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Author: Ayisha Hassanali

A child's hands holding a seedling, cradled by an adult's hands.

Love of the Environment

The love of one’s environment is the secret of all human progress and the secret of social evolution… Love of the environment inspires man to learn, to study, to work…. Read more »

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A young person wearing a face mask and a bandaid with hands raised while dancing

COVID-19 Child-Friendly Videos

Here is a great child-friendly video on Covid vaccines, efficacy, and protection:https://twitter.com/Brains_On/status/1389293681669152769?s=20 Also more family friendly videos/info here:https://www.brainson.org/page/coronavirus What does 95% effective mean for a vaccine? We head to a… Read more »

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A child's hands holding the Earth

Harmony With The Earth

The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth. Dr Maria Montessori

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A child observing a snail on a table, a close-up of a snail, a squirrel, a caterpillar in a screened house, and a bird on a branch.

What is Cosmic Education?

Outdoor education allows children to form a relationship with nature, to enjoy and care for it, and discover our interdependence with nature. Children can be encouraged to discover and preserve… Read more »

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Children watering plants, scootering, raking, using a brush and dust pan, using stepping stones, and shoveling.

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education gives children the opportunity to enhance their equilibrium, gross motor and fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, observation skills, and to coordinate the whole body working together while developing… Read more »

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Ayisha sitting near her flower planter on her deck

Spring Planting

Please click to watch the video of Ayisha planting petunias. What is your favourite colour?

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Children pulling weeds, cleaning toys and windows, planting, and watering flowers.

Montessori Outdoor Practical Life

Montessori Outdoor Practical Life activities allow a child to participate in keeping our environment beautiful and well maintained, and to feel like an active participant in their community. These activities… Read more »

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