what school should teach
- feelings/emotions;
- the world: countries, continents, the globe, space, volcanoes, maps, land/water, sustainability;
- nature: trees, rivers, oceans, animals, habitats, plants, weather, growing food, flowers, bees, ecosystems;
- peace;
- great humans;
- the human body;
- the environment;
- the brain and emotions;
how we should teach
- use natural materials;
- be outside a lot;
- lots of physical activity;
- incorporate reading and books into everything;
- independent play;
- longer periods of work;
- no forced collaboration;
- use board games and other games;
- use lots of hands-on materials and toys;
- do lots of making and creating;
- prioritise art and music;
- Montessori approach - real-world activities, invitations to play, independent work/play, 3-part cards, maths and other materials;
- lots of choice in what to do;
- journaling;
- craft boxes;