*”Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to make him learn things, but by the endeavor always to keep burning within him that light which is called intelligence.”* We remember Maria Montessori today, she was born 148 years ago. She proved truly that children are the potential of humanity which … More Celebrating Maria Montessori
Please can you help me understand why you think that the cane is the right way to instill discipline and obedience in the child. You say that you were not maimed or killed by your parent’s use of the cane. You claim that no child has been killed by being beaten, you say that those … More Using the Cane for Discipline Purposes Has to Stop
The Montessori Curriculum in the 3 to 6 classroom is a beautiful well crafted, age appropriate, child centered approach to ensuring that children learn at their own pace and do it joyfully. The curriculum is made up of very important facets, the child is at the center, the teacher is the support, the guide and … More Understanding the Montessori Curriculum
Rethinking the Nigerian Education system is a topic on the lips of most Educators and Parents , and rightly so. One of the problems we face in the present education system is a system of education marred by leaving lots of children behind. What does this mean? It means that some children or most children … More Building a successful education system
When it comes to children, we need both parents and schools to work together to get the children to their proper place in life, so far as the future is concerned. This is a fact that holds true for most of us, as only a handful of parents are currently homeschooling their children at the … More Parents and Schools: 2 Case Studies
Montessori Materials are so special, in fact they are unique. I am always touched by both adults and children who have a strong reaction and bond with these uniquely engaging items commonly known as Montessori Materials. They are beautifully crafted with care when properly made. They are not usually made of different colours. I decided … More These Unique Montessori Materials
