […]
The proud moment you make national news in India a…
The proud moment you make national news in India and realise that almost one billion people will read it. ❤️
Meeting with Indian teachers we spoke about presch…
Meeting with Indian teachers we spoke about preschools and their importance. Preschools are vibrant and energetic places. The foundations for the rest […]
The ladies from after a workshop on innovation in…
The ladies from after a workshop on innovation in education. The most amazing team If women I have ever met. Such a […]
This is the lovely lady, who forty years ago pushe…
This is the lovely lady, who forty years ago pushed out a 10lb baby ❤️ Today we had lunch together, talked about […]
Here’s how to change a child’s behaviour, place of…
Here’s how to change a child’s behaviour, place of belonging and self worth in one minute. Children love our attention and if […]
Guess who will be in London tonight!!! Who wants…
Guess who will be in London tonight!!! Who wants to talk about pedagogy over a warm beer and a pie?
I’m a nation where women are still trying to find …
I’m a nation where women are still trying to find equality, in an industry where the leaders and policy makers are all […]
Page number 2 of my upcoming book “How to raise am…
Page number 2 of my upcoming book “How to raise amazing children.” Is here and it’s glorious. Here’s what happens when your […]
As I stood in front of the staff yesterday I want…
As I stood in front of the staff yesterday I wanted to explain the range of teaching capabilities across all age groups. […]
With 50,000,000 living in greater Delhi, it is pol…
With 50,000,000 living in greater Delhi, it is polluted in almost every way, but it’s also the purest city on earth!! The […]
Practice what you preach. If you want your childre…
Practice what you preach. If you want your children to show gratitude and spread positivity then show it yourself. The smallest gesture […]
Several months ago I received a message from aski…
Several months ago I received a message from asking if I could train her huge staff on improving the delivery of the […]
Finally I’m in Delhi and I’m eating a curry! If …
Finally I’m in Delhi and I’m eating a curry! If you’re in India, “Hi” Yummy!!!
Today I’d like to give something back to my Linked…
Today I’d like to give something back to my LinkedIn family! A few years ago I met Anthony Albanese who came to […]
Today is ‘world peace day!’ In our classrooms we …
Today is ‘world peace day!’ In our classrooms we have a white rise called “The Peace Rose” When two children have conflict […]
I’ve just begun to write my 6th book on ways paren…
I’ve just begun to write my 6th book on ways parents can encourage independence in their children. The book is called “How […]
How do we say no to our children without being neg…
How do we say no to our children without being negative? …the adult's role is to "Teach the children limits with love […]
Is there a child in your class finding it hard to …
Is there a child in your class finding it hard to construct letters or numbers using a pencil? This simple device made […]
I’m happy to announce that I’ve finally finished w…
I’m happy to announce that I’ve finally finished writing my 5th children’s book! “Can I Stay Here?’ Illustrated by the amazing , […]
The role of a parent is to understand the complexi…
The role of a parent is to understand the complexities of this world and allow our children to understand them, experience them […]
“Teach with passion no matter what the subject mat…
“Teach with passion no matter what the subject matter! Even fractions can be exciting if you teach them from your heart!”
‘Give a man a fish and he’ll feed himself for a da…
‘Give a man a fish and he’ll feed himself for a day, but give him the means to catch his own fish […]
School is not the army! We should not have our chi…
School is not the army! We should not have our children in a straight line. Who wants to stand in a straight […]
Being a parent is not easy. Your children are grow…
Being a parent is not easy. Your children are growing, the community has expectations of you, there’s the pressures of school, after […]
The role of a parent is one which involves trial a…
The role of a parent is one which involves trial and error. There’s no training, no guidebook or parenting for dummies. You […]
Calling all teachers and parents. The big question…
Calling all teachers and parents. The big question of today is….. “Are our children happy?” Happy children learn! No matter how dynamic […]
So many of us out there like each other’s posts, w…
So many of us out there like each other’s posts, we call each other and spur each other on with words of […]
As a teacher I have many ideas of how my classroom…
As a teacher I have many ideas of how my classroom should look, how it should run and what I want to […]
Are you finding behavioural issues in your class t…
Are you finding behavioural issues in your class troublesome? Issues such as children not listening, not sitting still, not working hard enough, […]
I joined LinkedIn a year ago and right from the st…
I joined LinkedIn a year ago and right from the start vowed to start collecting books and send them to Nepal. Well […]
I love creating lists, lessons plans and targets. …
I love creating lists, lessons plans and targets. I have created a list of every Age appropriate lessons for children age 0-6 […]
26,000 words written and finally the book is compl…
26,000 words written and finally the book is complete! ‘21st Century Education – How to Raise Amazing Children! ‘ Will be released […]
As the school principal I receive lots of letters …
As the school principal I receive lots of letters from children but this one really melted my heart. We have been talking […]
Happy teacher’s day India!!! I spent the afternoon…
Happy teacher’s day India!!! I spent the afternoon giving a workshop to a school 300km outside Delhi via Skype. Was wonderful to […]
I call it the 20% teaching rule. Teaching is not…
I call it the 20% teaching rule. Teaching is not about giving everything away to the students. We know that you have […]
The moment she paints her first picture ever, and …
The moment she paints her first picture ever, and it’s of you and her! ❤️
During this years Christmas holidays I will fly to…
During this years Christmas holidays I will fly to southern Nepal to construct a school for a village who has yet to […]
Here in australia it’s father’s day. I asked the c…
Here in australia it’s father’s day. I asked the children to make something to say thank you to their fathers for their […]
“The fox who chases two rabbits will catch none.”…
“The fox who chases two rabbits will catch none.” If you have a dream, a goal, a mission. You’ve only got one […]
There is no profession in the world that people fe…
There is no profession in the world that people feel more comfortable demeaning, disrespecting and insulting than teaching. Few of us would […]
When children hear the word comprehension they imm…
When children hear the word comprehension they immediately think of a long boring worksheet, testing them on their understanding of a piece […]
I spent my evening looking for quotes from famous …
I spent my evening looking for quotes from famous historians. It was a night of words, literature and history. But with the […]
Today we made the national newspapers. My students…
Today we made the national newspapers. My students have been creating their own flash cards for Nepal to educate the children in […]
Yesterday I spoke in melbourne to group of year 10…
Yesterday I spoke in melbourne to group of year 10 students about the power of 1. The power of you and the […]
Got a taxi home today and the driver told me about…
Got a taxi home today and the driver told me about this book he’d bought his daughter about the power of friendship. […]
Happy birthday too me!!! This is who has been m…
Happy birthday too me!!! This is who has been my friend for about a year. Today on my birthday she gave me […]
In order to maximise the learning potential of you…
In order to maximise the learning potential of your students you must first make sure that you are offering them an environment […]
I was lucky enough to spend the morning with disc…
I was lucky enough to spend the morning with discussing all things about books. Gary read his new book “wake up sleepyhead” […]
Over the past few months we have been searching fo…
Over the past few months we have been searching for a project in the Himalayas that will help to change the face […]
The biggest failure we make as adults is the misun…
The biggest failure we make as adults is the misunderstanding that our children are not capable to think, act, and look after […]
Wonderful to invite up to our wonderful school to…
Wonderful to invite up to our wonderful school today. 3 months ago I asked our children to write letters to persuade people […]
Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader. They…
Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader. They set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role. It’s […]
Perspective is everything to our students. If we c…
Perspective is everything to our students. If we cannot allow them to understand the perspective of a situation, as their mentor, their […]
Is your school underperforming? Are your students …
Is your school underperforming? Are your students finding it hard to make progress? Are you a teacher who’s losing their inspiration? With […]
We want education to be the platform for change. W…
We want education to be the platform for change. We want the classroom to represent a small society where things are going […]
Telling a story to a group of children is one of t…
Telling a story to a group of children is one of the greatest abilities of s teacher. Teaching any subject is about […]
The classroom is personal, it’s a place the teache…
The classroom is personal, it’s a place the teacher designs for themselves and their students to be able to work together to […]
As graduated from to enter the world of teaching…
As graduated from to enter the world of teaching, I gave her three of the most powerful messages to take into the […]
No wonder our children are finding it hard to find…
No wonder our children are finding it hard to find their moral compass when the leader of the largest superpower on earth […]
Parents, teachers and politicians. Especially poli…
Parents, teachers and politicians. Especially politicians. It’s about time that as role models for children and the future leaders of the world […]
“Children just need someone to believe in them, it…
“Children just need someone to believe in them, it could be you!” ❤️
Today’s STEM activity was a huge success, the chil…
Today’s STEM activity was a huge success, the children got into groups of three, bought their marshmallows, spaghetti and elastic bands from […]
Homework? In the 21st century? Surely it’s time we…
Homework? In the 21st century? Surely it’s time we realised that it’s a thing of the past. The days of bringing home […]
Tonight at home I’m preparing for tomorrow’s class…
Tonight at home I’m preparing for tomorrow’s class. And I’m going to share this great lesson with you that covers almost all […]
Asking a child to write a story from scratch can b…
Asking a child to write a story from scratch can be a little daunting. I mean, could you write an entire story […]
This morning and for the tenth year in a row we put on our granny dresses and we ran for the children of Nepal.
