In May 2015 I had the pleasure of meeting Nacee Mercier and her family when they were visiting the Netherlands. At the time, opening a school in Africa was just a twinkle in her eye. But with this woman’s dedication, openness, honesty and commitment, I knew it would happen. Fast forward to October 2016 and Moonflower Montessori School in The Gambia opens with two Montessori classrooms – one toddler class and one preschooler class. (You can find out more about Montessori in The Gambia … [Read more...] about 5 things you can learn from a Montessori school in The Gambia(!) and apply at home
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See how to be inspired by this classroom!
Tour of The Hut, Possum Creek, Australia with Ruth Barker Do I have a treat for you today. Well, I don’t know about you but I get so inspired when I get to peek into other Montessori classrooms. And Ruth Barker’s is one of the loveliest you might find. The Hut is a Montessori toddler and preschooler classroom located in northern NSW in Australia in Possum Creek. A little slice of paradise. (To orient you, the nearest by place I recognised on the map was Byron Bay.) It will also help … [Read more...] about See how to be inspired by this classroom!
Tour of a Montessori toddler classroom in Amsterdam
Welcome to our new space. Some of you have not yet had a chance to visit. So I would love to show you around. The classroom is set up today for a parent-toddler class for children from 16 months to 3 years. We are lucky to have a lot of light in this space and some gorgeous original features which give it a cosy feel. I chose a rug in this room that you might find in a home, lots of plants, soft curtains and cushions for parents to sit on. It’s just like having the kids come visit me at home. … [Read more...] about Tour of a Montessori toddler classroom in Amsterdam