So I got a message from one of my WhatsApp group members. She said she had a visit from one of the kids around her. As they got talking, he said something that struck and bothered her, so she wanted to bring it to my attention. What did the young 9 year old say? “Ma, … More
Month: March 2022
Let the child think
I remember the day I decided to remove my son from a top school in Lagos… the HOS had called me in for a talk. I was wondering what my son could have done… Not to worry he hadn’t done much except answer a question in a different way from how the Maths problem was … More Let the child think
Montessori at Home
Today we had a wonderful session led by one of our parents. Addlo Montessori Schools has a dedicated event each term called Montessori at Home. Our sessions ensure that we carry our parents along with what and how we engage our children with. It also enables us to help our parents with essential information they … More Montessori at Home
Children, dinosaurs,and big projects
About the dinosaur talk….So fast forward to this morning, there was a big buzz in the school as the children in the Upper and Lower Primary classes, held their first debate practice. That was just the beginning… the children proceeded to provide vast accounts about dinosaurs. Primary aged children are cabsnle of engaging in large … More Children, dinosaurs,and big projects
Dance and the Child
For a long while I have been convinced that the child has been robbed of the joy of dance and dancing. Have you watched children dance? You either get those who are well versed in the art of street dance vibes or the other extreme of not knowing where the left or right foot should … More Dance and the Child