Girl in the arms of father in a field

A part of our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Baby gazing at the viewer

A part of our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Young girl sitting in park

A part of our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Mother gazing down at baby

A part of our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

In March 2021 some students from our Children’s House went on an adventure to the Queensland Museum to experience and learn about the hatching of loggerhead turtles. The experience is presented as part of the World Science Festival.

The experience is very personal with only small booked groups allowed into the exhibit at one time. Some Microplastics and Environmental Health research students from The University of Queensland spent time talking to the children about pollution and switching out items that negatively impact the environment and wildlife.

Gavin McCormack and children

Teachers shape the future of our world. They educate our future leaders, and the responsibility of our planet lies in their hands.

Very young children have a strong tendency towards order.

Child in Montessori classroom writing Chinese characters

In a Montessori classroom all children work at their own pace and rhythm, taking into account their interests, strengths and weaknesses.  This means a child with learning difficulties or a  “gifted” child can be in the same class as they are able to work at a level that meets their particular needs.

One of the key characteristics of Montessori education is that it supports individualised learning.  Each child has a tailored programme allowing children to work at their own ability level at a pace that is suitable for each of them as they experience their own learning pathway.

Young child focusing on picture on wall of Montessori classroom

A part of our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Child and father squeezing juice in Montessori parent toddler group

A part of our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Young child washing up in Montessori classroom

A part of our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Group of young children and teacher in Montessori infant community

A part of our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Child in Montessori classroom

A part of our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.

Child walking on a line

Practical Life activities in a Montessori classroom assist the child to control and coordinate their moments, and one of the earliest activities introduced in a 3-6 classroom is called “Walking on the Line”.  Montessori saw this as a natural extension of something children liked to do (walking on curbs or tracks) and developed the activity not only to help them control their body, develop balance and perfect equilibrium, but to strengthen the mind’s control of its body’s movements.

Baby held by mother

A part of our weekly series of thoughts from Maria Montessori's work and writings - designed to promote further reflection on professional practice.