The Revised Early Years Foundation Stage, September 2021
At a time when the national statutory framework for the Early Years in England is being revised, Barbara Isaacs reflects on if, and how, this might impact the Montessori Early Years Community. The recent publication of the final version of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the standards that school and childcare providers must meet … Continue reading The Revised Early Years Foundation Stage, September 2021
The Great Story of Observation
By Andy Lulka, April 2021 Dr. Montessori had a radically different vision for the role of the adult in the school environment. Within that role, our primary function is this: to observe. Nothing more, nothing less. But what does it mean, to observe? …the teacher must learn to control [themself] so that the child’s spirit … Continue reading The Great Story of Observation
“Stand by…”
In her foreword to Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents – A selection of Articles, Paula Polk Lillard reflects on her own Montessori journey and also on Montessori’s ideas for a new type of education which advocates and celebrates the child’s capacity for self-formation, agency, solidarity and justice. She draws our attention to the spiritual nature … Continue reading “Stand by…”
