Author Archives: Julia Gorham
Floating and Sinking Game
This is a fun educational game and science experiment which combines the sensory fun of water play with observation of the objects tested. You will need: A large bowl, plastic container, or sink filled with cold water. Different objects … Continue reading
The Secret of Happy Children
By Julia Gorham Children grow and develop the way they do, largely as a result of what we say to them and the way we say it. A child’s mind is full of questions, especially questions of self definition or … Continue reading
Gems of Good Parenting Skills
Written by Julia Gorham How does one cultivate love, respect, sharing, encouragement and responsibility? Here are some tips. Teach your child to love and feel loved with hugs and give your child terms of endearments with your tone of … Continue reading
Paper cup Spring Flowers
By Julia Gorham Get going with the freshness and bounce of Spring with great Spring Kids Crafts! (More to follow) Spring has sprung! Here is a simple spring flower activity to do with your children using paper cups and plastic … Continue reading
Instilling Your Child’s Sense Of Independence And Confidence
Written by Julia Gorham. How do we create independent, confident children? Montessori has some practical guidelines we can use. WHAT CAN YOU DO AT HOME? Let your child have real things. Take time to show him/her how … Continue reading
Benefits of sending your child to a playgroup
Written by Julia Gorham One of the first challenges that parents have to face is whether to send their children to a Playgroup or to leave them at home with Child Carers. Benefits of sending your child to a … Continue reading
Practical tips for toddlers and preschoolers
Written By Julia Gorham In the Montessori classroom we aim to create independent children through the Practical Life exercises which teach basic skills to the child. Everything from pouring to dressing frames will be found on our shelves, to teach … Continue reading
Hanging fan cat face
This is a very artistic artwork that is a stunning decorative addition to your home. The beauty of this artwork is that, as an adult you can prepare a lot of it beforehand and then allow your toddler or younger … Continue reading
Vegetable Sculptures: Potato People
For kids who love to play with their food, or construct things, this is an ideal craft activity. It’s really fun for them to build a potato person with different fruit and vegetables and then pick it off afterwards and … Continue reading
It’s the little things that leave a big mark
Written by Julia Gorham If only we could freeze the moments of time with our children. Treasure the moments you have together, put aside distractions and simply enjoy what you are doing together Children have a gift for joyfully living … Continue reading
