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This will be the best thing you have read all week! I promise. One of the best foundation skills for children is to make sure
This will be the best thing you have read all week! I promise. One of the best foundation skills for children is to make sure
I wonder if she needs to sit in silence for 45 minutes colouring boxes during a standardised test, so that we can compare her to
The secret to any good lesson, is to give the children several strategies to solve the problem in front of them whilst allowing them to
How important is it for adults to have faith in their child’s ability to succeed? The early years are the best opportunity for a child’s
No matter how good your lesson plan looks, how perfectly you prepared the classroom, how expensive the school fees are, how many facilities the school
When you’re a teacher in your heart, you’ll do anything to see your Childers reach their potential. Although many people think they could be teachers,
Please download for free my ‘A to Z Guide for educational success.’ This booklet is designed for schools and teachers who wish to look at
The standard method of teaching where the teacher stands at the front, lectures the children on a specific topic and then expect them to retain
What are the skills our children will need in a future, that we are yet to determine? In 2007 when our current First year uni
“The curriculum content has nothing to do with the success of your students. The success of your students relies on dynamic teaching skills that cater
Education and assessment should not be centred around what the child can do! “It’s who the child can become!” that matters! It’s time to educate
If we want to save the world, we must change the way we teach The world is in turmoil, we have lost faith in our
Yes, parents need to know what’s happening at school in maths, science, history etc. but you need not worry. The teachers have got this. Teachers
Are you trying to inspire critical thinking in your classroom? Well there’s a simple way to organise your lessons. It’s all based around the 6
How important is observation in your classroom? Observation is a vital component of any lesson plan, any scope of work or program. It is a
“I want you to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think.” As a teacher, listen to advice from
As we move into 2020, what are the twelve biggest changes you can make in your classroom that will improve not only it’s efficiency but
As teachers we need to learn how to let go of our need to ‘control’ the class. If some children are talking, it’s because they
I’m feeling so proud to be featured in the national news in Australia today. It’s amazing what good you can do when you have a
“The most beautiful thing in the world is a child’s smile. The next best thing is that you are the reason behind it.” If there
I never expected this. I was only trying to help those who needed it. ❤️ #linkedintopvoices #montessori #education
One of the first lessons we should teach the young people of this world is that.. “Animals, insects and trees should never have to ask
Sometimes we, as adults, make the mistake of underestimating our child. We must learn to understand that our children are capable of anything they put
“Tell your child how much you love them and why.” Saying those three special words can be the most powerful tool you’ve got. Specifically telling
It can be easy to imagine shielding your child from the painful realities of the world. Though, this means that children may avoid feelings such
“Make sure there’s a special shelf in the house for your child’s books.” Children need their own space in the house that belongs only to
“Make sure that going to bed and getting up are a nice, calming process.” If you’re looking for ways to ensure that children are receiving
“Model the behaviour you wish to see in your child.” There is a famous quote by the author James Baldwin; “Children have never been very
Whilst we try our very best to teach our children about life, it ends up being them who teach us. ❤️ #Teacher #parent #Montessori
When trying to explain to children why it is important to step back when problems arise, this image sums everything up perfectly. #montessori #parent #Teacher
What are the 11 most important things that we as adults need to understand, before we can even think about helping our children reach their
Isn’t it about time we stopped thinking of additional needs as something negative? I mean some of the most famous people in the world have
One of the most common questions children ask is “Where did I come from?” And with this question we have an amazing opportunity that allows
Allow your child to choose their own clothing. If they want to wear their clothes backwards, allow it. Demonstrating individuality through clothing is your child’s
“What if we invest all our money into our staff and then they leave?” “What if we don’t invest anything and they end up staying”
Here are my favourite quotes of all time on education, some I made up and some I heard from others. Be the change you wish
Why do we get up each day, go to school to teach children? I mean it certainly is not going to make you rich. Well
Giving children the time to think, to daydream, to contemplate the world, is something we forget to consider as development or growth. Don’t forget that
In April this year we rented an old bank in the Nepalese town of Butwal, filled it with Montessori materials, hired a trainer, set the
“Beneath every behaviour, there is an emotion” Beneath each emotion there is a need! When we as teachers and parents meet that need, rather than
Concrete materials are the key to instilling a love of learning in your classroom. Not only do they look beautiful, but they also play other
As teachers, we are all very much aware that there is a national curriculum in ‘most’ countries, that schools and teachers follow to maintain a
This December we will take on our biggest challenge yet. To renovate and equip a huge school in the south of Nepal, to give 500
To teach children the power of acceptance is one thing, but to allow them to live in a classroom where it’s part of the ethos,
Providing your child with a space they can call theirs is crucial to develop independence and a sense of ‘place’ in the household. What is
If we educate the mind without educating the heart then the fruits of our labour will be lost. Children will not remember the time you
If you stop and think long enough about what your true goal is as an educator, you will eventually come to the conclusion that the
Building resilience and adaptability comes from allowing children to take the lead during independent activities. Things may not always go to plan, but allowing children
As teachers, it is important that we make that connection with our students by allowing them to understand that we are human. We have feelings,
What an amazing night at Montessori Academy Bankstown. Tonight I gave a parenting workshop to these wonderful teachers and parents. The night was interactive and
If you want your children to really get a feel of the subject matter, give them something to hold, something to touch and move. Something
I love science! This is the first MRI of a mother kissing her baby. Her kiss has caused a chemical reaction in her baby’s brain
If you want your children to the become readers of tomorrow, then one must designate time to promote such activities. If you’re a teacher who
If you’re finding that your class are disengaging with your lessons, the reality is that they are probably getting a bit stale. It may be
If you want your children to be engaged in every lesson you teach, there’s one question you need to add into each and every lesson
To expect happiness on a daily basis is unrealistic. Not everyday in your job or in your relationship will be amazing. Not everyday will bring
Be carefully where you look for success criteria. Not all children grow in the same way. #children #Education #teacher
When we make competition the focus of all achievements in school, nobody wins. Yes, there’s always a winner who comes in first, but there’s the
1. Show me how to do it please, show me how to behave, how to be fair and how to be a good person. I
Our job as teachers has changed. The fact based curriculum is dead. Facts come easy. I mean just ask Siri or look on google. Our