Our recent updates!

It has been a while since we posted new happenings, and we are delighted to make a comeback with an exciting continuation of our journey in Mawlamyine- Myanmar.

As usual we began by providing the teachers with a two week in-house- basic Montessori training in May, with a view to equip them with basic Montessori principles and more especially to enable them link the children to activities and experiences in the prepared environment. The first week we focused on the theory and lesson presentations while the second we created few materials for child use. The training was also attended by many participants from other organizations and schools around Myanmar.

In house- basic Montessori  training - theory session.

In connection to this, we have converted Shwe Naut Taung School with a total of 100+ children who will benefit from the Montessori program.

At the moment we are at the first stages of guiding the children to develop order, coordination, independence and concentration through the various practical life activities. We have noticed an interesting natural drive need as the children want to do things for themselves, repeat activities over and over and act accordingly with so much joy.

I can wash my own hands!

For instance, the hand washing and drying using the individual hand towels has stimulated conversations among children as they spend time outside admiring and talking about the arrangement of the towels. This has also brought a sense of achievement among the children as they have gained confidence by learning how to care for themselves after using the toilet, after wiping their noses and before eating.

“The exercises of practical life are formative activities, a work of adaptation to the environment.” Dr. Maria Montessori.

Now ! the actual work has begun …… please come back for some more updates as the children gradually progress.