National Newsletters 2016
Parent Newsletters 2015
- February - How families can contribute to their child’s learning experience
- January - The Three Year Cycles 3-6;6-9;9-12
- July - The way children learn and behave - the impact of the environment is dramatic and specific thus affecting how the brain is wired
- March - Skills which you as a Montessori parent can contribute to enriching children’s understanding through giving them some real life experiences
- May - Authentic Montessori: The remarkable work of Maria Montessori. I quote: “Why mess with the greatest developmental genius in the history of man?
- October - Graciousness and Appreciation
- September - How do you envision your child as a young adult in the future?
Parent Newsletters 2014
- August - BIG WALK: Celebrate our mixed cultural heritage in our Montessori schools
- January - Helping our children become ‘critical thinkers’
- June - Unknowingly encourage co-dependence in our children
- March - Queries on Grade R, Montessori Curriculum and our expectations of our member schools in offering Montessori Education
- May - Parents making Montessori possible
- November - Acknowledging the children
- October - What are we doing about witnessed bad behaviour?
National Newsletters 2014
National Newsletters 2013
- April/ May - Montessori Basics Principle: 3 Hour Work Cycle
- August/ September - Montessori Basics Principle: Rewards and Punishments
- February - Sustainable Montessori
- January - Grace and Courtesy
- July - Montessori Basics Principle: Mixed Ages
- June - General Information
- March - Upcoming Conference
- October/ November - The Montessori Adult
Parent Newsletters 2012
- April - Why? Why? Why?
- August - Maria Montessori's birthday – explaining Montessori
- July - Creating Morning Children
- March - Stop and Look Deeper
- May - When all else fails, read the manual
- November - The Greatest Gift
- October - Montessori Growth and the 6 Principles
- September - Heritage Day Celebration: the influences we have on our children
National Newsletters 2012
- August - Celebrating the anniversary of Maria Montessori’s birthday on the 31st August by "remembering Maria" based on our personal journeys of Montessori.
- July - Materials of Montessori
- June - Observation
- November - School Success Stories
- October - Developing relationships with children and giving the child the guidance and environment to become self-disciplined
- September - Indoor-Outdoor Flow
Parent Newsletters 2011
National Newsletters 2011
- April - Peer and Collaborative Learning
- August/ September - Uninterrupted Work Cycle
- December - Back to School: Preparing your room, preparing yourself, helping children and their parents prepare
- February - The Importance of Montessori Materials and ideas for making your own
- January - How to value our Parents in our Schools; Involvement and Communication
- July - Intrinsic Rewards – What does it really mean?
- March - The Role of all the Montessori Educators in the Classroom
- May - Conference 2011 Feedback
- November - The Montessori Materials
- October - Class Composition: Ages, Size and Ratios
Parent Newsletters 2010
- April/ May - Montessori Approach to Discipline
- August/ September - The 5 Themes of Citizenship
- December - Rights of The Child
- February/ March - How Parents can optimize their child’s experience explaining Montessori Respect & Independence
- January/ February - Effects of Parent Involvement
- July/ August - The 4 Planes of Development
- March/ April - Advantages to Vertical Grouping
- November - What is Creativity?
- October - Authentic Assessment
National Newsletters 2010
- April/ May - Human Tendencies
- December - Holiday and Fun Ideas
- February/ March - What works in our Schools – Sharing wisdom
- January/ February - Suggestions for Parent talks and Parent involvement
- July/ August - The Importance of Montessori Philosophy
- March/ April - Ses’fikele SAMA Conference
- May/ June - Ses’fikele SAMA Conference Feedback
- November - The Essence of Creativity 2010
- October - Authentic Record Keeping and Planning
- September - Creating a Cohesive Montessori Community
Parent Newsletters 2009
- April/ May - Make Yourself Dispensable
- August/ September - Definitions of 'quality time'
- February/ March - Creating an atmosphere of Co-operation
- May/ June - Excerpts from an address by Sam Streak to parents of Hermanus School
- November/ December - Extract from “The Little Prince” by Antoine de St Exupery
- October - Developing Independence
- September - Alternative Discipline
National Newsletters 2009
- April - Health and Wellness in the School
- August - Feedback from Conference
- February - Montessori in a Global Community and Alternative Approaches to Education
- January - Management from Different Perspectives
- March - Parent Education and our Parent Community
- May - Conference Edition
- November/ December - End of Year Celebrations and Functions
- October - Elements of Intrinsic Motivation and Freedom of Choice
- September - Elements of the Prepared Environment
Parent Newsletters 2008
- April/ May - Basic things Parents should look for in a Montessori School
- August - Children and Exercise
- February/ March - How children from Montessori cope in traditional schools
- July - The Process of Normalization
- May - Montessori Movement and Learning
- October - 10 Montessori Home Parenting Tips
- September - Discipline
National Newsletters 2008
- April - Fantasy, Imagination and Creativity
- August - Sports in Montessori Schools
- February - Conference Edition
- July - Normalisation and Self-discipline
- June - Practical Life at all levels
- March - Quality and Standards and Leadership in Montessori
- May - Movement and Freedom of Movement
- November/ December - Cultural Sensitivity and Understanding
- October - Montessori Best Practice: Observation; The use of Technology in Montessori Classrooms
- September - Montessori Best Practice: Inclusive Education
Parent Newsletters 2007
- August - Fantasy, Imagination and Reality
- July - Emphasis and Importance on Social Responsibility
- June - Why choose a Montessori and how to be at peace with the decision
- May - SAMA and Membership explained plus Quality Assurance + Book Corner
- November - End of year well wishes and a list of life skills for the children to learn over the holiday period
- October - Montessori Vision of Service: Understanding Maria Montessori’s vision
- September - Two Books Every Parent Should Read
National Newsletters 2007
- April - Centenary Celebrations
- August - Nature and Eco School
- July - Social Responsibility and Peace Education
- June - Nurturing the Spirit
- May - Conference 2007 Feedback
- November - Primary, Middle and High Schools
- October - Language and Vocabulary Development
- September - Observation and Maths in the Montessori Environment