Reflections on the Challenges of Managing Settings Today

In recent years we have witnessed a significant interest in Montessori education and the expansion of the Montessori provision both by individuals aspiring to set up their own nurseries, and also from nursery chains wishing to extend their portfolios of provision.  At the same time, it has been increasingly difficult to find experienced and/or newly … Continue reading Reflections on the Challenges of Managing Settings Today

Pearls of Wisdom

By Barbara Isaacs I felt really excited when reading the chapter devoted to Attention (p: 183) in The 1913 Rome Lectures.  Montessori offers us deep insights into the importance of preparing an environment which presents a child with age-appropriate activities which draw children’s attention, stimulate repetition and support their unfolding of deep concentration. She also … Continue reading Pearls of Wisdom

Evolution of a Montessori Guide

By Tammy Oesting, ClassrooMechanics, 25 February 2022 An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of humans, the enhancement of their value as individuals, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live. (Montessori, 1949/1992, p. 30)  Just about every Montessori teacher I … Continue reading Evolution of a Montessori Guide

The Trials and Tribulations of the Early Years Foundation Stage

By Barbara Isaacs, January 2021 What a lot of learning the early years workforce has done since the introduction of the first nursery voucher scheme 1995! It was designed to contribute to the cost of nursery education of 4-year-olds and later 3 and 2-year-olds.  And was followed with a raft of regulation and guidance designed … Continue reading The Trials and Tribulations of the Early Years Foundation Stage