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The nature of the heart and the heart of nature
An article by Douwe van der Zee (This article is published here as a tribute to Douwe who was linked to HMP for many years but sadly died in a motor accident in 2016) The path of Humanity .I think it is fairly obvious now that humanity as a whole is set on a path of self-destruction. Something is very wrong. But what? Millions of ‘experts’, religious people, scientist and others all claim to have the answer. “Just follow my theory and things will come right”. “Just pray to my God and things will come right”. “Just follow my values and things will come right.” But they don’t. In fact,…
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Open Day 8th June 2024
An Open Day at a Montessori School is a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers who are interested in enrolling a child to observe and experience the environment firsthand, interact with teachers and staff, and gain a deeper understanding of the Montessori philosophy and approach. 1. By visiting the Montessori learning environment parents can see how the classroom is arranged and how the space is designed to promote independence, exploration, and engagement. Seeing the environment and the specially designed Montessori materials leads to an understanding of how Montessori principles are implemented. 2. Open days offer a chance to meet the staff and ask questions about the curriculum, teaching method and…
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Transitions: Support your Child through Change
In this blog, HMP's Lead Guide Anki, defines different transitions, how they are experienced by children and how we can support them.
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The Importance of Reading with Children
Through her findings, Maria Montessori connected the construction of intelligence with the imagination. The imagination is stimulated by stories.
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The Three-Year Montessori Cycle
In Montessori education, the three-year cycle is a key feature of the preschool program. It refers to the multi-age grouping of children in a classroom for three years, typically spanning ages 3-6.