This morning and for the tenth year in a row we put on our granny dresses and we ran for the children […]
It’s always good to get a mention!!! In today’s ci…
It’s always good to get a mention!!! In today’s city 2 Surf!! ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gAnAQiv
A small note: Academics are important, but it is …
A small note: Academics are important, but it is important that we focus on more than this when we assess the development […]
A teachers desk. A place where conversations tha…
A teachers desk. A place where conversations that will change a child’s life happen. A place where careful preparation for tomorrow’s classes […]
The promise of every teacher: We work with what w…
The promise of every teacher: We work with what we have in front of us to make the education of those in […]
In the 15th century, to be a teacher was a role th…
In the 15th century, to be a teacher was a role that the community and greater society held in the highest of […]
Is technology really that bad? Today we explored …
Is technology really that bad? Today we explored the aspects of creating our own animation linked to his understanding of mathematical concepts, […]
She is doing it again!!! The amazing, the wonderfu…
She is doing it again!!! The amazing, the wonderful, the fantastic has collected and packed yet another box or resources and they […]
Yesterday this wonderful human being gathered som…
Yesterday this wonderful human being gathered some teaching materials, packaged them up and off they go to Nepal ready for our new […]
Children may not listen to us all the time but the…
Children may not listen to us all the time but the fundamental fact is that they do imitate us. If you want […]
Success is only the tip of the iceberg. When you s…
Success is only the tip of the iceberg. When you see the athlete winning gold, when the businessman makes a million, when […]
Sometimes you’ve gotta take a few punches if you w…
Sometimes you’ve gotta take a few punches if you want to make headway in the world. Resilience comes when you don’t listen […]
Currently there’s a huge uproar around the globe s…
Currently there’s a huge uproar around the globe surrounding screen time and children. How much time is too much time? Rather than […]
I explained to my class of 8 year olds that I woul…
I explained to my class of 8 year olds that I would be going back to Nepal shortly to build another school. […]
Teaching is not a job, it is not a task, nor is it…
Teaching is not a job, it is not a task, nor is it something that is tedious or troubling. It is, and […]
After gathering a following here on LinkedIn I’ve …
After gathering a following here on LinkedIn I’ve decided to take the influence to the next step. A step that will allow […]
Today I stand proud with my muslims brothers from …
Today I stand proud with my muslims brothers from the UMA (United Muslim’s Australia) as they promote the word of equality. Religions […]
This is . Since I joined LinkedIn several months a…
This is . Since I joined LinkedIn several months ago she and I have been in communication several times. She has systematically […]
“Education is the key that will unlock the door to…
“Education is the key that will unlock the door to the future, ultimately saving humanity.” Right now as we speak there are […]
I spend my days and nights thinking of new and inn…
I spend my days and nights thinking of new and innovative teaching techniques and strategies to make learning fun and engaging. So […]
In my life I’ve met a lot of people, most I have f…
In my life I’ve met a lot of people, most I have forgotten, some are good friends but some creep into that […]
“If a flower doesn’t not bloom in the environment …
“If a flower doesn’t not bloom in the environment in which it’s planted, you change the environment, not the flower” Similarly, if […]
Critical thinking is about taking education into …
Critical thinking is about taking education into the real world. Allowing our students to try and tackle today’s problems and those issues […]
To be the principal of a school Is not only about …
To be the principal of a school Is not only about leading your staff to a place where education is optimised. It’s […]
Hello everyone. Since asking schools if they would like some free teacher training..
Hello everyone. Since asking schools if they would like some free teacher training, I have received hundreds of messages asking for help. […]
Isn’t it difficult being a teacher and self reflec…
Isn’t it difficult being a teacher and self reflecting on your own practise. “Am I a good teacher? “ Is a question […]
Last night I received a message from a friend in N…
Last night I received a message from a friend in Nepal. He visited a local village in Newelperassi in the Indian border […]
There are many schools around the world who have a…
There are many schools around the world who have amazing furniture, their teachers look great wearing blazers and ties, there’s a painting […]
Spent my evening with these young inspirational te…
Spent my evening with these young inspirational teachers. Tonight we had a 2 hour workshop on educational planning for primary school classrooms. […]
Are you trying to teach 3 dimensional shapes to yo…
Are you trying to teach 3 dimensional shapes to your class but don’t have the resources to hand? No problem. A bag […]
A few weeks ago I gave away a teaching resource ab…
A few weeks ago I gave away a teaching resource about phonemes and letter blends. It was a simple photocopied booklet that […]
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world” …
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world” Today we hiked 21km of coastline to raise money for Oxfam. […]
Sometimes life can throw obstacles in our way that…
Sometimes life can throw obstacles in our way that can make us think that things aren’t possible. In the face of adversity […]
It’s the small things that matter in a classroom. …
It’s the small things that matter in a classroom. The routine, the rules, the equality. From the outside it may seem a […]
We sat under the tree. And we talked about friends…
We sat under the tree. And we talked about friendship. The ladies watched on as we talked and talked and talked. I […]
It really means a lot to know that my messages abo…
It really means a lot to know that my messages about education reforms, strategies to improve classroom management and educational delivery mean […]
Technology has literally transformed the way in wh…
Technology has literally transformed the way in which education can be distributed globally. Today I spent my afternoon training these teachers in […]
Each day the children are dropped off at the class…
Each day the children are dropped off at the classroom door where they say goodbye to their parents, and they’re all yours. […]
It’s one of those moments when you read a story th…
It’s one of those moments when you read a story that you’ve just had published about a penguin that gets excluded for […]
Today in class we learned about the functions of t…
Today in class we learned about the functions of the leaf. It was an enlightening session involving discussions around photosynthesis, atoms, plants, […]
Somewhere high in the mountains a young girl is le…
Somewhere high in the mountains a young girl is learning to count independently using materials that were designed by an old lady […]
I love working with people who strive to make the …
I love working with people who strive to make the world a better place, they strive to improve the future for our […]
Reputation is everything, integrity is everything …
Reputation is everything, integrity is everything else, trust is earned, passion is from your heart, love is inherited from your family and […]
Teachers all over the world! This is the greatest …
Teachers all over the world! This is the greatest idea you’ll ever hear. It’s uses 1 simple map of the world, research […]
If we want our children to move forward in a world…
If we want our children to move forward in a world where technology is advancing so quickly that even our developers can’t […]
Teachers! I want you to write the word “Perception…
Teachers! I want you to write the word “Perception” on the white board. To teach resilience our students, they need to know […]
It was a long emotional day. An eight year old gir…
It was a long emotional day. An eight year old girl in my class has a seizure during group time. She is […]
Giving children a variety of strategies to tackle mathematical problems.
