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Early Childhood Education and Care News
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September 21, 2021
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Kia ora, this week five easy and effective Montessori techniques to try in your service. Also, spring has sprung and we've some gorgeous green ideas for celebrating the warmer weather.
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5 Montessori techniques to try
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While adopting the Montessori programme in its entirety is a significant undertaking for any service, there are a few key elements you can take away from this multi-layered child-led approach to learning, adding them to your own service to encourage self-esteem, self-awareness, self-discipline and independence among the children in your care.
Montessori teachings and practices are in many ways aligned with Te Whariki's principles of the empowerment and holistic development of young children through their educational journey and are especially helpful in encouraging the outcomes of contribution, communication and exploration.
Here are five aspects of the Montessori approach that you can try to share the Montessori ideals with staff and the children in your care, for a well-rounded approach to early learning.
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Celebrate spring with a green wall |
With the weather warming up, it's a great time to get the children outside and into the sun and fresh air for some garden fun.
Here are three ways to encourage tiny green thumbs to spend time in the garden day-after-day as they put these projects together and enjoy watching them grow.
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