The Little Panda

If you’re interested in kids activities or events happening in Prague during the coming weekend or through the year, check out the website of our partner - www.littlepanda.cz.

Little Panda has been created by parents, for parents, living in Prague. It is a public-service initiative which work towards creating a community of families combined with the businesses and organizations that add a positive impact on their lives. Most of all it has a whole lot of useful information for families – places to visit, restaurants, events, activities for kids and even a comprehensive directory!

Looking for a way to keep your child busy during the weekend? Take a look at the events section on the Little Panda website. You will find a list of the coolest child-friendly programs in Prague every week. From arts and craft events to festivals and much more.

For instance, castles are never boring with kids, and a day out is always fun. Check out the Little Panda list of over 500 castles, and pick the one that’s easily accessible to you for a memorable day trip.

Sign-up on their website to receive relevant information about the great opportunities of raising a child in the Czech Republic. You will receive special promotional offers and discounts for various family/kid-friendly activities in the region, in your inbox each week!

So have fun this spring with Little Panda!

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PEACE EDUCATION

It is no secret that Dr. Maria Montessori is known for her strong advocacy of peace education and how it relates to an essential yet often “invisible” component of the Montessori Method – Grace and Courtesy. Her vision to help all children to feel safe and cared for while preparing them for adulthood is the very foundation of Peace Education in every Montessori classroom, aimed to help cultivate empathy and kindness.

Grace and Courtesy: Why is it so important?

Grace and Courtesy is a major part of the Practical Life curriculum from infancy through adolescence. You might overlook the Grace and Courtesy curriculum when you first visit a Montessori classroom; unlike Mathematics or Language, there usually isn’t a dedicated shelf or corner for it. However, it is nonetheless an essential part of the curriculum, with set lessons and goals; its „didactic materials“ are the teachers themselves, as well as the children’s community. Its aim is far more than simply teaching etiquette: it is to aid the self-construction of the child in their task to assume their full place in the human community.

What does Grace and Courtesy look like in practice?

The purpose of the Grace and Courtesy curriculum in Montessori is to offer our children the best possible assistance on this path. Explaining and modeling clearly, we share the most harmonious ways of behaving, relating and communicating, and help children practice and master them. Step by step, from the simplest skills (like saying “excuse me” or shaking hands) children build a “vocabulary” of actions that allows them to act appropriately and feel confident in social settings. How do we actually practice it in particular age groups?

Future of Education

Radka Dohnalova, a parent of three IMSP children, has been researching the future of education in this world. She has summarized her findings in the article below, which was also recently published. Radka wanted to share the results with the IMSP community when her research revealed how Montessori education aligns with where the future of education is heading.

Food preparation

Food Preparation activities are very popular in a Montessori classroom. Not only do children enjoy eating food they’ve prepared themselves, but they learn skills throughout the process.