“The child will show us the way…”
Dear Supporters of the Maria Montessori Education Foundation, we’ve got another event-packed newsletter for you this month…
“The child will show us the way…”
mmef.alumni@gmail.com.
July Workshop Reminder:
‘Montessori Orientation – Follow the Child’
Wellington – Wednesday 20th July – Friday 22nd July
Auckland – Saturday 16th July – Monday 18th July
Enjoy an end-of-term break in the glorious wine region of Matakana! Or check out New Zealand’s largest Montessori school! All while exploring Montessori’s key principles. That’s what these two workshops, which you can attend in either Auckland or Wellington, give you the chance to do.
(And the start time of the Auckland 3-day workshop allows you to visit the famous Matakana Farmer’s Market en route.)
The workshops are open to classroom assistants, ECE teachers, parents, school administrators and owners. They’re an ideal workshop for:
- those working as an assistant in a Montessori environment
- anyone considering Montessori teacher training in the future
- parents to deepen their understanding of Montessori in the home
During the first six years of life, each child creates their individual personality. They acquire language, co-ordinate their movements and take in the cultural traits of those around them. The experiences of the child from birth to six will shape the unique adult he/she will become. What guidance can be gleaned from Montessori to support the child’s natural development? Is the physical environment key? What is the adult’s role? How do we elicit each child’s inner potential?
These ideas and more will be the springboard for a lively 3 day workshop with our Director of Training – Cheryl Ferreira.
Babies
And as a little light entertainment – this brilliant movie currently doing the rounds is a must see!!
The masterful filming follows four babies from Namibia, Japan, San Francisco & Mongolia. Without narration, the camera begins rolling as the babies take their first breath and concludes as each one begins to walk…. As the film finished at my nearby cinema, a communal sigh could be heard!
It is priceless!
And finally…
It’s time to start thinking about the 2012 3-6 diploma course, starting in January!
Visit the MMEF website www.mmef.org.nz for the next AMI 3-6 diploma course dates and download your application form today—or send the link to someone who might benefit.
MMEF is accepting enrolments now with interviews being arranged for July! And, of course, please approach us if you have any questions about having your school sponsor a student who might become the next (or the first!) AMI director/directress in your environment.
Please email mmef@ihug.co.nz with your comments, thoughts and suggestions.
Ka Kite,
Carol, Tia, Anna, Shirley, & Lynne
MMEF TRUSTEES
