Sustainability education is a vital function of our outdoor curriculum design at HCMC, as it is incorporated through our daily practices within the service setting by providing natural resources and creating natural environments for children’s participation in sustainability learning. Sustainability is environmental education with strategies for advocating ecological living for children within our program, incorporating ideas for sustainable practices within…

Playing outside allows children to have adventures and explore the natural environment. Children can build self-confidence, play games, express themselves, and test their physical limits when playing outside. Of course, outdoor play can also mean more mess – but more mess often means more fun! Your child typically will have more freedom and space when playing outside for activities such…

“The play and sports of children are as salutary to them as labor and work are to grown persons.” Samuel Richardson At HCMC, we are fully convinced that promoting sports is an intelligent way of educating our children. It is a big part of play where children are first introduced to the concept of team spirit, structured play, the value…

“We begin today by acknowledging the people of Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather today, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here today.” An Acknowledgement of Country is an opportunity for anyone to show respect for Traditional Owners and…

“Teaching children is an accomplishment and getting children excited about learning is an achievement.” Robert John Meehan The quote carries a profound truth and a reflection on the teachers and their teaching philosophy across the world. The first school, the first step, and the first word of our child always hold an incredibly special place in our hearts. The first…

Here comes another activity that can be played at home to practice our children’s maths learning skills. Most importantly, it helps our children develop and improve their concentration. Please do not feel pressured that you have to do this at home; it is just a recommendation for your information when you feel like doing something related to learning maths with…

Way Treasures Hunting – Let’s learn and practice some Maths at home today. In our Montessori classroom, our children’s Maths journey starts with recognition of number symbols 1 to 9 (0 comes later) by tracing Sandpaper Numerals, followed by learning quantities via counting Number Rods. Subsequently, we combine symbols and quantities together through activities and games, such as Spindle Box,…

When I hold a child in my arms, I envisage future to be promising and prospective. I have all reasons to be optimistic and positive and my belief in humanity becomes exponentially strong. My empirical observations and experiences lead me to factually conclude that a child is endowed with myriads of qualities and faculties and as morning shows the day…

Play and Learn has a very significant role in our Pedagogical Practices as educators. It is important to understand that the things that children learn are not necessarily the result of what they have been taught, but an impression of what stays in the mind of a child and what has been registered while processing the information. For me, the…

Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre has recently been awarded the “Healthy Early Childhood Service – Achievement Program” in all areas, including Sun Protection, Mental Health and Wellbeing support, Physical Activity and Movement, Healthy Eating and Oral Health, and for being a Safe Environment, etc. This is one of the major milestones for Hoppers Crossing Childcare Centre. Thanks to the parents, community,…

Well, this is a crucial question, as most parents spend endless time finding childcare just right for their child. Here are the reasons for choosing a Montessori Centre for your child. Montessori Childcare offers a prepared environment for your child. This means that it offers educational materials and exercises, and experienced teachers who prepare this environment just for your child.…