Giving children a variety of strategies to tackle mathematical problems is the best tactic any teacher can take on. The best way […]
So proud to be named in LinkedIn’s top 1% of educa…
So proud to be named in LinkedIn’s top 1% of educational influencers! With 20 years in the field of education and currently […]
Children as young as one can be involved in the re…
Children as young as one can be involved in the reading of a book. Access to books is essential for all children. […]
Are you a busy person? Here are my top ten tips …
Are you a busy person? Here are my top ten tips to keep yourself feeling great all week! 1. Schedule some time […]
Here’s why I write so much on LinkedIn. I’ve spen…
Here’s why I write so much on LinkedIn. I’ve spent a lot of time in countries where I feel the education system […]
Do not sacrifice your health for anything. For wit…
Do not sacrifice your health for anything. For without good health everything else is pointless. ❤️ Who’s coming with me to Nepal […]
Dear parents, Stephanie is …
Dear parents, Stephanie is doing really well in class. The hives have cleared up and she’s now starting to enjoy coming to […]
I stay away from exams. I don’t promote the gradin…
I stay away from exams. I don’t promote the grading system in any way. I don’t rank my students. Each is on […]
Just when you thought no one was watching you. The…
Just when you thought no one was watching you. There’s those who sit quietly and observe. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/g3W6ibQ
I feel proud to make Nepalese national news today!…
I feel proud to make Nepalese national news today! https://lnkd.in/gkWmTJR
It’s the small things you notice after the photo t…
It’s the small things you notice after the photo that melt your heart. We built a school for he children in her […]
There’s a big difference between those who talk a …
There’s a big difference between those who talk a lot and those who do a lot. We can listen to those who […]
In my classroom I teach the curriculum. If the cur…
In my classroom I teach the curriculum. If the curriculum tells me that my children need to know about Antarctica, well I […]
No matter how technology evolves to make reading m…
No matter how technology evolves to make reading more accessible there’ll never be anything better than the feeling of a real book. […]
In my career I’ve worked all over the world with c…
In my career I’ve worked all over the world with children from a diverse range of backgrounds. It wasn’t until I had […]
The last time we built a school in the mountains w…
The last time we built a school in the mountains we named each of the classrooms after the biggest donors. We made […]
For years we have been told that “Children should …
For years we have been told that “Children should be seen and not heard!” That a quiet class is a hardworking one! […]
Should you encourage pet ownership? Pets are imp…
Should you encourage pet ownership? Pets are important in children's lives as they provide enjoyment and help children develop responsibilities transferable to […]
Circle time is a time when you gather as a class t…
Circle time is a time when you gather as a class to discuss the days events and open up about any issues […]
A mother approached my s few years ago and asked i…
A mother approached my s few years ago and asked if it was ok for her son to wear a dress to […]
I’m thinking about putting together a 2 week onlin…
I’m thinking about putting together a 2 week online teacher training program. 7 modules over 14 days, including short videos, specified readings […]
My aim is to improve the quality of teaching aroun…
My aim is to improve the quality of teaching around the world, create less stress for teachers and have students that are […]
Behind me is a wardrobe filled with teaching mater…
Behind me is a wardrobe filled with teaching materials, clothes, books and resources all ready to go to Nepal. Thank you so […]
Behind me is a wardrobe filled with teaching mater…
Behind me is a wardrobe filled with teaching materials, clothes, books and resources all ready to go to Nepal. Thank you so […]
Hello!! Sorry about my face! ❤️ I’m going to be …
Hello!! Sorry about my face! ❤️ I’m going to be sending out my newsletter tomorrow morning. This week it’s all about how […]
When I sit in front of my class and tell them abou…
When I sit in front of my class and tell them about life, love, laughter and tears. I tell them the truth, […]
We often take nature for granted! There’s a tree, …
We often take nature for granted! There’s a tree, and a flower and I just ate a banana!! But how do they […]
The classroom is a place where we bridge the gap b…
The classroom is a place where we bridge the gap between the child and the pathway to knowledge and experience. We focus […]
As I walked through the mountains I came across th…
As I walked through the mountains I came across this young man sitting in an abandoned combined harvester eating a packet of […]
These are the children of Kavre. A village high in…
These are the children of Kavre. A village high in the Himalayan mountains. Their school fell off a mountain in the 2015 […]
Today I visited my local chemist to buy some vitam…
Today I visited my local chemist to buy some vitamins, but on arriving at the counter I realised I’d forgotten my wallet. […]
I’ve just found out that I’ve been nominated for A…
I’ve just found out that I’ve been nominated for Australian of the Year 2018! OMG ❤️ I’m feeling so proud right now!!! […]
A moment I’ll never forget. Somewhere high in the …
A moment I’ll never forget. Somewhere high in the mountains of Nepal, some little children are being taught in a school that […]
Are you having trouble with conflict in your class…
Are you having trouble with conflict in your classroom? Home? Preschool? Are there two children that just don’t get along? Well read […]
Those amazing moments in life when you get to open yet another Montessori training centre in the heart of Nepal.
Those amazing moments in life when you get to open yet another Montessori training centre in the heart of Nepal. Slowly but […]
Spent the evening with the amazing team at PIEX to…
Spent the evening with the amazing team at PIEX tonight. and her team reached out for assistance in developing teaching programs to […]
The power of a great teacher is knowing when “not …
The power of a great teacher is knowing when “not to teach!” I know it sounds crazy but there are clearly times […]
Life can get busy. Emails, texting, teaching, Link…
Life can get busy. Emails, texting, teaching, LinkedIn, Facebook, writing, reading, marking books, preparing lessons, writing reports! You know how it is. […]
Good morning. Here is the single most important …
Good morning. Here is the single most important tip for Amy teacher who is finding it hard to control or manage their […]
If you’re finding it hard to inspire your class to…
If you’re finding it hard to inspire your class to write a good story. Well there’s many things that could be the […]
Last week I sent my books off around the world. Pi…
Last week I sent my books off around the world. Pictures are coming in of children reading them, enjoying them and learning […]
Teachers are quitting the profession left right an…
Teachers are quitting the profession left right and centre because of the amount of paperwork required by schools and governments, but is […]
The secret to teaching is not to lecture your stud…
The secret to teaching is not to lecture your students through the entire journey of the lesson. The secret is to entice […]
Yesterday I spent the day packing and sending book…
Yesterday I spent the day packing and sending books off to schools all over the world. While I was doing it I […]
Hello dear friends. I’ve decided to release a we…
Hello dear friends. I’ve decided to release a weekly newsletter to assist you in improving the learning experience for your students. If […]
Huge respect to who has been collecting resources…
Huge respect to who has been collecting resources to be delivered to Nepal for the new school. will be ready to receive […]
In the average classroom we see teachers wanting t…
In the average classroom we see teachers wanting to make sure they have full control over their students. But letting go of […]
As the 3 month training came to an end we took a p…
As the 3 month training came to an end we took a photo together to celebrate the fact that 30 inspired, skilled […]
“So if a ten bar fits on the one piece, I think th…
“So if a ten bar fits on the one piece, I think that the Pink Tower – oh! It’s not the ten […]
As the sun set at school, the parents gathered for…
As the sun set at school, the parents gathered for our annual music and poetry night. I stood in front of over […]
To teach our children the power of resilience is t…
To teach our children the power of resilience is the hardest thing in the world. I’ve been a teacher 20 years, I’ve […]
It’s those moments of despair that make us stronge…
It’s those moments of despair that make us stronger, those moments that nobody sees, it’s not documented with smiling faces and celebration. […]
Amazing mathematics/wellness lesson to give your c…
Amazing mathematics/wellness lesson to give your class tomorrow. Assign a number to each letter of the alphabet starting with A=1% B=2% etc […]
One day you’re life will flash before your eyes. M…
One day you’re life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching!!! Have a great day!!! ❤️
It was a rainy monsoon morning on the Indian borde…
It was a rainy monsoon morning on the Indian border. I sat with 12 children between the ages of 2 and 4. […]
Right now my book is on sale with 23% off and FREE…
Right now my book is on sale with 23% off and FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING. The 43 page picture book teachers children the […]
Montessori’s tactile learning environments allow t…
Montessori’s tactile learning environments allow teachers to understand how a child’s understanding of a concept has developed and where to go next. […]
If you can establish a culture of peer to peer tea…
If you can establish a culture of peer to peer teaching in your classroom then the benefits are amazing. Take a look […]
See that man in the background? It’s Graeme Myburg…
See that man in the background? It’s Graeme Myburgh. Last night we chatted about my next school project in Nepal whist we […]
We are lucky to live in a society that has everyth…
We are lucky to live in a society that has everything. Clean air, water, fresh food and a democracy that looks after […]
There’s often a comment thrown around in the teach…
There’s often a comment thrown around in the teaching world that goes like this “Why do teachers get so many holidays?’ Firstly, […]
As a child, I was isolated because I went to a rich school but I wasn’t rich at all.
