Have you seen this amazing building at Whole Earth Montessori School? It was designed by Paul Michael Davis Architects (more images here) inspired by the Trinomial Cube, each of the twenty-seven blocks in the Trinomial Cube is represented by a window. 

It looks amazing outside and inside.

If you liked The Little Montessori Me Picture Book (AU here) by Inez Bunclark, you might also like the new release Taking Care of Myself (AU here). I would recommend both for toddlers to primary school children. 

Taking Care of Myself takes the reader through the day of the child in a Montessori style home starting with the child waking in the morning then getting dressed independently, brushing their hair, independently wiping their nose, washing hands, putting on shoes, going for a walk, putting a coat, hat and sunscreen on, having a bath, brushing teeth and lastly getting ready for bed.

This is a lovely book for children who may find the images familiar or who can relate to the child in the story. This is also an excellent resource for children who may not be doing all of these care of self activities independently but may need encouragement.

Following my article about Musical Books About the Orchestra, I've been asked about our online Music Lessons (pictured above). Our Music Lessons are run by The Music Garden, based on Suzuki music education. At one of Otto's recent playgroup sessions, every child attending had at some time attended both Montessori Toddler classes and The Music Garden lessons, showing we are like-minded parents that enjoy both approaches. It's almost the end of term and I'm not sure about the future of the online lessons or if all classes will be in person (Sydney) next year.  

I've also been enjoying:

• Everything by Montessori Assistant - on Facebook. 
• Finger tracing enhances learning: evidence for 100-year-old practice. Tracing makes learning easier, faster, and more motivating. - at The University of Sydney.
• As a Montessori teacher, I know the importance of outdoor time. The answer is always outside. - at Insider. 
• Learning the ropes: why Germany is building risk into its playgrounds. Lofty climbing towers are part of trend away from total safety and towards teaching children to navigate difficult situations. - at The Guardian. 
• Children learn science in nature play long before they get to school classrooms and labs. - at The Conversation.
• Giving: Cardboard Gifts for Kids - at Reading My Tea Leaves.

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