Montessori
Heffalump – are you sure that’s the right spelling?
April 20, 2012 | 
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I’m afraid that this week’s blog is going to be something of a hotch potch. I started off inspired by Shelley’s blog about poetry a couple of weeks ago. I was thinking how much I enjoyed poems with strange words in them as a child – and how I can still quote parts by heart even now. Read the rest of this entry »
Snap!
Despite the recent cold weather the days are starting to getting longer, so there’s no better time to get the children doing projects using a camera. Read the rest of this entry »
We are welcoming a new addition to the Artful Dodgers family – a Twitter account! Why not follow us and keep up to date with the latest special offers, new arrivals, events and important dates. Our monika is @OlisArtClub. Hope to see you there! Read the rest of this entry »
Valentine’s Day is on its way
Only a couple of weeks to go before Valentine’s day. So this week let’s look at some ideas that can be used to mark the day – but also extended so that they can be used all year round. Read the rest of this entry »
Once Upon A Time
At the moment, all thoughts are on Christmas, but in the blink of an eye it will be over and the New Year will be upon us. So what better time to talk about ‘time’ Read the rest of this entry »
Indoor Water Play
I know we usually associate water play with summer but there’re still lots of valuable lessons that can be learned inside – and plenty of fun too! Read the rest of this entry »
Follow the yellow brick road
A couple of weeks ago I went to a Flower Festival at Houghton Towers near Blackburn. The theme was Fairy Tales and the work and creativity that had gone into preparing the 80-plus exhibits was incredible. Read the rest of this entry »
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Do you teach French or Spanish or Italian or Czech or…?
September 26th is European Day of Languages – a day to encourage people of all ages, from all walks of life to speak a different language. And, if they start young, they’ll soak it up like sponges! Read the rest of this entry »
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The Language of Colour
I always think of colour at this time of year – gardens are crammed with it and what sunshine we get heightens the effect. So, it’s an ideal time to use your colour tablets as a starting point for activities. Read the rest of this entry »
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Montessori Worldwide
Over the past couple of years we’ve been supplying equipment to a nursery in Nigeria. It’s a new start-up called ‘Cuddles Place’ and appears to be thriving under its owner. Read the rest of this entry »
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