Designing and Layout Tips for a Montessori Preschool

Montessori education has been around for over a century and has proven to be an effective method of teaching young children. The Montessori approach focuses on promoting independence, self-direction, and a love of learning. When designing and layout a Montessori preschool, there are some key principles to keep in mind.

What is Montessori Peace Education?

If you know anything about Montessori, you know that it’s more than just an approach to learning. Montessori is a lifestyle, a way of looking at the world, a promise we make to our children. More than anything, though, Montessori represents hope for our future.

The Role of Oral Language in Raising Happy Kids

Firstly, we must understand that the pre-school years (3-5 year olds) are an important stage of language development that speech pathologists refer to as the ‘talking to learn’ period. During this period, children are no longer ‘learning to talk’ and instead use their oral language skills for thinking.

Is my child better suited to Montessori or classic childcare?

Finding the best childcare for your little one can be a difficult task to navigate. From deciding what type of childcare service is best suited for your child to exploring the different educational approaches, there’s plenty to learn along the way.

Executive function and why it matters

Executive function brings great potential. By practising their skills over time, children can learn to focus, think, plan and succeed – whether they end up in the corporate world or somewhere else entirely.

How parents can support young children’s risky play

Risk is a natural part of growing up and being human, and risky play provides children with opportunities to experiment, explore and challenge themselves, often in natural environments.

Exploring the great outdoors with confidence

Spending time outdoors is incredibly beneficial for children. It can grow their confidence, inspire their creativity, help them learn responsibility and support their overall mental wellbeing. 

What outcomes should parents expect from early childhood education and care?

Let’s look at the main developmental areas for preschoolers and what you can expect your little learner to achieve in a high quality early childhood setting.

Engaging children in learning throughout the year

The school terms are a magical thing for parents. Our kids get into such a good rhythm and learning is an easy part of everyday life.