Carol PalmerFeb 9, 20195 minA Story of The Beaker PeopleOne of that many wonderful things about the Montessori method is that it celebrates the interconnections of life, nature and the universe....
Carol PalmerJan 25, 20193 minA Story of ShearingI'm getting ready to start the new school year and will be telling The Story of the History of Wool to my new children next week. The...
Carol PalmerJan 12, 20192 minA visit to The Wool ShedIt's still the summer holidays down here in New Zealand. It's been a scorcher and I have been off enjoying life with my family and...
Carol PalmerDec 9, 20182 minMaking QuillsOne of my students is working on a project on the history of writing implements. She plans to write up each piece of research using the...
Carol PalmerNov 17, 20184 minFelt Layers of the Earth LessonThere is so much curriculum-centred handwork going on in my class at the moment, it feels like there has been some kind of explosion! ...
Carol PalmerNov 2, 20183 minMaking SoapWe made soap! This has caused great excitement in our class this week. Soap is one of those things that we rarely stop to think about...
Carol PalmerOct 19, 20183 minThe Science of WoolWhenever I am working with a new fibre with my students, I get them to think about the science and history that goes with it. Wool holds...
Carol PalmerOct 5, 20183 minSelling Our Handicrafts - and making a profit!As children move into the third plane of development - usually around the age of twelve - they begin to show an interest in participating...
Carol PalmerSep 23, 20182 minThe Workings of a Work of Wool Workshop!'The Workings of a Work of Wool workshop'. My inner grammarian is a little bit excited about managing to include the same root word three...
Carol PalmerSep 8, 20186 minA Story of ClayOver the last week or so, my class have been going crazy for clay. I introduced the work with a story, showed them how to make pinch...
Carol PalmerAug 24, 20185 minSpindle Making LessonWhen I introduce children to a new craft, I like to begin by showing how to make their own tools. We begin by exploring the tools others...
Carol PalmerAug 10, 20184 minA Story of Tooth TraditionsOn my recent trip to Colorado I had the pleasure of visiting a few Montessori Schools and meeting many awesome Montessori teachers. It...
Carol PalmerJul 28, 20184 minAMI EAA Summer ConferenceSomething amazing is happening in the Montessori movement! More and more teachers are coming to recognise the importance of handwork and...
Carol PalmerJul 13, 20184 minStick Weaving LessonStick weaving is a fun addition to the Handwork toolbox and is a productive alternative to the endless finger knitting of the lower...
Carol PalmerJun 30, 20183 minOfficial Book Launch - Yippee!!!Yesterday saw not one, but two monumental events for Montessori Handwork. The first was a legal requirement, the second was a...
Carol PalmerJun 15, 20183 minHandwork Album Available to Order Now!!!Ladies and gentlemen - We have LIFT OFF!!! Everything has fallen into place. I now have the first run of The Work of Wool - A...
Carol PalmerJun 1, 20183 minThe Story of Shrek the SheepWe all know that 6 -12 year old children love to hero-worship. Our job is to introduce them to a range of worthy contenders for this...
Carol PalmerMay 18, 20183 minCreating a Culture of Handwork in a Montessori EnvironmentBecause I have been working on my Handwork Album for the last few years, I am constantly trying out new crafts. I often share them with...
Carol PalmerMay 5, 20184 minHow to Fit Handwork in to the Montessori EnvironmentSometimes simple questions spark a great deal of thought and not so simple answers. My dear friend Jess, a wonderful Montessori guide...
Carol PalmerApr 21, 20183 minHandwork Album Ready to GO!Guess what???!!!! I’ve finished writing my Handwork Album!!!!! I really have!!! Here is a sneak preview of the cover. For me, and my...