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Our HMP Animals Tale
Hatfield Montessori is a school which emphasizes the importance of a love for Nature and our environment. We have had pets at school from soon after the school’s inception. Rabbits Much as we loved them, and enjoyed seeing the babies, it soon became evident we couldn’t keep up with finding homes for new arrivals. One of the babies was adopted by a German family and lived a charmed life as their dearly loved pet. When they returned to Germany, Sandra went with them and lived for 8 years as an immigrant to Europe. Guinea pigs Once acquired we ensured that there was no further breeding. Guinea pigs are extremely cute…
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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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First Day Of School
Hatfield Montessori Preschool reopens on the 22 nd January 2024. For some of the children this will be their first experience of attending school and being away from a parent. Much of what was said in the previous blog about “Transitions” will apply. The first day of school can be a challenging and emotional time for both of you. You may feel a mix of pride, sadness, anxiety, and guilt as you say goodbye to your little one. But don’t worry, you are not alone in this. Many parents go through the same experience and there aresome helpful tips to ease the transition. Here are some of them: Prepare yourself…
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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.
