The development of a young child is facilitated by the absorbent mind and unique periods of sensitivity to the environment that nurture skills, knowledge and understanding of the material, social, natural and social worlds in which the child participates. It is a distinctive flow of relationships and experiences of which the young child becomes increasingly…
Read moreI first discovered Montessori as a young mother in the late 1980’s, when I visited an early childhood expo in Auckland. Several Montessori preschools had a display of photos and information about the Montessori method. I was captivated and it just felt so right. I started to find out more about Montessori. Prior to having…
Read moreWhen an older child is encouraged to help a younger child in a Montessori classroom, their own learning is surprisingly enhanced, rather than limited. The older child is more sensitive to the degree of help the younger child needs, intuitively respecting the essential need of childhood which is not to be helped unnecessarily. In ‘teaching’…
Read moreI was a child at a Montessori children’s house until I was seven years old. I did not realize that, however until I was an adult and began to look in to Montessori as a career. I had pursued outdoor education/experiential education as an undergraduate and wanted to know more. I researched Montessori and discovered…
Read moreDr Maria Montessori boldly stated ‘The child is both a hope and promise for mankind. If we therefore mind this embryo as our most precious treasure, we will be working for the greatness of humanity’. How can you mind your children as your ‘most precious treasure’ and enable them to become resilient, caring, able, empathetic…
Read moreDiscover Montessori offers an opportunity for poeple new to Montessori eduaction to learn more from experienced educators. In 2014 the following workshops were offered at the MANZ Conference in New Plymouth. Montessori for Bumps and Babies Tia Wooller, Matakana Tia endeavors to share as much as she can about what adults can do for the…
Read moreThe second Discover Montessori was held in Wellington, New Zealand in April, 2013. We hope you enjoy the videos from this event. Montessori – remarkable and life-long (approx 30min) Pam Shand Montessori education has a reputation for providing young children with a calm, peaceful environment in which to learn, with respectful teachers willing to coach…
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It’s incredible to comprehend that MANZ Conference 2016 is finished. By all accounts, it was amazing. We had fantastic speakers in Wendy Calise, Sarah Werner Andrews and Peta Gibson as well as Cathy Wilson, Krista Kerr, Rene Novak, Rukshat Singh and Layla Barker. Record attendees helped create an amazing atmosphere. Thank-you to all who attended and…
Read moreThe winner of the 2015 award was Meraki Montessori in Silverdale, Auckland. A school that community built. Meraki Montessori paid tribute to the community that enabled the establishment of New Zealand’s newest Montessori primary school. “We would like to nominate for this award ALL of the amazing community that gave up their time and Christmas break to…
Read moreA pathway to creative expression. He ara hei whakaputa i te wairua auaha The conference is over … many thanks to Polli Soholt and Marcia Perez who made the long trip from the United States to join our community in New Zealand. Thanks also to the New Zealand speakers who shared their work on the…
Read moreWhat do Montessori students say when they reflect on their experience in Montessori learning communities ? MANZ 2013 Conference, April 2013 Wellington, New Zealand Address by two Montessori high school students at conference opening Two Montessori high school students from Wa Ora Montessori School in New Zealand address the delegates at the opening of the…
Read moreThe Reflective Montessori Practitioner Te Pouaaki Huritao o Montessori The conference is over for another year. Thanks to our international speakers Uma Ramani and Jamie Rue, to Nicki Dowling and Karen MacKay from Massey University and to all the New Zealand teachers who presented at the Montessori Journey to Excellence BusStop. Feedback has been amazing…
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