Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Montessori Around the World - Beijing

As you all know Montessori schools have been around for a very long time - a great testament not only a great testament to Mari Montessori, but also to the method itself. It shows that the method is not only solid, but also adaptable to the many changes which have happened since her first school opened in 1906.

These days you can find Montessori schools just about anywhere, ranging in size, shape, and number of years that students can study there. One thing that is constant with all the schools, though, is the enthusiasm of the staff and the energy and happiness of the children who attend these schools.

One thing I like to do is visit some of the sites of the schools to see what is happening there and look for new ideas. One of my favourite sites and, indeed a very impressive school, is The Children's House Montessori Kindergarten. They have some wonderful programs and an interesting variety of teachers, including one Malaysian, with a variety of backgrounds.

Even the website for the school is full of energy and just about bounces off the screen. Please take a few minutes to visit it and see what is happening at the Beijing school. One word of warning, though, make sure the volume on your computer is turned on - but not too high! The address for the site is http://www.montessoribeijing.com/ens/

Enjoy!

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