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The Montessori Approacch at At Alphabetz Montessori

At Alphabetz Montessori, we follow the Montessori method, which emphasizes hands-on learning, self-directed activity, and collaborative play. Our classrooms are designed to inspire and engage young minds, helping children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

🌟 Self-paced learning 🌟 Creative exploration 🌟 Community and collaboration

See how Montessori education can benefit your child: https://alphabetzmontessori.com

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Montessori vs Traditional Education – Which is Better? By Vishwankar Public School

The debate between Montessori and traditional education has been ongoing, each approach offering distinct philosophies and methodologies. While traditional education follows a structured curriculum and teacher-led instruction, Montessori emphasizes child-centered learning and individualized exploration. Both have their merits and drawbacks, making the choice between them a matter of personal preference and alignment with educational goals. In this exploration, we delve into the key principles and differences to shed light on the question of which educational approach might be considered "better."

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Reggio Emilia Philosophy In Early Childhood Learning

Experience the innovative Reggio Emilia philosophy at our preschool. In early childhood education, we believe in encouraging creativity, curiosity, and teamwork. Our Reggio Emilia preschool takes a unique approach that honours each child's basic potential by engaging their imaginations via experiential learning and creative arts. 

Visit www.nidoverdedireggioemilia.com to learn more about our Reggio Emilia-inspired programmes.

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Snowy days are the best days! #naturebathing #inquirybasedlearning #preschool #holcombfarm #westgranby #playbasededucation #playbasedlearning #childcenteredlearning #openendedlearning #snow #snowingranby #snowinct (at Granby Nature Preschool) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmMtONCpal7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today we revised our colors with color jars, and looked for bugs between all the flowers.

An easy at home game for revising colors:

Lay color flashcards on the ground and ask children to place their body parts on a certain color. For example "Can you place your foot on the color green and your hand on the color yellow?"

They have so much fun with this color twister game, and it's a great way to bring learning and physical development together.

Call 33604244 to book a tour and to meet the staff.

‪Preschool 17490333‬

Kindergarten 77814947

Ages 18 months to 6 years on two campuses in Hamala, Bahrain.

EtonHouse International Schools Bahrain | Pre-School | Kindergarten | Primary School

"Shaping the Future Through Education"

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The Clay Pit was an interactive, large-scale clay playground, installed as part of the British Ceramics Biennial. The Clay Pit was a place to play; a place for people to explore clay in it’s various states: liquid, wet, leather, hard, dry and fired. Using a person centred learning approach called Reggio Amelia, participants were invited to create anything that they liked, using as little or as much of the materials as they wished.

4000 participants visited the workshop space during the festival. Community and education groups, visitors and visiting artists used oversized clay tools, creative props and copious amounts of clay to let their imaginations run free.

The designers of the Clay Pit, Dena Bagi and Priska Falin are passionate about the use of clay, with its ability to stimulate learning, create unique tactile experiences and fire the visual senses and creativity. The Clay Pit is supported by the Ceramics and its Dimensions project, which brings museums, universities and research institutes together to provide a view of ceramics past, present and future.

During the festival, I was one of the artists working on the Clay Pit. Participants of all ages, backgrounds and abilities constructed, played, explored and manipulated the material in many different ways. Each of their pieces, were individual in process and unique in appearance. People joined, printed, stamped, built, shaped, modelled and painted with the various states of clay to create some fantastic work. They used the tools provided as well as their hands to create sculptures inspired by foliage, architecture and heritage. Participants created portraits, they made drawings using the liquid clay and built structures using fired ceramics, and created pots inspired by visits to local factories. Visitors combined the various states of clay to create work that had no boundaries. None of the work created was fired, this approach allowed space for freedom with the material. The Clay Pit encouraged communal hands-on play, exploration and construction.

The work created, connected participants to self, community and place. The way people experienced clay whilst meeting new people was wonderful to see. One participant said “I found it really difficult at first, but I worked with the people around me to figure it out! The different states of clay interested me. The clay is tactile and inviting!” Others spoke of their former connection to the potteries industry and how the skills they learned, automatically came back to them when touching clay again.

