I have always thought that our Education sector needs a revamping. More so our Montessori schools. Some of us are lucky to have Heads of School who know that Montessori is much more than using Phonics to teach reading skills. There are also School owners who are prepared to spend good money on Montessori materials. … More The Montesdori School Academy
I love to hear about things that happened long ago. ‘Long ago’ is not just about times when my Dad and Mom were little like me, I’m talking about hundreds, thousands and even millions of years ago! My name is Ayodeji Omolola, I am 8 years old and in Primary 3. I love going to … More It’s all about the stories
Were Bolanle and Ade suspended? Did they get punished? What disciplinary measures were taken by the school? Hmm… these were some of the important questions parents and educators asked about what happened with the incident I narrated two days ago. I must say right from the start that the school in question rarely suspends or … More I found a letter Part 2
“Excuse me Ma, I found this letter in the middle of one of our children’s notebook.” said the Primary 2 teacher to her School Administrator, Mrs Gbadebo. She handed it over and Mrs Gbadebo read it in dismay: Dear Bolanle, U are the love of my live.The rose in my betiful garden. Oh how I … More I found a letter
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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
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
So I had a very interesting conversation with one of our children yesterday after school. I have missed these talks, and for a child some experts would say is lacking in social skills etc, he was holding his own regally, as we discussed. I knew that he was interested in dinosaurs, if anyone gives a … More An Interesting conversation with a child
It’s Valentines today, and we are celebrating. How do we celebrate this special day with our children? Do we sweep it under the carpet or do we intentionally celebrate? The world is changing: This is a story copied from a Facebook wall, it happened in January somewhere in Africa, it could have happened near us … More Valentine’s Day
What books do our children read? When do children start studying Literature? These questions and more have been on my mind for a while now. So before I start getting comprehension passages as one of the answers, may I respectfully disagree that this will not serve our children well as the study of Literature! As … More The Study of Literature in Schools
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