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As a teacher with years of classroom experience and a background in Montessori education, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact of child-led learning and thoughtfully prepared environments. Montessori principles have deeply influenced how I view education—valuing independence, curiosity, and respect for each child’s unique pace. Alongside this, I’m committed to grounding teaching in the science of learning, research-proven methods that support deep understanding and long-

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Stop for a moment. Breathe. Now, before you start diving into the depths of the hundreds of online education...

I started gardening with my students and saw a positive shift in classroom culture, students’ habits and their self-directed learning.

It is high time we start an honest, informed conversation with our students about financial literacy.

How can teachers improve their work-life balance? Take these practical steps to regain your time as a teacher.

Role modelling is a valuable teaching tool when managing classroom behaviour and developing children's essential self-control skills.

Curriculum integration s not only about crossing subject areas. There are some key points many teachers fail to see.

A common mistake I see teachers make is money going from their salary into their classrooms. It doesn't have to be that way.

We’ve all heard that ‘honesty is the best policy’, so why aren’t we integrating this into everyday lessons and experiences with students?

A cornerstone of the Montessori method is to give freedom to the child, but what some cannot see is that it comes with responsibility.

STEAM is tough if children don't like making mistakes! I have found 3 great picture books to encourage them to take risks (and have fun)!

At the door to my new classroom, the small five-year-old shyly held out their hand for me to shake. Welcoming me into the world of Maria Montessori. ©readyteachlearn When I first saw the advertisement for a Montessori primary teacher in Auckland, I was immediately drawn in. I had been without inspiration and was rapidly losing interest in teaching in my position at a state school. It was the middle of a teaching crisis in New Zealand, with more teachers leaving the profession

Teaching resilience to children is pivotal in setting them up for a successful and happy life. A longitudinal study in New Zealand followed 1,000 people from birth to 32 years to track their success in life (Moffitt et al. , 2011). The study found that children were more likely to be in good health, making good life choices and were a lot happier if they were taught self-control skills as children. What do self-control skills have to do with resilience? Self-control is the ab