Here at Montessorikiwi we know every family and situation is different. While some families who are stuck at home due to the current virus may be fine on a loose structure others need the certainty of knowing what is coming...
In hard times, it can be really hard to find up. As a person with life long chronic mental illness I know that it can be hard to find light sometimes. My husband who is a counselling student reminded me...
I am delighted to introduce you to my freebie library. This bundle of resources would retail at over $35 and includes something for all NZ teachers Back to School Sudoku Colour puzzle square (Māori) Famous NZers mini booklet I spy...
I've had the recent privilege of working at three schools in three years. Here are some things I've learnt. 1) Ask questions If you aren't sure, ask! You know who is great at answering questions? Support Staff! Support Staff know...
I think there is a fine line between having representations of children's work up on the wall for them to feel like the class is their own and visual pollution. Last year I went for PD at another school. The...
What do parents want their children to learn about the Treaty of Waitangi? I asked different families their views and got the following responses: "When, why, what, where and who signed it including pre and post history of signing Age...
The beginning of the year is often full of excitement for teachers. Who isn't to like the fact that the classroom is tidy and you have a full stash of whiteboard pens? Hands up if you have ever done one...
Waitangi Day is such an important day for New Zealand. It is also a hard subject to teach about and a big one to approach at the start of the school year! What way do you go with it...
Matariki is such a great time of the year. Some people have suggested that it be a national holiday. There has been an upsurge in interest in Matariki especially in the last 10 years. Just looking at the MOE resources...