About Me
I have completed my first year of Bachelor of Psychology in HELP University College, Malaysia, and am applying Masters in Psychology course elsewhere. All of this effort in an attempt to achieve my long awaited dream of thirteen years. Other than that, I am a worshipper of any holistic education and an educator/graduate of Montessori education. I welcome any views of restoring the natural way of education.
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Dear Rani
With your interest in the Montessori method of education, perhaps you can help us through your blog to promote our seminars in early childhood which are aimed at creating more Montessori awareness in Malaysia. You can find details on February seminars here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?4td4mime5tw
With best wishes
Carolyn
Carolyn: I will write about the seminars in my next post.
Dear Rani,
I just read your blog about the Exchange programme of Montessori schools between Austria and Britain and I wonder which school it is. We are a Montessori school near Vienna and have pupils from the age of 6-15. In fact we are looking for partner schools since years and have not been successful up to now. Maybe you could help us to get in contact with someone also being interested in working together with us? That would be really great!
With best regards, Ursula Novak from GaLeMo
Ursula: Great to meet you here at my blog. I suppose you have read the post titled ‘Exchange program between schools’ which I wrote almost two years ago. Well, to show how excited I am in reading your comment, I dug deep into my boxes of magazines and books and found the article I read a long time ago.
The school in Britain is Cherry Trees School in Suffolk,and the Austrian school is Erlebnisschule in Vienna. Have you heard of the school?
I taught for two years in a preparatory school in London (involved with 2-6 years old children), and partnership between schools has always been my main interest, as I believe that people around the world have a lot to gain if only we communicate amicably and share the things we know. I will certainly convey your message to my former headmaster and also to other schools in Malaysia or other parts of the world.
Btw, I have been to Salzburg and I love the place and the people there. Vienna will definitely be my next destination if ever I have the opportunity to visit in the future.
On another note, I have put a link to your school’s website at my blog.
Hi Rani,
Any kind help out there? Very much appreciate it in advance.
I came across your website when I was browsing for Montessori /children Education on the net. Currently, I have a job, in finance realted area, way out of the kids/ education related. However, after years passed by, I discovered that my genuine interest is always kids development and education ;-(. Gosh! how I wish I can wake up everyday and do something out of my passion instead of a ‘robot’ kind of feeling at the moment. However, sadly i think it is too late for me to start all over again, since i have a family to take care of and the current job simply provides me with the money i need. Basicallly, i really need to talk to somebody who can share with me their experience, if they used to/are on the same boat.
Rani-
Hello.I am an AMI primary trained guide who is most likely moving from the US to the Johor Bahru area. Although I am not looking to work while I am there, we have a daughter who is going to be 6 years old in August. Are there any Montessori schools for her age in JB? She has been in Montessori here in the US for 3.5 years now. We would love to keep her in Montessori. I am having a challenging time finding any programs through the internet. Any help you could give me would be so appreciated!!! I am happy to have found your blog!
Anna: I truly understand your irony. There are many ways to go about in life to achieve your dreams, not at a free cost of course. There will be sacrifices, painful moments, tired periods, stressful hours and many more other things.
You can start with one single baby step towards your dream goal by buying books or magazine and reading about Montessori education. Secondly,you could plan to enrol in a part time or distance course or seminars. The point is to stay in the education scene, warmed and mingle and wander in the world of education so that your passion for this field glows and be kindled all the time.
If you are interested, I can meet up with you for a cuppa and chat about the reality of life
I love making new friends.
Sarah: It’s always a pleasure meeting another Montessori guide. Welcome to Malaysia!
Most of the Montessori schools in Johor Bahru (and in Malaysia generally) integrate Montessori curriculum into their own education system, meaning Montessori’s education is practiced to a certain extent, freedom of choice being one of the aspect not implemented fully. And this is especially true for age 4 and above.
I would suggest that you make a tour to the housing areas near your living place in JB and visit the schools yourself.
Also have a look at Montessorian World Children’s Club
International Club House @ Danga Bay, Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru 34, Jalan Skudai, Batu 3 3/4, 80200, Johor Bahru, Malaysia (Opposite Danga Bay Festive Street Mall)
Tel : (07) 2320868 Email : imfocomm@montessorian.com. Website: http://www.montessori.com.my/location_JB_db.htm. This place is fairly new and just opened this year.
Consider looking into international schools in Johor so that you get to meet other parents and their children as well.
Lastly, don’t forget to bring as many ideas, materials or programs you can from US. And visit Singapore for more Montessori-related information and exciting storybooks in their libraries.
I hope my reply has inspired you somehow. If you have the chance to visit Kuala Lumpur, we can meet up for a cuppa perhaps. Good luck and remember to enjoy living in Malaysia!
Hi! Thank you so much for linking to my Montessori for Everyone blog. I really appreciate it.
My blog URL has changed; it’s now:
http://www.blog.montessoriforeveryone.com
If you could update it, that would be fantastic! Thank you!
Feel free to delete this comment after you update the URL; I just didn’t have another way to reach you.
Thanks,
Lori
Lori: have updated the blog’s url.
Hi Rani,
Sorry, I couldn’t find your e-mail address, is this where I should chat with you? I came across the website while searching for the MCRI website. I managed to find the same link you have on your webpage, but the website listed there doesn’t seem to work, and they’ve yet to reply to my e-mails as well. I don’t suppose you have the address of their working website, or know if they even have one?
