Parenting tip – Remove the plastic from a cheap clock and colour different segments of the ‘hour phase’ to signify different activities for your child
As teachers, we understand the importance of creating a learning environment that promotes well-being, independence, and creativity. It’s crucial to regularly evaluate our classrooms and
The Montessori method has been widely admired for its innovative approach to education. At the core of its philosophy is the concept of ‘big work,’
As educators, it is essential to continuously assess the progress and development of our students in order to provide them with the best possible learning
As a parent, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to support your child’s education and help them succeed in school. There are
When children grow up with animals, something magical happens. They learn about empathy without a word being spoken. Animals and children have no way of
So many parents are often worried about why their child is not able to write by the age of 4 and why instead of writing,
Gavin McCormack has been a teacher for more than 25 years, working in countries throughout the world and building many schools in the Himalayan regions
There is no greater time than childhood. Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows. Our
Once in a while, one must spend time in the heart of nature, where the trees whisper, the leaves wave hello and the grass tickles
Teachers are often criticised for ‘not teaching enough!’ Essentially not standing in front of the class distributing, ‘so called’ knowledge. However, teaching is not about
The secret to solving the education issues around the world and the teacher shortage we are facing in Australia is simple! Write an open ended
Imagine an education system where: Teachers were not only allowed, but encouraged to bring their passions and personalities into the classroom. Making the learning fun,
People often ask me, ‘What is Montessori education?’ My answer is always the same: Montessori education is based on educating the whole child. Education our
What we should never do, is force a child to learn. They have to feel safe, loved, listened to, and included for that magic to
If we want our students to be curious learners, we cannot act as if we know everything. We should never finish their sentences, tell them
No matter what life throws at us, no matter how hard it may be, no matter how much others want you to stop educating the
Last month, I decided to read a story every night at 7pm AEST online, for those families around the world unable to access schools libraries.
Whilst attempting to teach photosynthesis online, to several year 2 students during remote learning. I learned something extremely valuable. It wasn’t the the new overhead
Whoever this man is, to me he is the epitome of a hero. Sometimes heroes don’t wear capes.They prop blackboards up in deserted wastelands in
When a child tells me that they recently failed their exam, I simply reply “you didn’t fail your exam, the education system failed to recognise
Let’s not forget that, teachers all around the world are going to great lengths to engage with their students while they learn from home. While
‘The children of today were born in a different time, simply because we were taught that way, doesn’t mean they should be.’ #teachers #education #school
When teachers ask how they should assess their children once a learning sequence is complete, I simply say…….. #teachers #education #school #teaching #schools #students #teach
Please read below to find the link to your free Interactive Timetable for Families During Lockdown. For any families moving into online learning this week,
Anxiety in our students can have origins in many places. It can be incredibly hard to spot as our students become masters of disguise, but
The Immune System It’s first important to understand how your immune system works. Basically, your immune system attack anything foreign to your body. If it
This list should be on every classroom wall in the world. No paper at all is to be thrown away. Every piece must be reused!
“The world is in trouble, the future is in the hands of every student in every classroom in the world, and it is our job
Happiness is a feeling that engulfs our soul making us smile. All parents and teachers want their children to feel happy. The sensation of happiness
Children will follow in the footsteps of those around them, as they grow, they absorb the environment that surrounds them. They mimic the actions they
‘The future depends on the adults that lie dormant in the children of today.’ Our success as educators is not assessed by what grades, points
Somewhere on a mountain top in the Himalayas, I stood before a class of children and asked the question “What do you want to be
As an educator I see the challenges that we all face when addressing the issues with 21st century education. Questions such as: How can I
Do you have a noisy classroom, anxious children or a class that finds it hard to focus? Have you tried birdsong? When birds are quiet,
School is crucial for the obvious reasons! Learning mathematics, understanding how to construct a sentence and understanding the processes in science, history and geography, but
