Reading Time: 6 minutes “Early Childhood education is the key to the betterment of society.” – Maria Montessori This month we will be talking about the topic of school. Included: IntroductionMy Personal StoryLessons LearntFinding the right schoolIn Closing Introduction:Many parents are looking for a school for their children at this Read more…
Deck the halls with boughs of hollyFa la la la, la la la la’Tis the season to be jollyFa la la la, la la la la Christmas is a wonderful and magical season for children and many grown-ups. Sparkling, lighted Christmas trees bring warmth and wonder to a room. We Read more…
“ Our real problem is – what is the goal of education? Are we forming children that are only capable of learning what is already known? Or should we try developing creative and innovative minds, capable of discovery from the preschool age on, throughout life?” Jean Piaget Renowned Psychologist/child development Read more…
Often I will hear parents say: Where did he learn that? I don’t know where this behaviour comes from. Look how well she does that. Who taught her to do that? Well, the answer to these questions is simple. Your child learnt this behaviour from watching someone in their environment. Read more…
“Early Childhood education is the key to the betterment of society.” – Maria Montessori This month we will be talking about the topic of school. Many parents are looking for a school for their children at this time of the year. Some are first-time parents and the task at hand Read more…
“The Loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.” St. Therese of Lisieux This Mother’s Day I would like mothers to remember the very important role that they play in their children’s lives. It is so easy these days in our interesting world to Read more…
“In simplicity there is freedom, Freedom to do less and to enjoy more” Katrina Kenison The simple life, aah simplicity. We all talk about having a simple life or a simple routine but sadly very few of us obtain it. Our lifestyles are anything but simple. In a city where Read more…
“Teachers affect eternity. No one can tell where their influence stops” – Henry Brooks Adam When we think of our school days, there is always the memory of the teacher we loved and there are plenty of stories as to why we loved them so much. There is also the Read more…
Why should we live our lives with the idea of leaving a legacy for generations to come? Simply because others can benefit from what we have left behind for them. When I started building my playschool I started with this idea of leaving a legacy in mind. I wanted to Read more…
Over the 20 years of teaching children, I have come to realise that teachers have this wonderful opportunity to learn from those they teach. Here are 10 lessons I have learnt from the children I have taught over the years. Lesson 1: Be Present It is said that the present Read more…