As a child, I was isolated because I went to a rich school but I wasn’t rich at all. I knew how […]
When I’m conducting teacher training I inform teac…
When I’m conducting teacher training I inform teachers that these 20 interventions will improve their classroom dramatically. 1. Model the behaviour you […]
So last night I sat down and I wrote. I wrote like…
So last night I sat down and I wrote. I wrote like there was no tomorrow. After 20 years in the teaching […]
A huge shout out to who just made a huge donation…
A huge shout out to who just made a huge donation towards my next Nepalese school! Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://lnkd.in/gyAcccg
Amazing moments. A huge call out to who has just …
Amazing moments. A huge call out to who has just thrown an enormous donation into the fund. We are now only $4,000 […]
Tonight I was really proud to meet with who is th…
Tonight I was really proud to meet with who is the creator of an amazing coding company for kids. She’s creating education […]
Such a pleasure to stand in front of some of the m…
Such a pleasure to stand in front of some of the most innovative educators in the country at to discuss how the […]
We all know how it feels when you go shopping and …
We all know how it feels when you go shopping and you see the children from school. Oh the small talk, the […]
Life is precious. Hold it with both hands, love li…
Life is precious. Hold it with both hands, love like you'll never love again, run in the rain, live your dreams while […]
Are you considering removing exams from your curri…
Are you considering removing exams from your curriculum planner? Here’s how you can still assess your students without the need for exams. […]
Here's ten simple ways to improve your relatio…
Here's ten simple ways to improve your relationship woth your child at home. 1. Never carry a child's school bag, it's their […]
One of the biggest questions you’ll face as a teac…
One of the biggest questions you’ll face as a teacher is “Why are we bothering to learn this? Especially when it comes […]
High in the Himalayas I met a lady who was surroun…
High in the Himalayas I met a lady who was surrounded by 16 goats. She held a scythe in her hand and […]
Curriculums are designed to allow governments to s…
Curriculums are designed to allow governments to see the content of what you are teaching and the assessment linked to those lessons. […]
How would you like a list of 101 things you can do…
How would you like a list of 101 things you can do at home to improve your child’s chances of success at […]
What do children constitute as ‘work’? Teachers …
What do children constitute as ‘work’? Teachers often ask the questions; have you finished your work? Where’s your work? Don’t forget to […]
This week I was talking to some students about the…
This week I was talking to some students about their future ambitions in life. I asked several of the children what they’d […]
There are two kinds of people in this world. Thos…
There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who look at the moon and think; “Wow, I can’t believe that […]
As the teacher you are merely the facilitator of t…
As the teacher you are merely the facilitator of the child to bridge the gap between them and the knowledge. You are […]
What Montessori was able to do was to make learnin…
What Montessori was able to do was to make learning a tactile experience where you can feel and touch each part of […]
Whenever I meet children I always have a good chat…
Whenever I meet children I always have a good chat to them to find out who they are and what they’re interested […]
Montessori’s sentence analysis materials are the g…
Montessori’s sentence analysis materials are the greatest invention of the 20th century. Simply make the symbols from card. Lay them out on […]
Are you ready to improve your teaching style? Do y…
Are you ready to improve your teaching style? Do you want to free up more time in the curriculum for other subjects? […]
It’s about time somebody went to the top of the ta…
It’s about time somebody went to the top of the tallest mountain or onto national television and told the world about how […]
There’s a big secret to teaching that once you dis…
There’s a big secret to teaching that once you discover it you’ll never look back. Education, life, the world and nature is […]
The secret to unlocking the potential of the child…
The secret to unlocking the potential of the child is to provide them with a key. A key to unlock the door. […]
To establish the perfect classroom you MUST offer …
To establish the perfect classroom you MUST offer an environment where children can work the 3 different ways. Here are those three!! […]
There's a famous legend about the origin of ch…
There's a famous legend about the origin of chess that goes like this and if you’re finding it hard to inspire your […]
Montessori was s firm believer of taking the class…
Montessori was s firm believer of taking the classroom and education beyond the four walls. At we have built a classroom outside. […]
Are you struggling to manage the children in your …
Are you struggling to manage the children in your class or the children in your care? As a teacher with 20 years […]
There are so many things we can do as parents to h…
There are so many things we can do as parents to help our children transition into school. With busy schedules and time […]
Nepal is one of the most polluted countries on ear…
Nepal is one of the most polluted countries on earth. It’s not from pollution, it’s not from industry. It’s from ‘dust’. Still […]
Today’s national newspaper features some of the st…
Today’s national newspaper features some of the students of my school and my teachers, who this weekend woke up early, dressed as […]
Do you want to inspire your whole school to write …
Do you want to inspire your whole school to write for a purpose after 1 conversation with one student? Follow these instructions. […]
This woman is amazing. Bipula Singh Thakuri from N…
This woman is amazing. Bipula Singh Thakuri from Nepal has been secretly collecting money in an envelope to go towards our next […]
If you’re struggling to manage your class? I’ve written an article on the power of positivity in your classroom.