A local schoolteacher said, “I am surprised at the versatility of clay. I am very interested in how clay can be used in the curriculum for storytelling with clay and setting up landscapes for language!” We saw many visitors come with families, working together as a team! “My Dad created the bricks, and I built the structure!” said one youngster. Some participants took some clay home with them so that they could continue making. It was clear to me that every single person who experienced the Clay Pit found inspiration in some way, whether that was the comfort in working with their family and friends, or discovering clay for the first time as a new material, even though it is so close to our local heritage.

Liquid, wet, leather hard, dry and fired clay was laid out in large scale trenches, inviting participants to help themselves to as much of the material as they wanted. This was an exciting way for participants to have complete control over what they would create from the start, and how they would create it. Participants described the quality and texture of the materials ‘relaxing’, ‘therapeutic’ and ‘calming’. Partakers were surprised at the variance in the different states of the clay. “I found the clay really cold and squishy. I enjoyed the liquid clay as it was useful, yet fun at the same time!” said one younger participant. The slip was “messy and fun!” said another “I got really excited because I didn’t know what was going to happen! The wet clay is the most exciting to me.”

It was interesting to see the contrasting approaches from different age groups. Younger participants seemed much freer in their composition, some just playing for hours. “My son spent three hours in the clay pit. I have never seen him so engaged with a material.” said one parent.

It seemed that older participants were initially unsure of what to create; the free approach can be daunting, yet the outcomes were very interesting. Some participants used previous experiences of clay to help them create. “This experience has got me back in to working with clay.” said a local artist who visited the pit. “I love the free approach, it really is a fantastic way of exploring the material. My approach is really organic. I like going with the flow, and this is really therapeutic. A great way to be free!”

The Clay Pit has been an incredible and invaluable experience for me, as an artist. Seeing the participants enjoying the material that I work with was really inspiring, and has given me a better insight into the importance of projects like this. The drop-in approach has meant that more people could enjoy working with the clay, especially as the workshop space was free, and open all day and every day through the festival. I saw a wide range of approaches to participants working in the clay pit and was surprised at how experimental people could be with very little instruction or guidance. Also, I saw many people unleash their creativity and imagination whilst making. I saw families connect through working together, and friendships form in communities. I am looking forward to seeing how the project develops in the future.

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Nurturing mind nurturing young minds At Alphabetz Montessori

Welcome to Alphabetz Montessori, where we believe in nurturing young minds through the power of Montessori education. Our child-centered approach focuses on fostering independence, creativity, and a love for learning in every child.

Visit our website to learn more about our programs and how we can help your child thrive: https://alphabetzmontessori.com/

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Montessori also recognizes that children do not all learn in the same manner

Montessori also recognizes that children do not all learn in the same manner. So, lessons and activities are tailored to the needs of each child’s developmental stage and academic abilities. A study published by Frontiers of Psychology suggests that a Montessori Education is linked to elevated psychological well-being. The study is one more data point in a growing body of research suggesting that Montessori pedagogy is better for humans than the common model. Read More: https://alphabetzmontessori.com/ https://alphabetzmontessori.com/contact-us.html

[granbynaturepreschool]

A little overdue, however, thank you to @friendsofholcombfarm Jack Lareau who took us on a wonderful walk last Friday. Jack told us many interesting things about our Holcomb Farm property including how trees communicate and that there was a Native American encampment on the land. Jack was wonderfully patient, too, and happily let our little friends explore and play on their own, as well. Here they are pausing to make and play on a makeshift see-saw! 📸: A.F. (current parent) #naturebathing #inquirybasedlearning #preschool #holcombfarm #westgranby #playbasededucation #playbasedlearning #childcenteredlearning #openendedlearning #fallingranby #fallinct #ittakesavillage (at Granby Nature Preschool) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClY4SJCLhyx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[granbynaturepreschool]

