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Playing in the mud? what a crazy idea! On Monday afternoon, we had decided with the children to stretch our legs at the rugby field next to the school, to enjoy the warmth of the sun. We obviously did not take into account that the land was going to be waterlogged, and therefore that the mud would be at the rendezvous. Have we turned back? well, no. What a wonderful sensory experience for children to throw themselves into the mud, to roll in it, to laugh out loud, to create bonds with some children who were until now rather excluded from the group. We had a hard time convincing them to find their way back to school after 1h30 of muddy splashing. So it's dirty, covered in mud but nevertheless happy that we went back to school to clean ourselves, change and enjoy the remaining time to enjoy this experience…

We had set up an internship in English this summer, and it had been a success. Sophie offers language workshops to children attending or not attending the Graines du Bonheur Montessori school for the 2019-2020 school year. You can find information for Wednesday mornings in English here.And you will find the information for the school holiday course here.There are still a few places left! Do not hesitate!

New at the Montessori school Les Graines du Bonheur: we set up internships during the school holidays, open to all children from 3 to 9 years old, schooled or not at school. The first week of the school holidays, from 8 to 12 July, we offer an introductory course in English. "Trip to Great Britain" Sophie, our trilingual speaker, will take your children on a trip to Great Britain throughout the week. From the Royal Palace to Big Ben, children will be introduced to the basics of conversation in English, through fun activities and practical work. Reception conditions We welcome children from Monday to Friday either full day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, or half day (9:00 am-12:00 pm / 2:00 pm-5:00 pm), upon prior registration. Parents provide meals for children enrolled in the day, in the form of picnic, cold or hot meal in thermos box. Children enrolled…

This is a question that comes up often when we meet with families for registrations. How is language learning done in our school? English, Spanish, French Sign Language - LSF, a whole program! English What is a bilingual school? First of all, we need to clarify one point. For the moment we are not what can be called a bilingual school, like many other Montessori schools. A bilingual school means that there is in the atmosphere or the class, a person who speaks all the time in a language other than French, often English. The advantage of having a person who constantly speaks in a foreign language in the mood is that children get used to hearing that language. This does not make small English speakers in a few months. Children who are bilingual at 3 or 4 years old have grown up hearing 2 or 3 languages in their…

As we had explained several times on our Facebook page, we manufacture most of our equipment. It's a lot of personal investment, but it's always a great pleasure to see the result. But why did we decide to try to make our equipment rather than buy it already finished? Woodworking Yes, we like to work with wood. It is a natural material, which smells good. Gluing, waxing, painting, varnishing have therefore become our daily lives. bee puzzle Made in France I admit that opening a package that smells of chemical treatment does not enchant me. And above all, we prefer to work French craftsmen than shops that simply buy in bulk and resell 4 or 5 times more expensive than the initial price, without even worrying about where the product comes from or even its quality. The main shops where we buy our equipment are therefore 123 Montessori and wood…

Some time ago, the children of the school suddenly became very afraid of ghosts. Some laughed at it, but others were genuinely terrified. We tried several methods to get them to talk about their fear, but it was rather unsuccessful. Then one day, T. (3 and a half years old) asked me "Laetitia, can you help me draw the house of ghosts please?", to which I replied "with great pleasure!". With all the children, I sat down at the table where we do our art activities, and I asked him to describe to me precisely what he wanted me to draw. Good guy... First of all, a house, consisting of a square and a triangle for the roof. Then the windows, and a door in the shape of a triangle. I proposed to add a handle to be able to open the door. Then, T. asked me to draw a…

On Sunday, May 5, 2019 afternoon, we will have the pleasure of leading workshops for children during the Food Truck Festival organized by the Art & Groove association, which will take place in Fabrègues. You will find all the information about this Facebook event. Do not hesitate to come and meet us, other animations will take place on this day. Come in large numbers! food truck festival Registrations still in progress Please note that places are still available to register your children for September 2019.Thanks to the form on the site, you can make a pre-registration request. You can also still register for this school year before July if you wish. In this case, only the remaining months will be charged. Do not hesitate to inquire for registrations and to follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EcoleMontessoriMontpellier34

During our various information meetings, several questions are asked about the continuation of schooling after a Montessori school. Most children return to a public college, however some are lucky enough to be able to continue their schooling in Montessori college. But then, what is a Montessori college? I let you discover it thanks to this article that I found on the internet and which explains very well how it works. Know that a Montessori college is opening in the Hérault (near Ganges) for September 2019... so not far from home! Montessori Atmosphere The Seeds of Happiness Registrations still in progress Please note that places are still available to register your children for September 2019.Thanks to the form on the site, you can make a pre-registration request. You can also still register for this school year before July if you wish. In this case, only the remaining months will be charged.…

We took advantage of the past holidays and the weekends that followed to eat a little more school. Every day we work to improve the school.

We are pleased to announce the opening of registrations for the start of the 2019 school year, for children born between 2010 and 2017. You can find more information about pricing on this page. Pre-registrations for the start of the 2020 and 2021 school year are also open. At the beginning of the 2019 school year, if the number of registrations is sufficient, the Montessori school Les Graines du Bonheur will have three atmospheres, the children's community, the children's home and the elementary school. The children's community (atmosphere 2-3 years) will welcome between 5 and 8 children born between 2017 and 2016. A Montessori educator trained in 0-3 years will supervise the children. The children's home (atmosphere 3-6 years) will accommodate between 20 and 25 children born between 2014 and 2016. The pedagogical team will be made up as this year of a Montessori educator 3-6 years old and a…