If you’re struggling to manage your class? I’ve written an article on the power of positivity in your classroom. Feel free to […]
As a teacher myself I thought I’d write a list of …
As a teacher myself I thought I’d write a list of all the attributes I believe make a GREAT teacher. It’s easy […]
As teachers, you are not the font of all knowledge…
As teachers, you are not the font of all knowledge. You’re not the book with all the answers. You’re an inspiration, a […]
As I stood there in front of the class having been…
As I stood there in front of the class having been briefed by their teacher, that this school had 1000 children. Not […]
People say there’s no power in social media. Well …
People say there’s no power in social media. Well just proved otherwise. I write on here everyday and just to know that […]
My grandfather always told me that if you want to …
My grandfather always told me that if you want to learn the fundamental lessons of life you should surround yourself with the […]
My grandfather always told me that if you want to …
My grandfather always told me that if you want to learn the fundamental lessons of life you should surround yourself with the […]
You’ll never understand true happiness, until you …
You’ll never understand true happiness, until you help somebody who can never repay you. Here’s what I learned in 2018. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gC6zGTK
As we walked into the sunset together, the childre…
As we walked into the sunset together, the children were so excited to show me the place they go for entertainment. We […]
If you’re a mainstream teacher wondering how on ea…
If you’re a mainstream teacher wondering how on earth you can incorporate the Montessori method into your classroom. Worry no more. I’ve […]
Here’s a short information video I’ve made to inform any potential children’s authors who are considering self publishing…
Here’s a short information video I’ve made to inform any potential children’s authors who are considering self publishing. Here’s my list of […]
Calling all teachers. Print out this picture and p…
Calling all teachers. Print out this picture and put it on your classroom wall. It’s a great tool for reading and pronunciation. […]
After visiting to discuss the power of self belie…
After visiting to discuss the power of self belief to the children and read a few books, I realised that the true […]
So you’re giving a lesson on the human heart and y…
So you’re giving a lesson on the human heart and you want your class to be inspired. Let them represent their work […]
If we wrap our children in cotton wool and protect…
If we wrap our children in cotton wool and protect them from everything that scares us, then our children will never learn […]
SO THIS REALLY AMAZING THING HAPPENED!!!! I was p…
SO THIS REALLY AMAZING THING HAPPENED!!!! I was paying football the other day and this old fella comes over he was about […]
Today I was ashamed to see that somebody, an edito…
Today I was ashamed to see that somebody, an editorial bigot with a moral compass pointing somewhere between right nationalism and Donald […]
Today I will take nothing for granted. The clean a…
Today I will take nothing for granted. The clean air I breathe, the fresh water that comes from my tap, the sandwich […]
This week as I drove home from School, the sun set…
This week as I drove home from School, the sun set over the ocean and the sky turned a wonderful shade of […]
There’s no better feeling than reading your own bo…
There’s no better feeling than reading your own book to your own class. And then reminding them that if they’d like to […]
Teach your children to assess, breath deep, and wa…
Teach your children to assess, breath deep, and walk away and let it all just float over them. Resilience is the hardest […]
Montessori designed materials that self regulate the learning potential
Montessori designed materials that self regulate the learning potential. Her materials need no tick or cross. They require no teacher to say […]
It’s finally here. Emotional intelligence activity…
It’s finally here. Emotional intelligence activity booklet for 5-7 year olds. Tackling subjects such as self worth, friendship, am I unique? And […]
Don’t just teach children to read! Teach them to…
Don’t just teach children to read! Teach them to question what they read and respond accordingly. For example “now children today’s lesson […]
It’s Sunday here in Australia. This week I would l…
It’s Sunday here in Australia. This week I would like to give away something to assist teachers all over the world. Which […]
So here’s a new initiative I will be putting in pl…
So here’s a new initiative I will be putting in place and I’d like other schools to try this and let me […]
The beauty of the Montessori classroom is that chi…
The beauty of the Montessori classroom is that children can take your lesson in any direction they choose. A direction that allows […]
Having worked in the Islamic community for many ye…
Having worked in the Islamic community for many years I understand how the media can make a community and the individuals within […]
Did you know that in montessori classrooms we don’…
Did you know that in montessori classrooms we don’t have specific age groups in one class? We pool our students and for […]
As s principal you have to students, parents, teac…
As s principal you have to students, parents, teachers and it’s an amazing feeling knowing that you can help these different sections […]
This is me and my mum. She’s adorable and the reas…
This is me and my mum. She’s adorable and the reason I’ve worked so hard in my life. I always speak to […]
The Montessori classroom is is a place where indep…
The Montessori classroom is is a place where independence sparks so many learning pathways that the child is educated as a whole […]
Are you finding emotional challenges in your class…
Are you finding emotional challenges in your classroom or at home? How would you like a free colouring book where each page […]
If you’re struggling to get the concept of times t…
If you’re struggling to get the concept of times tables into your class, which is a fundamental skill be abstract maths. This […]
If you can make a child laugh as they’re trying to…
If you can make a child laugh as they’re trying to do that complex calculation. if you can make them smile whilst […]
It’s raining outside but that won’t stop and myse…
It’s raining outside but that won’t stop and myself writing our first editorial for the on standardised testing. Look out world the […]
Teachers of the world. Tomorrow I want you to pose…
Teachers of the world. Tomorrow I want you to pose this question on the board before the students come in. “What does […]
In preparation for teaching my ckass about the cat…
In preparation for teaching my ckass about the cat family on Monday I’ve had to run around town collecting kittens. Education is […]
When you believe in something, don’t stop until yo…
When you believe in something, don’t stop until you reach your goal. I’ve lost friends, people have unfollowed me, purposefully not turned […]
The beauty of Montessori’s materials and pedagogy …
The beauty of Montessori’s materials and pedagogy is that they were originally designed to educate the poor children of Italy and when […]
Amazing few days with 24 other Montessori principa…
Amazing few days with 24 other Montessori principals from all around Australia! Deep thinking, lovely conversation and discussion around why we do […]
Thanks to all of my followers on LinkedIn. You’ve …
Thanks to all of my followers on LinkedIn. You’ve reached deep into your hearts and pockets and teaching resources have started to […]
Are you interested in seeing what happens at ? Her…
Are you interested in seeing what happens at ? Here’s our newsletter for the past two weeks. Enjoy ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gzscMNf
The most fundamental lesson we can teach our child…
The most fundamental lesson we can teach our children at school and at home is that our actions. All of them. Have […]
What are the qualities that a ‘good’ teacher holds…
What are the qualities that a ‘good’ teacher holds? As a teacher for over 20 years here are my top 10. 1. […]
Behind me is , the place where I work. The place w…
Behind me is , the place where I work. The place where dreams are made, children become leaders, teachers inspire, people fall […]
Being a good teacher involves having a well balanc…
Being a good teacher involves having a well balanced and well rounded education ourselves. That moment when you’re on the Indian Nepalese […]
How to make the educational journey in your school
How to make the educational journey in your school personalised and individualised to increase the potential of your staff and students!!! Enjoy […]
Parent teacher interviews!! They’re here! . Here a…
Parent teacher interviews!! They’re here! . Here are seven strategies to help yours run smoothly. 1. Start the interview with the question […]
We have spent the last month rebranding our school…
We have spent the last month rebranding our school. Here’s the story behind our new logo. What do you think? Maria Montessori […]
Who wants a free ten week program to address emoti…
Who wants a free ten week program to address emotional intelligence fir 8-10 years olds? It’s really comprehensive and tackles issues like […]
Today an eight year old girl prepares her researc…
Today an eight year old girl prepares her research project. Her diary, her three part cards, globe and workbook and off she […]
Ok so you’re thinking about how much technology to…
Ok so you’re thinking about how much technology to have in the classroom? Yes it’s a difficult conversation to have but once […]
Over the last two years I have worked hard to esta…
Over the last two years I have worked hard to establish an educational change in Nepal. With a strong emphasis on Montessori. […]
The greatest lesson we can teach our children of t…
The greatest lesson we can teach our children of the future is that every action has consequences.,yes throwing littler into the river […]
When I sat on top of a mountain and held a paintin…
When I sat on top of a mountain and held a painting workshop for the children of Kavre. Nepal. I had no […]
To be a part of the development of a young teacher…
To be a part of the development of a young teacher is my honour and I feel so excited to see what […]
We often talk about ‘The Prepared Environment!” Bu…
We often talk about ‘The Prepared Environment!” But what does it mean? Well during the school holidays, teachers have been in the […]
What’s your teaching philosophy? Here’s mine! Wh…
What’s your teaching philosophy? Here’s mine! When I self evaluate my teaching programs I look to see if my students will learn; […]
If you want your class to be inspired by you. Then…
If you want your class to be inspired by you. Then you’ve gotta live your life. Holidays are there for a reason. […]
So after 1 year in the making it’s finally here. T…
So after 1 year in the making it’s finally here. The book I was commissioned to write on for is finally here […]
When you believe in yourself no matter what anyone…
When you believe in yourself no matter what anyone whose says, thinks or does. No matter how many friends unfollow you because […]
Maria Montessori was a true genius. Today as we s…
Maria Montessori was a true genius. Today as we studied multiples and factors one of our students said “So that’s why they’re […]
Just look at the quality of the air in Nepal. Thre…
Just look at the quality of the air in Nepal. Three years on from the disaster, I asked my friend something and […]
Finally my new book is available on book Depositor…
Finally my new book is available on book Depository with FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING! ❤️ It’s about a cow that quits the field […]
As a nervous flyer I find it hard to jump on these…
As a nervous flyer I find it hard to jump on these tiny old planes in a country with the worst safety […]
Today we are using the bead bars to learn about m…
Today we are using the bead bars to learn about multiples, and squared numbers. (In the absence of the bead chains) The […]
So proud to be interviewed by this week. Check ou…
So proud to be interviewed by this week. Check out the podcast on the power of a good story. Thanks so much […]
30 women and myself squeezed into a hot dusty room…
30 women and myself squeezed into a hot dusty room in Kathmandu. Everyday they attend class to graduate as a teacher. And […]
Huge respect for who was inspired by last week a…
Huge respect for who was inspired by last week and has just posted 13.5kg of teaching materials to Nepal which will be […]
Soon after the materials were delivered to the sch…
Soon after the materials were delivered to the schools we saw the children using them to learn the shape names, but most […]
Who wants a free English program thats ready to go…
Who wants a free English program thats ready to go? It incorporates all aspects of the English curriculum. Writing, reading, speaking and […]
It’s the stories of our own lives that make our te…
It’s the stories of our own lives that make our teaching so rich. When teachers take time out to actually experience life […]
Teaching can be stressful.