My e-mail is marklim81@gmail.com. I’m actually trying to start up a blog as well on the Childcare industry.
Thanks Rani
Also, are you still in touch with Anna, who posted on 13 April 2009?
To Anna,
I may be able to relate to how you feel. After years of working in finance, I felt I’d climbed reasonably high up the career ladder, but there just came a point when I sat at my desk, heaved a great sigh, and said to myself, this isn’t what I want.
I’d always loved children, and wanted to try working with them to see if I was just daydreaming. Well, I did give up my job, and have started working in a Nursery. Simply put, never in my life have I had the feeling “Argh, I can’t wait to get back to work!!!”
I won’t ramble on for too long since I don’t know if you’ll reply, but please do, either through Rani, or e-mail me at marklim81@gmail.com
Regards
Mark
Mark: Nice meeting you here. I’ve checked MCRI website and yes the site is not functioning. The best thing to do next Mark is to call them.
Good luck on starting your blog on childcare.
Have not heard from Anna and don’t have her contact details. So, to Anna, if you are still visiting this blog, you could also share your feelings/regrets/frustration with Mark.
And maybe one day the three of us can meet up, have a cuppa and ramble on about the joy of working with children or sigh of not working with children, or anything else!
Nice meeting you as well, Rani!
I’m actually in the UK right now, so the cuppa might have to wait for awhile
I think you spent some time here as well? How long were you here?
Where exactly in Malaysia are you now actually? Your first commenter, Carolyn Choo, has actually been involved in organising an Appreciation Day for Early Childhood Professionals, on the 25th July.
Here’s the link for anybody interested:
http://my.88db.com/MY/Views/postDetails.aspx?PostID=261149&languageid=1
I’d really love to go, but I’m stuck here in the UK. Therefore I was hoping you’d be covering the event, or know of somebody who is.
Regards
Mark
Hi Rani,
I’ve got an agenda for the Appreciation Day as well. It lists out some of the speeches given on that day. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to get it to you.
I’ll paste it here, and you can delete it once you’re done with it, or just delete it if it’s of no use to you.
I hope the formatting turns out OK when you copy and paste it onto Word. Otherwise, I can just e-mail it to you or something.
Regards
Mark
Saturday 25 July 2009
SEGi College Subang Jaya
7.45 am Registration of participants and guests & Collection of Goodie Bags
8.30 am Welcome Speech by Ms Lydia Foong
8.35 am Supporting Children’s Learning Through Creative Ways – Ms Puspa Sivan
9.35 am Concurrent Session 1
a) The creative teacher – Ms Puspa Sivan
b) Learning through sand and water – Dr Diana Lea Baranovich
c) Learning through music and movement – Mr Victor Tan
d) Learning through art – Mr Tan Keng Sun
10.45 am Tea Break
11.00 am Treasure Hunt – In Search of the Gifts of Early Childhood
12.20 pm Concurrent Session 2
a) The creative teacher – Ms Puspa Sivan
b) Learning through sand and water – Dr Diana Lea Baranovich
c) Learning through music and movement – Mr Victor Tan
d) Learning through art – Mr Tan Keng Sun
1.30 pm Lunch
2.30 pm Concurrent session 3
a) The creative teacher – Ms Puspa Sivan
b) Learning through sand and water – Dr Diana Lea Baranovich
c) Learning through music and movement – Mr Victor Tan
d) Learning through art – Mr Tan Keng Sun
3.45 pm Assemble at Ground Floor
3.55 pm Arrival of Guest of Honour, Y.B. Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun
Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development
4.00 pm Motivational speech by Guest of Honour
4.15 pm Presentation of Tokens of Appreciation to SEGI Early Childhood Teaching
Practice Mentors
4.30 pm Presentation of Prizes to the Treasure Hunt Winners
4.45 pm Closing Remarks by Ms Lydia Foong,
Dean, Faculty of Education, Social and Health Sciences,
SEGi College Subang Jaya
4.50 pm Closing of the 4th Annual Appreciation Day For Early Childhood
Professionals & Collection of Certificates of Attendance
By the way, do you mind if we post links to each other’s blogs? i.e. blogroll, sidebar etc
Mine’s at:
http://earlychildcare.wordpress.com/
Brand new though
Mark: Have added your blog here under Educational Blog.
Thanks very much Rani!
Hi Rani, could you please forward me your email so that I can drop you a note. I would like your advise/thoughts on daycares/nannies now that Sprong is going to a montessori, Tq.
Hi Rani,
I’m trying to start up an active Malaysian online community for parents and early years practitioners at http://earlychildcare.lefora.com/
Please spare some time to drop by to lend some support and give some constructive criticism.
As you’re very prominent in Montessori scene in Malaysia, I hope that you’ll contribute a lot to the Early Years Practitioners section.
Thanks Rani!
Regards
Mark
http://earlychildcare.wordpress.com/
Hello,
Cikgu any class available for 11 months old in Basingstoke, Hampshire? My little one need some good attention.
Thanks
Vijay Chap
Vijay Chap: Surprise to see you here really. How have you been? And belated congrats on the latest addition to you family!
I’m sure there are ample accredited childcare premises in Basingstoke, aren’t there? Or maybe other readers of this blog can give some insight to your question.