The winner of the Dr Nicola Chisnall Memorial Award 2018 was Montessori at Moturoa Primary School – Environmental Quest. You can read their application in Montessori Voices Issue 92. (Dec 2018)or download below.
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It was wonderful to see so many attending MANZ Conference 2018. There were 310 attendees (our best number yet), 25 exhibitors (a record number) and amazing speakers; both international and NZ. Reading the evaluations of attendees, it appears that those attedning gained a lot from it. The September issue of e-zine Informed had reflections written…
Read moreMANZ Study Grant for 2018 was awarded to Tracey Bangs of Fountain City Montessori. This was to assist with the costs of attending the MMEF AMI Montessori Assistants Certificate Course Birth to Three in September 2018.
Read moreJane McLeod, from Little Earth Queenstown is the recipient of the Binda Goldsbrough Research Fund. Jane’s research is entitled “Repositioning the Montessori Method Within a Contemporary Mathematical Approach”
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Conference has been and gone with us all having the opportunity to listen, learn, reflect and of course network with one another. We were very fortunate to have Peta Gibson, Robin Padar, Michael Duffy, Jan Gaffney and Eve Scott as our speakers who were all well received. Some comments from attendees include: Fantastic to have…
Read moreThe winner of the Dr Nicola Chisnall Memorial Award 2017 was Wee Wisdom Paeroa. A little Wisdom Goes A Long Way ….. tells the story of building a future for the children of Paeroa.
Read moreThe Children’s Corner Howick were the winners of this award 2016. Their submission Learning in the Community told the story of the relationship they had been building with the local rest home Howick Baptist Healthcare (HBH).
Read moreIn mid-September best selling author Daniel Pink hosted another best selling author, Paul Tough, on his internet broadcast talk show, Office Hours. Paul Tough is the author of the recently released book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. Wendy Calise, principal of Countryside Montessori in Illonois, USA and the driving force…
Read moreIf we look closely at Maria Montessori’s writings we notice how much she emphasised children’s need for routine and purposeful activity so you could organise your holiday with your child with these two principles in mind. Before the holidays start I would recommend discussing or creating a daily routine with your child. What needs doing…
Read moreDr Nicola Chisnall died after a two-year battle with cancer. Her funeral was held in Auckland, New Zealand on September 24, 2013. Nicky and her family wanted her funeral service to highight the different parts of her life. This tribute about her outstanding contribution to Montessori education was made by Ana Pickering, former executive officer…
Read moreI first learned about Montessori when my sister’s children started going to Montessori, about 22 years ago. However it was a number of years later that I started working in Montessori. I started with 3-6 children but now I have been teaching 6-9 year olds for several years. It is difficult to recall what first…
Read moreSeven suggestions from collaboration, to good leadership, from observation to opportunity. What Montessori values can you use in your parenting? Foster a spirit of collaboration with your child Building collaboration with children involves taking an interest in them as human beings – let your child know that you enjoy their company. Listen to your child…
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