Teaching can be stressful. This short video explains how important it is to get away from it all and take a walk […]
Today in class we are learning about the delivery …
Today in class we are learning about the delivery of a lesson. How to give ownership of the lesson to the students. […]
When Montessori designed her method over 100 years…
When Montessori designed her method over 100 years ago she had no idea what a marvel she had created. Today we demonstrate […]
Today’s news in Nepal is a fantastic read. ❤️htt…
Today’s news in Nepal is a fantastic read. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gtaxqEu
I want t to take this opportunity to explain somet…
I want t to take this opportunity to explain something to you. I post lots of updates on this platform because I […]
Anila explains some of the difficulties in setting up a school in the Himalayas.
Anila explains some of the difficulties in setting up a school in the Himalayas. A year ago she was my student, learning […]
Today we delivered a magnetic white board and letters to a classroom.
Today we delivered a magnetic white board and letters to a classroom. To see the impact of the simplest materials being introduced […]
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to give a community a school?
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to give a community a school? It better than you can ever imagine. This […]
This is Anila. One of the greatest women I’ve ever…
This is Anila. One of the greatest women I’ve ever met. She attended my training a year ago to become a teacher. […]
With the minimum of effort we can make the biggest…
With the minimum of effort we can make the biggest of impacts. Children are children. They are the purest form of humanity […]
Huge shout to who saw my post yesterday for items…
Huge shout to who saw my post yesterday for items to help the schools of Nepal and within 6 hours he’d sent […]
Three months ago I built and opened a school in Kavre, Nepal.
Three months ago I built and opened a school in Kavre, Nepal. We opened on Christmas Day but the school wasn’t a […]
When I placed the pink tower on the table I wanted the children to learn the order through trial and error.
When I placed the pink tower on the table I wanted the children to learn the order through trial and error. The […]
Even though we strive for our students to reach th…
Even though we strive for our students to reach their full potential, we also as teachers must make sure they stay grounded. […]
I wrote this book ‘Do you mind?’ In October. It’s …
I wrote this book ‘Do you mind?’ In October. It’s about a cow who discovers the value of true friendship over material […]
Ok people of the world!! Who’d like to collect a b…
Ok people of the world!! Who’d like to collect a box of teaching materials and post it to Kathmandu to do their […]
My first term as principal has been a huge learnin…
My first term as principal has been a huge learning curve and full of fun. Here are my top ten tips for […]
Are you a teacher or parent who’s struggling to ge…
Are you a teacher or parent who’s struggling to get their children to learn number bonds to 10? May I suggest you […]
Anila Sintakala who runs a small Montessori school…
Anila Sintakala who runs a small Montessori school in the Himalayas better get ready!!! I’m coming with a suitcase filled with teaching […]
Schools are the pillars of a community. It’s a pla…
Schools are the pillars of a community. It’s a place parents can gather, chat, trust and love. But to run a successful […]
Tonight as I picked up my coffee from my usual caf…
Tonight as I picked up my coffee from my usual cafe. Bipula Singh Thakuri walked up to me and handed me an […]
Ok now it’s ready!!! Every single lesson you need …
Ok now it’s ready!!! Every single lesson you need to present to a child before the age of 6 in one document. […]
Leadership is the most important part of a child’s…
Leadership is the most important part of a child’s education and it starts when a child is in the sensitive periods of […]
She was my first graduate at . is now out there i…
She was my first graduate at . is now out there in the field of education. Improving the lives of many. Education […]
Hello. I just want to explain why I post so much …
Hello. I just want to explain why I post so much in here. I believe that education should be free, it should […]
I’m getting lots of messages asking how schools ca…
I’m getting lots of messages asking how schools can incorporate Montessori methods into their mainstream classrooms. Here are a few simple adjustments […]
Education is the key to world peace. The children …
Education is the key to world peace. The children we influence as teachers are the leaders of tomorrow. The greatest lesson any […]
When I visit schools, I tell immense stories that …
When I visit schools, I tell immense stories that captivate the audience. They’re always about my life but each time I tell […]
When you're a Montessori teacher and you ask y…
When you're a Montessori teacher and you ask your 9 year old children to produce a report on the digestive system. But […]
The more you can stimulate the senses during a les…
The more you can stimulate the senses during a lesson using nature, the deeper the understanding. Today I collected leaves to deliver […]
Here’s a video I made today on how to teach photosynthesis to children between 6-12 using the simplest of materials.
