Partnering with Parents
As teachers we get so excited about sharing our knowledge of Montessori parenting and education. We share the ideas and tips that have helped us understand both ourselves an
Festive Season Planning
We all long for holiday periods and time to relax with family and friends, particularly in the turbulent times that we currently find ourselves. However, sometimes, once the holid
Education for Today’s Child
Maria Montessori (1870 to 1952) was a visionary educator with a very clear understanding of child development. TODAY, The Ocean View Montessori School provides a toddler group, pre
Nature Play for Babies and Toddlers
In my previous blog I discussed the developmental importance of creating opportunities for young children to explore nature. Here are some practical ideas for putting babie
Nature Play in the Early Years
A key tenet of The Montessori approach is that children learn through movement and the use of their senses (Montessori 1907). From birth, babies seek to explore and make sense of t