Author Archives: Emma
Emma is a single mum, writer and illustrator. Having lived in Thailand, New Zealand and Australia she is now settled near Bath in the UK with her daughter. Her thirst for learning about the world around us gives her inspiration to travel and explore, which in turn sparks the creative juices that flow into her educational materials and books.
The benefits of storytelling are vast. Whether a tale shared by a grandparent or one woven by the mind of a child, stories enhance learning and relationships. Maria Montessori understood this, and one of the keys to Montessori elementary education is the use of the Five Great Lessons. These stories are the foundation of further […]
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Today is going to be a good day. Despite the challenges being faced by families around the world, it’s a day to look forward. It’s a day to be grateful for, and a day in which to live fully. Over the past few weeks , I’ve faced loss and uncertainty, but I know I’m not alone […]
Continue readingLola has been at home for five days suffering with chicken pox and whilst it has been a long few days, it also makes me appreciate how lucky I am. The whole message behind me setting up Montessori Stories is that children come first; they are our future and need to be nurtured and cherished. […]
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