Here’s a video I made today on how to teach photosynthesis to children between 6-12 using the simplest of materials. Hope you […]
who would like me to read them a story?click her…
who would like me to read them a story? click here!!!! https://lnkd.in/gjGtnmC
Children have 5 senses. If we want a lesson to be …
Children have 5 senses. If we want a lesson to be as successful as possible we should be igniting as many as […]
When parents ask you what they can do at home to h…
When parents ask you what they can do at home to help their children adapt to school each day. Here are the […]
After I’d finished watching the film ‘lion’ I wiped my eyes and decided to do something…
After I’d finished watching the film ‘lion’ I wiped my eyes and decided to do something. “Never underestimate the power of 1” […]
This year I plan to build a teacher training centr…
This year I plan to build a teacher training centre for women, run by women in Kathmandu. Last year I trained these […]
Here’s the structure of “The Perfect Lesson” 1. I…
Here’s the structure of “The Perfect Lesson” 1. Introduce the subject and why are we actually bothering to learn about it. “Today […]
His name was Safwan. I could see that he had been …
His name was Safwan. I could see that he had been bullied in school. But when he arrived in my class at […]
If we want to improve the future for children in t…
If we want to improve the future for children in third world countries, then we must train the teachers of our future […]
Both the happiest and saddest day of my life so fa…
Both the happiest and saddest day of my life so far. Have you heard of ‘The Post Marathon Blues’ well it occurs […]
Are you finding it hard to inspire your children t…
Are you finding it hard to inspire your children to write? Try writing for a purpose! Today I told my class we […]
“The greatest gift you can give your child is Time…
“The greatest gift you can give your child is Time.” This is the quote I want to be known for. In the […]
Every single animal that lives or has ever lived i…
Every single animal that lives or has ever lived in the island of Madagascar arrived there on natural rafts of drift wood […]
To be a Montessori teacher is something that peopl…
To be a Montessori teacher is something that people should not underestimate. Just when you thought you had your head around the […]
For ten years I worked in the Islamic community of Australia as a teacher and mentor to newly qualified teachers
For ten years I worked in the Islamic community of Australia as a teacher and mentor to newly qualified teachers. Amongst the […]
So I caught an 11 year boy passing a note along th…
So I caught an 11 year boy passing a note along the back of the class, to a girl, whilst in a […]
As a busy school principal Here are My eight thin…
As a busy school principal Here are My eight things you can do for free to improve your daily routine and your […]
Here's my top eight ways to make today a great…
Here's my top eight ways to make today a great day. 1. Start off the day by sending 5 text messages to […]
This year I released my third picture book designe…
This year I released my third picture book designed for children under 10. Each books cone with free teaching guides and resources […]
Ignore the red spots as they are magnets. But thes…
Ignore the red spots as they are magnets. But these are montessori symbols that identify different word types. Can you identify which […]
When you're a teacher, you're also a counc…
When you're a teacher, you're also a councillor, brother, sister, mother, father, psychologist, nanny, Slave, shoulder to cry on, sounding board, punchbag, […]
There's no denying it!!! Kids love a good fact…
There's no denying it!!! Kids love a good fact. Here are my top nine facts to get your children excited!! 1. If […]
6. ways to improve you're confidence in front …
6. ways to improve you're confidence in front of large crowds. 1. Choose 1 person in the audience that you know and […]
Happiness is very much like a butterfly, if you ch…
Happiness is very much like a butterfly, if you chase it, it will flutter away, but if you sit still in the […]
Today I was asked what to do if a child is stealin…
Today I was asked what to do if a child is stealing and denying it? Here's what I said. “When a child […]
If you want your children to remember the key lear…
If you want your children to remember the key learning area from your lesson, ignite their senses! It's through our senses that […]
Hello I'm looking for Montessori connections …
Hello I'm looking for Montessori connections in china! How are you all?
5 tips to improve your teaching and classroom mana…
5 tips to improve your teaching and classroom management! 1. If you want your children to whisper, whisper yourself! 2. Allow children […]
Earlier this year I built a school in the Himalaya…
Earlier this year I built a school in the Himalayas. Here's how I did it and how you can do it too. […]
Spent my morning reading at the indigenous literac…
Spent my morning reading at the indigenous literacy foundation’s event “The Big Book Swap” was honoured to be involved and really enjoyed […]
Here's ten simple ways to improve your relatio…
Here's ten simple ways to improve your relationship woth your child at home. 1. Never carry a child's school bag, it's their […]
It was really nice to be invited into SBS, the nat…
It was really nice to be invited into SBS, the national news agency to talk about my books and my work in […]
I've taught all over the world amd if there…
I've taught all over the world amd if there's one tip I can give to any emerging teacher, or any teacher struggling […]
Learning is greater when the senses of the child a…
Learning is greater when the senses of the child are alight. Money, books and even the internet are no match for moments […]
Here's how we built our first school for the p…
Here's how we built our first school for the people of Nepal. Please watch https://lnkd.in/g7eRSmd
Are you short of resources but really want to teach your children about reciprocal multiplication in mathematics?
Are you short of resources but really want to teach your children about reciprocal multiplication in mathematics? Well all you need is […]
I am always mind-blown by the independence of our …
I am always mind-blown by the independence of our students and the way in which they are able to make selections for […]
Here’s an article I write comparing the two ph…
Here's an article I write comparing the two philosophies. https://wp.me/p2JoRa-1R
So a child in the playground throws a stone at another child. Do you?
So a child in the playground throws a stone at another child. Do you? 1. Give everyone stones to throw? 2. Give […]
Montessori designed her materials so that childrem…
Montessori designed her materials so that childrem can not only understand the numbers as part of a greater system, they could feel […]
Calling all primary teachers worldwide!!!
Calling all primary teachers worldwide!!! I have designed free teaching materials and programs for all primary teachers. It doesn't get better than […]
Did you know that when a child cleans a table in a…
Did you know that when a child cleans a table in a circular motion it helps them to scribe letters? The motion […]
It's important that our children understand th…
It's important that our children understand that places like Syria, India, Africa, South America aren't fictional places, or places from the past […]
Unfortunately the news in Nepal has already report…
Unfortunately the news in Nepal has already reported that we are going to save the children from this poverty. Having only raised […]
How many of these do you do? And could you add any…
How many of these do you do? And could you add any more? Comments please! https://wp.me/p2JoRa-1u
In some people’s eyes you’ll never be good enough,…
In some people’s eyes you’ll never be good enough, never Montessori enough but it’s not about your qualifications, it’s about how you […]
Today we visited the site where 40 children use th…
Today we visited the site where 40 children use the floor as their classroom, a rock as a bookrest and an old […]
Several years ago I wrote a picture book that would see my nominated for Australian author of the year 2017.
Several years ago I wrote a picture book that would see my nominated for Australian author of the year 2017. I didn’t […]
Student engagement and observation are key to a su…
Student engagement and observation are key to a successful educational journey. A lesson is not about facts. Facts are old news. It's […]
I need to raise another $20,000 before July!
I need to raise another $20,000 before July! These children need help amd I’ve decided to help them by building them a […]
You don’t get anywhere in life if you stay in your…
You don’t get anywhere in life if you stay in your comfort zone. If someone offers you an opportunity that’s out of […]
Please share this!!!! Ok people!!! It’s that time …
Please share this!!!! Ok people!!! It’s that time again. They need a school and I can’t just sit here. “Somebody should do […]
I was born in a council estate in leeds, my mum wa…
I was born in a council estate in leeds, my mum was deserted by my real dad to look after me alone […]
ECT teachers. Take a look Are you interested? EC…
ECT teachers. Take a look Are you interested? ECT-Full timehttps://lnkd.in/f-szvWU
Here’s how to get your class interested in space and mathematics by simply using the power of sand.
Here’s how to get your class interested in space and mathematics by simply using the power of sand. ❤️ enjoy LinkedIn Link
To empower your class in mathematics it’s all about how many strategies you provide for them.
