Considering the present situation in Nigeria, democracy can be dicey and frustrating for a lot of people. Then I remember an experience that will stay with me for a very long time, and I just marvel at what could be achieved if we did things right. Let me start at the beginning… I am observing … More Montessori Moments 2
On January 6th 1907, just over 116 years ago, Dr Maria Montessori opened the doors of her first school. She said and predicted: “I was inflamed and said that this work we were undertaking would prove to be very important and that someday people would come from all over the world to see it.” Boy … More Maria Montessori predicted
How Independence helps to foster Discipline the Montessori Way Montessori education is child-centred and relies on one crucial discovery Maria Montessori (the founder of this education system) made about the child. Children love to learn and work in their environment. Reality and not fantasy was the place for the young mind. This is true of … More The Discipline Problem 3
What is discipline? Discipline has become a very misunderstood word. To many, it means controlling the child, punishing the child, and implanting fear in the mind of the child. For others, discipline connotes allowing children to do as they please because controlling them is bad. These are extreme views as discussed previously and very damaging … More The Discipline Problem 2
6dayscwc There is this girl called Shade, her mum died when she was fourteen. She is an only child, Her dad is an architect, but he hasn’t been doing too well since his wife died. He is now without a job and he drinks a lot. The good thing is Shade learnt how to string … More When the Child becomes the Parent
Discipline is a major issue in our homes, schools, and society. The problem is manyfold but starts with a misunderstanding of what discipline really is. The role of the adult in a child’s life is to prepare him for life. Discipline is at the core of this preparation. There are extreme views about how to … More The Discipline Problem 1
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