The Fifth Great Lesson, “The Story of Numbers,” is a journey through the history of mathematics, exploring the development of numeric systems from their earliest origins to the…
With the Fourth Great Story, the journey through time continues. We invite the children to recall how Earth formed, how plants and animals came, and at last, when…
“What the hand does, the mind remembers.” — Maria Montessori Over the past few weeks, students in the Rainbow Lorikeet classroom have been exploring fractions. Maria Montessori understood…
Last week, our Cycle 1 Receptions celebrated an important milestone — 100 days of school! To mark the occasion, Tash’s class and Rachel and Olivia’s class took part…
We are delighted to share the successful opening of our newly completed toilet and verandah facilities at Southern Montessori. This important project enhances our school’s infrastructure, ensuring a…
What an exciting term it’s been in Cycle 1! Our students have been busy exploring, creating, and deepening their understanding of the world around them through a wide…
In our Early Learning Center, we are excited to begin another enriching term of learning, growth, and discovery, with a special welcome to our new children and their…
In Montessori education, mathematical concepts are introduced through carefully sequenced, hands-on materials that guide children from concrete experiences to abstract understanding. A key component of this journey in…
To mark the beginning of Mother’s Day weekend, our Middle School students hosted a beautiful community event — our first-ever Mother’s Day Paint and High-sip. Inspired by the…
How long have you been teaching? This is my first year of teaching! I graduated from Flinders University at the end of 2024 with a Bachelor of Education…
As already alluded to, the Great Stories are an umbrella for the entire scope of the Montessori 6-12 curriculum. They contain moral lessons, and relate to feelings, will,…
Dear Families, What are the indicators that a Montessori classroom is truly flourishing? In her inspiring book The Montessori Potential, Paula Lillard Preschlack shares a simple but powerful…