To empower your class in mathematics it’s all about how many strategies you provide for them. Let the children choose the option […]
We have finally finished the manuscript for king K…
We have finally finished the manuscript for king Kenny, @kenny_dalglish_fanclub and I’ve gotta say what an honour it’s been to work with […]
You wanna change the world? Get up, go out, and do…
You wanna change the world? Get up, go out, and do something about it. “Somebody should’ve done something!” They said. You are […]
I’ve been reading my stories to children who have suffered…
I’ve been reading my stories to children who have suffered from bullying, anxiety and low confidence. And the results have been amazing […]
Sometimes I get the sweetest messages from kids!!!…
Sometimes I get the sweetest messages from kids!!! ❤️ ha ha #happiness #kids #love #life #letter #principal #preschool #primaryschool #primaryteacher #education #school […]
Happy Puja for Saraswoti to all my Nepalese friend…
Happy Puja for Saraswoti to all my Nepalese friends. Children are the light of the future. Let them shine bright ❤️ #teachingenglish […]
Montessori wanted to educate the poor. The majorit…
Montessori wanted to educate the poor. The majority of the world don't have access to running water, the internet or electricity, let […]
This year will be the year I focus my attention on…
This year will be the year I focus my attention on empowering the female community of Nepal. We had a packed house […]
Here’s everything you need to know about Monte…
Here's everything you need to know about Montessori education what do you think? https://wp.me/p2JoRa-1R
I’m proud to announce our work has made the na…
I'm proud to announce our work has made the national newspapers here in Australia. https://lnkd.in/fZXH6z6 I'm feeling proud of my team. ❤️
I recently visited a school on the border with Ind…
I recently visited a school on the border with India. 1000 children, not a single book in the entire school. No teaching […]
Montessori's sentence analysis materials are t…
Montessori's sentence analysis materials are the only thing any parent or teacher requires to teach sentence structure and parts of speech but […]
‘The biggest thing holding us back is not who we a…
‘The biggest thing holding us back is not who we are, but who we think we are not!’ You can be anything […]
Maria Montessori designed her education system to …
Maria Montessori designed her education system to educate the poor. Let’s not forget that. The history of this multi million dollar name […]
I’m sick of hearing about how I can turn rags into…
I’m sick of hearing about how I can turn rags into riches, ten ways to make my millions in 12 months, what […]
I’ve seen hardship on this journey, people living …
I’ve seen hardship on this journey, people living with what some may see as nothing. Material possessions are not important in Nepal. […]
3 months ago they were being taught in a chicken s…
3 months ago they were being taught in a chicken shed on a dusty floor, no tables, chairs or walls. As the […]
2017 has been a huge year. Built 2 schools in the …
2017 has been a huge year. Built 2 schools in the Himalayas, trained over 100 women to become teachers in Kathmandu, released […]
The moment I officially opened the primary school …
The moment I officially opened the primary school in Nepal! Amazing https://lnkd.in/gN8qcx6
A self sustainable school you say? No problem ! No…
A self sustainable school you say? No problem ! Now let’s buy some chicks! ❤️ #buildings #hiking #mountains #travel #education #chicken #school […]
This is Rajkumar Shrestha who lives high up in the…
This is Rajkumar Shrestha who lives high up in the Himalayan mountains. As we build the school we are staying with him. […]
This is Rakesh. His story is sad. You can see the …
This is Rakesh. His story is sad. You can see the hurt in his eyes. He’s 12 and a migrant from India […]
The village ran out of power and to get the school…
The village ran out of power and to get the school open in time for Christmas we only have one option. To […]
And suddenly with sheer will, serious hard work and…
And suddenly with sheer will, serious hard work and some amazing generosity from Koko Loco, Sharon Smith, Tram Lake Liam Cobb and […]
A school is emerging
A school is emerging #author #childrensbooks #christmas #children #change #charity #children #education #principal #preschool #primaryschool #primaryteacher #school #picturebook #picoftheday #teacher #teacherlife #teachingideas […]
The suitcases are packed and ready to be taken to …
The suitcases are packed and ready to be taken to the children of Nepal!! See you all on Saturday ❤️ #teachingideas #teachingisfun […]
Big shout out for donations. With Mitch María and …
Big shout out for donations. With Mitch María and myself heading to Nepal this week, it is getting very tight on funding. […]
Spend a whole night in office works buying everyth…
Spend a whole night in office works buying everything for the new school in Nepal! Can’t wait until the school opens on […]
Great day filming on the click tribe infomercial. …
Great day filming on the click tribe infomercial. If you’re looking for SEO or web advertising then these guys are the ones […]
Hello friends. I would really really appreciate it…
Hello friends. I would really really appreciate it if you could review my page ❤️ it’s free, will only take 1 minute […]
The moment you signed a contract with Liverpool Fo…
The moment you signed a contract with Liverpool Football Club to write a book for Kenny Dalglish. Never give up. When people […]
You see that blue roof in the middle of the Nepale…
You see that blue roof in the middle of the Nepalese jungle? It's about to be the place where hundreds of children […]
This is progress with a capital PIf you want to …
This is progress with a capital P If you want to change the world, do it one day at a time. Starting […]
It’s the end of week 2 in kavre Nepal
It’s the end of week 2 in kavre Nepal, where construction of the new school is well underway. With thanks to my […]
My new book 'Do You Mind?' Is captivating …
My new book 'Do You Mind?' Is captivating children all over the country. Funny, educational and there's a cow that flies a […]
The foundations have been dug. The stones and ceme…
The foundations have been dug. The stones and cement have been purchased. This is Geoff. He’s just delivered the stones for the […]
What do you think about this? https://wp.me/p2Jo…
What do you think about this? https://wp.me/p2JoRa-1R
2018 will be the year I'll transform the educa…
2018 will be the year I'll transform the education system in Nepal. "Teachers are not the font of all knowledge, but the […]
My body, my car, my clothes are all here, but my h…
My body, my car, my clothes are all here, but my heart is a long way away in the jungle with these […]
Book of the year 2017! "Do you mind?" T…
Book of the year 2017! "Do you mind?" The hilarious 42 page hardback book is now available worldwide. The beautifully crafted picture […]
I'm proud to announce that after 3 years of st…
I'm proud to announce that after 3 years of studying, 42 essays, 7 practicals, 5 workshops and hundreds of reading hours, I […]
Here’s how I built a school with 4000 dollars …
Here’s how I built a school with 4000 dollars http://wp.me/p2JoRa-Q
The moment you announce to the crowd that you'…
The moment you announce to the crowd that you've made enough money to built the concrete floor for the kids in Nepal! […]
I feel honoured tobbe included in this group of global ambassadors
I feel honoured tobbe included in this group of global ambassadors.
Every penny raised will help me to build a school …
Every penny raised will help me to build a school for those less fortunate. Please come along. As a Montessori teacher it's […]
If you're looking to teach your child how to w…
If you're looking to teach your child how to write a sentence then look no further. This piece of Montessori material can […]
My amazing friend Rocío Mínguez Sparrowe is runnin…
My amazing friend Rocío Mínguez Sparrowe is running yoga classes for children this weekend with all proceeds going to the help My […]
She cooks dinner each and every night in the mud k…
She cooks dinner each and every night in the mud kitchen in the street with an open fire to feed her entire […]
Tonight we made our way into the tiger infested ju…
Tonight we made our way into the tiger infested jungle of Kavre, where the school will be built to meet with local […]
So proud to be included in the national newspapers in the U.K.
So proud to be included in the national newspapers in the U.K. https://lnkd.in/ge247Ex
I asked him "what are you doing sitting in a …
I asked him "what are you doing sitting in a disused combined harvester?" He looked at me like I was asking a […]
When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the envir…
When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment not the flower. Help me fix their environment and let's watch them bloom. […]
If youre going to teach the children about sustain…
If youre going to teach the children about sustainability and educate them about life. The way Montessori intended. Then you're going to […]
Deep in the Himalayas a meeting is taking place ab…
Deep in the Himalayas a meeting is taking place about the school we are going to build. I'm explaining my concept of […]
I've started distributing the clothes and this…
I've started distributing the clothes and this guy gets first dibs. What a cutey!! ❤thanks to for the donations. , , ,
After 15 hours of measuring, discussing and even d…
After 15 hours of measuring, discussing and even dancing by the local children. The bad news is we have enough to build […]
It’s important to remember that although this …
It’s important to remember that although this war of words between North Korea and the US is entertaining. If it spills over, […]
Teachers are travelling from all over Nepal for to…
Teachers are travelling from all over Nepal for today's teacher training workshop. It's beautiful here in Nepal but the feeling of making […]
I spent my day working at Kathmandu teacher traini…
I spent my day working at Kathmandu teacher training centre. I'd hardly call it working. These woman are unreal. Amazing moments. , […]
It's en route. Do You Mind! My next book about…
It's en route. Do You Mind! My next book about Raymond the bull who learns the true value of friendship. I hope […]