MANZ Study Grant 2018
MANZ 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 moreBinda Goldsbrough Research Fund 2018
Jane 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”
Read moreMANZ Conference 2017
The 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…
Read moreDr Nicola Chisnall Memorial Award 2017
The 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 moreDr. Nicola Chisnall Memorial Award 2016
The Children’s Corner Howick was the winner of this award in 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). Preschool Community Programme Dr Chisnall Submission
Read moreHow Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
In 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 Illinois, USA and the driving force behind…
Read moreWhat to do at home in the holidays when your child is missing Montessori
If 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 to…
Read moreTribute to Dr Nicola Chisnall (1955-2013)
Dr 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 highlight the different parts of her life. This tribute to her outstanding contribution to Montessori education was made by Ana Pickering, former executive officer…
Read moreTania Gaffney is a Montessori 6-12 teacher and loves those ‘aha moments’
I 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 caught my…
Read moreSeven Suggestions for Parenting from Collaboration to Freedom
Seven 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…
Read moreWhy young children like to do the same activities each day
It can be very beneficial for young children to choose the same activities every day. By repeating and repeating the activity, your child is mastering the skill or refining her understanding of the concepts involved. While the child is still learning and gaining from the activity, a Montessori teacher would not deter her from choosing…
Read moreSupporting your young child’s pathway to literacy at home
One of the most common questions that I hear from parents is, “What can I do at home to help my child read?” The urge to help your child is understandable since literacy is a fundamental life skill; when your child has mastered it, you can breathe a little easier as a parent. You may…
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