Large Moveable Alphabet
The Large Moveable Alphabet is part of the Montessori language equipment and is used to assist children in writing their names and in spelling short phonetic words (3 or 4 letters). Early on it can be used as a visual [...]
Challenge Circuit
The children set up a challenge circuit, the fundamental movement patterns included, Stability: body balance, static and in motion, balancing Locomotion: walking, jumping, leaping Where to next – Because this was so popular it identified the need to have it [...]
Bike Day – July 2014
Today we had a decorated bike day at Holy Family School. It was a lot of fun riding our bikes around the tennis courts. Purpose and learning from the bike day… Links to local community, primary school, siblings, school transition, [...]
Spring Lamb visits Montessori
On Friday, we were very lucky to have a little lamb come to visit Montessori. Nicola’s mum, Robyn brought in her little, one -day old lamb from her farm in Alexandra. The kiwi children had just finished feeding the lamb [...]
Fire Engine Visit
We were very grateful to have the firemen and women visit us and talk about safety with us. The children got to ask questions and learn how to get out of a burning building and meet as a 'safe spot'. [...]
Congratulations Anne-Marie
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Anne Marie Love for being voted onto the council for the Montessori Association of New Zealand. This is a prestigious appointment and reflects the experience and knowledge she brings to Montessori [...]