Walk to Italy – Waterford
First stop Waterford! Waterford is Irelands oldest city situated on the southeast coast. It was founded by Vikings in 914 A.D and parts of it’s ancient walled core remain today. Waterford is best known for manufacturing glass with Waterford Crystal first being produced in 1783. If you plan on staying a night or two, you […]
Help! BAH Montessori Routes at SNMCI
You may have heard about the Level 8 BA Honours Montessori Education programme at St Nicholas Montessori College that allows students to graduate before 2023 and register under Route 4 of the Teaching Council, allowing graduates to work in special education settings (see more on Route 4 here!). While we are thrilled to have this […]
Dementia Care and COVID-19: How do we move forward?
Insights from Jennifer Brush, Montessori Education for Ageing and Dementia Programme Director All of us have been impacted by COVID-19 in many ways, both professionally and personally. The presence of the virus has also created some significant challenges for those living with dementia, especially for those living in long term care communities. In addition, as […]
What is Montessori for Dementia?
By Jennifer Brush What is Montessori for Dementia? I am asked a lot to define Montessori for dementia. Many people have heard of Montessori schools for children, but are not clear how it applies to adults. Montessori philosophy, based on the principles of free choice and purposeful activity, has historically been focused on children’s education. […]
How to Use Montessori Materials with Older Adults
By Jennifer Brush Engaging, beautiful and purposeful, Montessori materials are great for everyone. Just as Montessori classroom teachers guide and support students instead of lecturing to them, Montessori staff guide and support older adults instead of doing everything for them. Staff and elders work shoulder to shoulder as equally valued members of a shared community. […]
Walk To Italy – Virtual Fundraiser
Join SMSI in the Walk to Chiaravalle, Italy! A fundraising activity inspired by the birthplace of Maria Montessori. Join in with members, parents, faculty staff and students as we walk virtually from Dun Laoghaire to Chiaravalle, ‘passing through’ some well-known (and not so well-known) corners of Europe. At each ‘stop’ you will receive an update […]
Mood Re-Boot, a Free Wellness Webinar Series
St Nicholas Montessori Society is hosting the free wellness webinar on Resilience, Mental Health and Wellbeing virtually, “Mood Re-Boot” to give us a kick start on refreshing our mindsets and hearts after a long year. This free wellness webinar series is available to the general public. Should you wish to make a donation to SMSI, […]
5 Tips to Homeschool Like a Montessori Teacher
Written by Mackenzie Young West with personal tips and anecdotes as “Siobhan Says” from St Nicholas Montessori Education B.Ed Montessori Education Programme Director, Siobhan O’Reilly. Tip 1: Sensory Play is Important Sensory Play is an important part in Montessori education. This is a type of learning for the child that uses the senses: touch, smell, see, […]
4 Sensorial Activities to do at Home
What are Sensorial Activities? Sensorial activities are integral in Montessori education. Maria Montessori herself was a firm believer in including the senses in education, because it helps the child become more logical, perceptive and aware. Of course there are so many sensory activities that are done in the Montessori classroom, but we have comprised a […]
6 Practical Life Activities for Homeschooling
What is Practice Life? We find ourselves in a strange time and for those of us who are not trained in teaching and learning, this season may be difficult. How do we think of activities that are achievable for our child, and yet educational? What can we use around the house without having to pay […]