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Beyond Inspired | Harnessing Curiosity – Bonnie’s Pre-Primary Program

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The Montessori Pre-Primary 3-6 Program is designed as a three-year cycle. The knowledge the children acquire in the first two years take form and now they are challenged to extend on their learning and be open to new possibilities and concepts. The teachers and children form a bond within this three-year cycle and the teachers know what materials to provide to support each individual child. The third year (kindergarten year)...
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Beyond Inspired | Harnessing Curiosity – Christine’s Pre-Primary Program

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Firstly, thank you to Estelle (Antoine’s mum) and her family for volunteering their time to be our class parents. Thank you to all our families that are continuously contributing to the smooth functioning of our classroom. The Prepared Environment in a 3-6 classroom encourages children to consider both objects and others. Because the environment is adapted to their inner needs, it is attractive and stimulating to them. Everything in the...
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Beyond Inspired | Harnessing Curiosity – Natasha’s Pre-Primary Program

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Hear from one of our Pre-Primary (3-6 Years) Directors - Natasha Williams and Classroom Assistant Mag O'Hearn, as they share the exciting learning that has happened in their class so far this year. The 3-6 environment is absolutely built, prepared and arranged with the 3-6 child in mind. It took Dr Maria Montessori many years of observation to understand what the child of this age was telling her that they...
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Beyond Accomplished – Expanding Horizons

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Almos Szarka-Kovacs started at FMS in our lower Primary (6-9 Years) after going to another school for Kindergarten.  He chatted about how there was way too much free time in his other school and not a lot to do.  Although he liked all the playing, he was just a little bored and wanted to learn to read.  One of his first memories of visiting FMS was seeing a library full...
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5 Reasons Your Child Should Keep A Journal (and how you can get them started)

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Looks like we’ll all be holidaying at home this coming winter or at least in New South Wales!  So, whether a major family road trip is on the cards or you plan to take a more low-key and local approach, your child is sure to have some fun experiences and adventures.  Capturing these experiences can be done a variety of ways, and one way is to write them down! Journaling...
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Getting the most out of Transparent Classroom

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Transparent Classroom is an exciting tool Forestville Montessori School is using to make the "FMS experience" even better! Parents can use it to be in-the-know about what is happening in the classroom. Teachers can use the program to lesson plan, make observation notes, and record mastery of lessons. All records of lessons, pictures taken by your child's teacher, and parent/teacher conference reports are kept in one convenient place for parents...
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Beyond Accomplished – Expanding Horizons

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“I’ve been at FMS for a very long time because I started in 0-3.” Marlin’s early memories of FMS are peppered with practical life activities like scrubbing clothes on a wooden board, planting strawberries in the garden with his mum and great learning using the Montessori materials.  Along with other FMS families,  the Olsen family planted the beautiful banana tree that we all love today that stands proudly outside the...
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Raising a Reader

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Over the years, study after study has proven the importance of emphasizing reading in the lives of young children.  The benefits are numerous and varied, and you can learn about just a few of them here. You have no doubt heard the advice before, but here are four simple steps to raising your child as a reader. Read aloud to your child If you don’t already, now is a great...
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Beyond Accomplished – Expanding Horizons

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Students graduating from our Upper Primary 9-12 Program share their experiences from their time at FMS. Read on to hear from Jade Mantica about her experiences. It all started 11 years ago when Jade Mantica started FMS in the NIDO Program. “I can still remember planting peas .  I planted so many pea plants that my mum had to throw some away.  It was my favourite thing to do.  I...
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Assessment in Montessori Schools

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Testing is a hot-button topic for many families.  It’s important to know a school’s stance on assessments.  Read on to get an idea of where Montessori schools stand. Let’s Define Assessment… Merriam-Webster defines assessment as: “the action or an instance of making a judgment about something : the act of assessing something”. If we take a look at the evolution of the word itself, we find that assess comes from...
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