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The Montessori Principles – What Makes It So Different (and Magical)

I remember when I first stepped into a Montessori environment. It was nothing like what I was used to. Kids weren’t all seated facing a board, notebooks open, waiting for instruction. Instead, they were everywhere—working with their hands, helping each other, or quietly concentrating on one thing or the other. At first, it looked likeContinueContinue reading “The Montessori Principles – What Makes It So Different (and Magical)”

Children Have Always Been Smart

A few weeks ago, I showed a friend a video of my friends (students) presenting a project. They spoke so confidently, expressing their thoughts with so much clarity and depth that my friend was stunned. He couldn’t believe they were only six years old. When I confirmed, he laughed and said, “Children these days areContinueContinue reading “Children Have Always Been Smart”

I’m in Teaching for the Money

There was a time I earned just ₦8,000 a month. It was barely enough to cover transportation, let alone anything else. At the same time, I was earning much more from tutoring students privately and selling a book I had written. That experience was a turning point for me—it made me realize that while teachingContinueContinue reading “I’m in Teaching for the Money”

HOW TO HELP CHILDREN ACHIEVE TOP SCORES IN MATHS

Mathematics is an essential subject that provides the foundation for many of the concepts and skills that we use in our everyday lives. From basic counting to complex problem-solving, mathematics is a subject that is integral to our understanding of the world around us. For young children, however, math can be a daunting subject, withContinueContinue reading “HOW TO HELP CHILDREN ACHIEVE TOP SCORES IN MATHS”

READING STRATEGY (PART 5) COMPREHENSION CLASS ROUTINE

I had to make a video so you would understand perfectly how I run my comprehension/reading classes. Our comprehension classes span through a minimum of two days. Based on the reading abilities of your learners, you might want to extend or reduce the days. FIRST DAY We kickstart our reading by picking and learning ourContinueContinue reading “READING STRATEGY (PART 5) COMPREHENSION CLASS ROUTINE”