Spring has a way of turning our little park in the heart of Sandton into the richest classroom we have. The tulip bulbs the children pressed into the soil months ago are pushing up green shoots, the trees overhead are budding, and every walk to the garden becomes a small expedition into new colours, textures, and smells. Why Spring Suits the Montessori Way Dr. Maria Montessori believed nature was not a backdrop for learning but a teacher in its own right. Spring makes that especially visible....

As adults, our first instinct is often to keep children clean. We wipe sticky hands, brush off muddy knees, and sometimes hesitate when we see a child enthusiastically mixing mud, water, sand, and leaves together. Yet for young children, getting dirty is not just fun – it is an essential part of learning. At Field and Study Montessori Preschool, sensory play forms an important part of our daily programme. Whether children are creating imaginative recipes in our mud kitchen, exploring one of...

As the owner and teacher at a preschool located in a country setting, I have observed the benefits and wonders of nature for Preschoolers. Children who experience nature and an outdoor learning environment will find this contributes to their healthy development. With our children having access to modern technology, there is little time in their lives to connect with the multitude of delights of creation As an educator, I ensure that the children who attend my countrypreschool become close to...