Help me to do it by myself!

One of the key principles in Montessori education is to support children toward independence.  In the classroom this includes presenting lessons from the 'Practical Life' area.  These lessons may include: 'The Dressing Frames' (Button, Zipper, Snap, Buckle & Bow), 'Pouring into a Glass,' 'Spooning,' 'Slicing Fruit,' etc...  When such skills are broken down into their logical, step-by-step components and presented in a simple, quiet way, children love to practice and perfect them!  Being able to perform such tasks and care for themselves brings children a lovely sense of joy and confidence! Feeling capable allows children to be ready to try other new tasks and meet challenges with an "I can do it!" attitude.  What a wonderful foundation for life!

Old Friends

There are few things in life more precious than a hug from a good friend.

The Montessori Family School is a nurturing place for children to build friendships, experience the magic of the natural world and develop the joy of learning.

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Back to school!

Well!  Here we are - back in action!  It feels so good to have our little, school community together again.  I love watching the dynamics of old friends reconnecting.  We are also lucky enough to be welcoming a new friend into our Montessori family!  There have been lots of hugs going around for everyone.  We have enjoyed oodles of bubble blowing, trike riding, bird watching, flower picking, carrot & cucumber harvesting, soccer, tag and laughter on the playground!  In the classroom the children were ready to dive back into their work with fervour!  Older friends are enjoying giving younger ones lessons.  We have also been treated to story reading from our Grade 1 friends at circle time.  On Friday we harvested the end of the garden basil and made a tasty pesto to have for our snack.  It's amazing how delicious fresh basil, toasted sunflower seeds, salt and good olive oil can taste!  YUM!!