We recently had the opportunity to pet-sit a relative's guinea pig, and her presence greatly enriched my and my children's relationship to our space. Practical life, math and language opportunities abound, so if you're considering having/ adopting a pet or already have one, here are ... Read More about Montessori Prepared Environment for a Pet
Montessori Coaching
Montessori Coaching The idea behind the coaching This year, I began taking on individual clients. I absolutely love teaching courses but I have been wanting to offer an extremely personalised service, that allows me to devote my full energies to one client and family so that we ... Read More about Montessori Coaching
The Spark
If the first-plane child uses his absorbent mind to take in all he needs from his surroundings (which is why we prepare the environment for him), the second-plane child must actively, consciously choose what she wants to learn. When we prepare a Montessori environment for an elementary child, what ... Read More about The Spark
Transition to Elementary
My eldest is 6.5yo. Contrary to popular belief, elementary doesn't begin at age 6 on the dot but depends on the child's readiness. You may see glimpses of your child's transition to elementary even before age 6. Many parents feel a sense of loss, when we think about this child that we have ... Read More about Transition to Elementary
Elementary Home Prepared Environment
Our prepared home environment is currently in transition as my oldest is now of Elementary age. For with the changes in the child's mind from the Absorbent Mind of the first plane (0-6yo) to the Reasoning Mind of the second plane (6-12yo), the environment has to evolve to meet their new ... Read More about Elementary Home Prepared Environment
Gentle transition to Montessori School
My children attended two different AMI-accredited schools (features of a Montessori school here) in London. Here are some of the ways we helped them have a smooth transition and have a positive first experience of school. I was really impressed by how rigorous the process was. We actually ... Read More about Gentle transition to Montessori School
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