When you believe in yourself no matter what anyone whose says, thinks or does. No matter how many friends unfollow you because you go on
Maria Montessori was a true genius. Today as we studied multiples and factors one of our students said “So that’s why they’re called square numbers!”
Just look at the quality of the air in Nepal. Three years on from the disaster, I asked my friend something and his answer was
Finally my new book is available on book Depository with FREE GLOBAL SHIPPING! ❤️ It’s about a cow that quits the field to become a
As a nervous flyer I find it hard to jump on these tiny old planes in a country with the worst safety record on earth.
Today we are using the bead bars to learn about multiples, and squared numbers. (In the absence of the bead chains) The Montessori bead bars
So proud to be interviewed by this week. Check out the podcast on the power of a good story. Thanks so much Dale. It was
30 women and myself squeezed into a hot dusty room in Kathmandu. Everyday they attend class to graduate as a teacher. And why? Well it’s
Huge respect for who was inspired by last week and has just posted 13.5kg of teaching materials to Nepal which will be distributed to several
Soon after the materials were delivered to the schools we saw the children using them to learn the shape names, but most importantly and beautifully
Who wants a free English program thats ready to go? It incorporates all aspects of the English curriculum. Writing, reading, speaking and listening, grammar and
It’s the stories of our own lives that make our teaching so rich. When teachers take time out to actually experience life they cone back
Teaching can be stressful. This short video explains how important it is to get away from it all and take a walk ALONE. Is there
Today in class we are learning about the delivery of a lesson. How to give ownership of the lesson to the students. Here’s the biggest
When Montessori designed her method over 100 years ago she had no idea what a marvel she had created. Today we demonstrate how teachers can
Today’s news in Nepal is a fantastic read. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gtaxqEu
I want t to take this opportunity to explain something to you. I post lots of updates on this platform because I am eager the
Anila explains some of the difficulties in setting up a school in the Himalayas. A year ago she was my student, learning how to become
Today we delivered a magnetic white board and letters to a classroom. To see the impact of the simplest materials being introduced into a classroom
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to give a community a school? It better than you can ever imagine. This video should help
This is Anila. One of the greatest women I’ve ever met. She attended my training a year ago to become a teacher. 1 year on,
With the minimum of effort we can make the biggest of impacts. Children are children. They are the purest form of humanity and we as
Huge shout to who saw my post yesterday for items to help the schools of Nepal and within 6 hours he’d sent laminators, books and
Three months ago I built and opened a school in Kavre, Nepal. We opened on Christmas Day but the school wasn’t a gift to the
When I placed the pink tower on the table I wanted the children to learn the order through trial and error. The mums (although I
Even though we strive for our students to reach their full potential, we also as teachers must make sure they stay grounded. No one likes
I wrote this book ‘Do you mind?’ In October. It’s about a cow who discovers the value of true friendship over material positions. It’s currently
Ok people of the world!! Who’d like to collect a box of teaching materials and post it to Kathmandu to do their part for the
My first term as principal has been a huge learning curve and full of fun. Here are my top ten tips for surviving as a
Are you a teacher or parent who’s struggling to get their children to learn number bonds to 10? May I suggest you make this at
Anila Sintakala who runs a small Montessori school in the Himalayas better get ready!!! I’m coming with a suitcase filled with teaching materials to spice
Schools are the pillars of a community. It’s a place parents can gather, chat, trust and love. But to run a successful school, one needs
Tonight as I picked up my coffee from my usual cafe. Bipula Singh Thakuri walked up to me and handed me an envelope filled with
Ok now it’s ready!!! Every single lesson you need to present to a child before the age of 6 in one document. Do you want
Leadership is the most important part of a child’s education and it starts when a child is in the sensitive periods of their most formative
She was my first graduate at . is now out there in the field of education. Improving the lives of many. Education is the power
Hello. I just want to explain why I post so much in here. I believe that education should be free, it should be accessible by
I’m getting lots of messages asking how schools can incorporate Montessori methods into their mainstream classrooms. Here are a few simple adjustments you can make.
Education is the key to world peace. The children we influence as teachers are the leaders of tomorrow. The greatest lesson any teacher can give,
When I visit schools, I tell immense stories that captivate the audience. They’re always about my life but each time I tell a story it’s
When you're a Montessori teacher and you ask your 9 year old children to produce a report on the digestive system. But you get a
The more you can stimulate the senses during a lesson using nature, the deeper the understanding. Today I collected leaves to deliver to my class
Here’s a video I made today on how to teach photosynthesis to children between 6-12 using the simplest of materials. Hope you like it! ❤️
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 as successful as possible we should be igniting as many as many as we
When parents ask you what they can do at home to help their children adapt to school each day. Here are the ten things I
After I’d finished watching the film ‘lion’ I wiped my eyes and decided to do something. “Never underestimate the power of 1” https://lnkd.in/gJ5Bnp8
This year I plan to build a teacher training centre for women, run by women in Kathmandu. Last year I trained these women to become
Here’s the structure of “The Perfect Lesson” 1. Introduce the subject and why are we actually bothering to learn about it. “Today we are going
His name was Safwan. I could see that he had been bullied in school. But when he arrived in my class at the age of
If we want to improve the future for children in third world countries, then we must train the teachers of our future leaders so they
Both the happiest and saddest day of my life so far. Have you heard of ‘The Post Marathon Blues’ well it occurs when you work
Are you finding it hard to inspire your children to write? Try writing for a purpose! Today I told my class we were going to
“The greatest gift you can give your child is Time.” This is the quote I want to be known for. In the modern world of
Every single animal that lives or has ever lived in the island of Madagascar arrived there on natural rafts of drift wood and branches from
To be a Montessori teacher is something that people should not underestimate. Just when you thought you had your head around the mainstream curriculum. The
For ten years I worked in the Islamic community of Australia as a teacher and mentor to newly qualified teachers. Amongst the many things I
So I caught an 11 year boy passing a note along the back of the class, to a girl, whilst in a lesson on poetic
As a busy school principal Here are My eight things you can do for free to improve your daily routine and your life. 1. Wake
