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 […]