Ask Children to Organise Events on Their Own.
Sometimes we, as adults, make the mistake of underestimating our child. We must learn to understand that our children are capable of […]
The Importance if Saying “I Love You.”
“Tell your child how much you love them and why.” Saying those three special words can be the most powerful tool you’ve […]
Always Tell the Truth to Children (Where possible)
It can be easy to imagine shielding your child from the painful realities of the world. Though, this means that children may […]
Give Your Child Ownership Over Their Environment.
“Make sure there’s a special shelf in the house for your child’s books.” Children need their own space in the house that […]
The Importance of Sleep
“Make sure that going to bed and getting up are a nice, calming process.” If you’re looking for ways to ensure that […]
Model the Behaviour you Wish to View in Your Child.
“Model the behaviour you wish to see in your child.” There is a famous quote by the author James Baldwin; “Children have […]
The lesson of Life
Whilst we try our very best to teach our children about life, it ends up being them who teach us. ❤️ #Teacher […]
The Art of Stepping Back
When trying to explain to children why it is important to step back when problems arise, this image sums everything up perfectly. […]
How to Raise Amazing Children! (11 Tips)
What are the 11 most important things that we as adults need to understand, before we can even think about helping our […]
Rethink “Additional Needs”
Isn’t it about time we stopped thinking of additional needs as something negative? I mean some of the most famous people in […]
Be the Apples on A Tree
One of the most common questions children ask is “Where did I come from?” And with this question we have an amazing […]
How to Prepare Choices for Children
Allow your child to choose their own clothing. If they want to wear their clothes backwards, allow it. Demonstrating individuality through clothing […]
Real Leadership is …..
“What if we invest all our money into our staff and then they leave?” “What if we don’t invest anything and they […]
My Favourite Education Quotes
Here are my favourite quotes of all time on education, some I made up and some I heard from others. Be the […]
You are the Bridge of change.
Why do we get up each day, go to school to teach children? I mean it certainly is not going to make […]
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 […]