We embrace risky play here at Granby Nature Preschool! #naturebathing #inquirybasedlearning #preschool #holcombfarm #westgranby #playbasededucation #playbasedlearning #childcenteredlearning #openendedlearning #fallingranby #fallinct #riskyplay (at Granby Nature Preschool) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClCElEJPo-d/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What a wonderful way to start the weekend! A big thank you to Mr. Emery, of the @granbylandtrust, for sharing his knowledge of Dismal Brook Preserve with us this morning! Mr. Emery was kind enough to take us on a hike (focused on rodents) and share many facts about beavers, culminating with a chance for our friends to see a real beaver dam! We learned so much about the history of the property, and our friends were even invited to have snack inside the historic cabin on site! Thank you for taking the time to share a piece of the Granby Land Trust with our little community! #naturebathing #inquirybasedlearning #preschool #holcombfarm #westgranby #playbasededucation #playbasedlearning #childcenteredlearning #openendedlearning #fallingranby #fallinct #ittakesavillage (at Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1K-FjJyeT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today we are feeling very grateful; grateful for the weather and for being able to be outside! Friends loved being able to enjoy a beautiful morning outside participating in morning meeting, storytime, and having snack. Later, once inside, Miss Olivia helped friends brainstorm ideas for what to put in our gratitude jars. In talking about our favorite part of our day, friends shared that they liked eating snack outside in the cold! #naturebathing #inquirybasedlearning #preschool #holcombfarm #westgranby #playbasededucation #playbasedlearning #childcenteredlearning #openendedlearning #fallingranby #fallinct #letthemplay (at Granby Nature Preschool) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkwE4t9v_Cc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hi everyone! What a crazy two weeks we have had here at GNP! So much sickness, our community is finally starting to feel healthy again. Here are some photos from over the last 2 weeks with descriptions for each one. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work as a community to regain our health! #naturebathing #inquirybasedlearning #preschool #holcombfarm #westgranby #playbasededucation #playbasedlearning #childcenteredlearning #openendedlearning #fallingranby #fallinct #letthemplay #gratitude (at Granby Nature Preschool) https://www.instagram.com/p/CktfLd6vW0U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Greetings! Here at GNP, we have been dealing with many illnesses (teachers included!), which is why we have gotten behind on our daily updates. Thank you for your understanding as we focus on healing as a community so that we can resume our daily postings! Until then, here is a hodge lodge of photos from the past few days. photo 1 and 2: our hike in the woods behind the barn photo 3: face painting for Halloween. Not pictured: a lovely hike with snack under a cozy tree. #naturebathing #inquirybasedlearning #preschool #holcombfarm #westgranby #playbasededucation #playbasedlearning #childcenteredlearning #openendedlearning #fallingranby #fallinct #letthemplay (at Granby Nature Preschool) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkbONvhruRs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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With the return of the sun, came the merry little breezes today at GNP! With that in mind, we decided to stay in the wide open spaces and away from the trees and their branches that were blowing in the breeze. We crossed the street and on our way to the kiosk, we stopped at the stinky mushrooms. The next stop was to our rock houses to see if there have been any changes in the past few days. A short detour to the pond to see if friends could see any signs of animal life, and then on to a new to us meadow where friends had the opportunity to observe the pond from a different vantage point. After a quick stop to sit and enjoy the view (and a rare photo opp with both teachers!), friends played in the meadow. What fun to run and chase the wind and whirling leaves! On our return journey, we discovered a hollowed-out stump. Friends climbed up and immediately noticed that you could see to the bottom! This stump was so large, and with large holes by the roots, that friends would have been able to comfortably climb inside. However, we decided to save for another day. #naturebathing #inquirybasedlearning #preschool #holcombfarm #westgranby #playbasededucation #playbasedlearning #childcenteredlearning #openendedlearning #fallingranby #fallinct #letthemplay (at Granby Nature Preschool) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOsBSNv9yu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We are feeling spoiled here at GNP with the wonderfully warm weather for October! Today we spent the majority of our morning out in the meadow and deep within the forest. One friend pointed out that we could no longer see all the trees which ignited a lively discussion about why. Friends concluded that the trees had disappeared into the fog and that although we couldn't see them, they were still there. Friends made a similar discovery when they were trying to find our classroom, it was hiding in the fog. Once in the forest, friends made another exciting discovery. If you gently shook some of the smaller trees, you were greeted with raining leaves! #naturebathing #inquirybasedlearning #preschool #holcombfarm #westgranby #playbasededucation #playbasedlearning #childcenteredlearning #openendedlearning #fallingranby #fallinct #letthemplay (at Granby Nature Preschool) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkMJLUOP_M3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=