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School announcements, and short guides for parents on Montessori, early learning and raising bilingual children in Ghana.

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Teacher leading circle time with children seated on a solar system rug in a Montessori classroom

Article for parents · 2 October 2026

What is Montessori? A guide for Ghanaian parents

Montessori is a way of teaching young children, developed by the Italian doctor Maria Montessori over a century ago. Children choose their own activities from carefully prepared materials, work at their own pace, and learn by doing rather than by sitting and listening.

Girl painting at an easel outdoors beside the pine trees

Article for parents · 18 September 2026

Montessori or a traditional nursery in Accra: how to choose

Two smiling girls making peace signs in the classroom

Article for parents · 4 September 2026

Raising a bilingual child in Ghana: English, French and home languages

Two smiling boys having a tea party with a china tea set at a garden table

Article for parents · 21 August 2026

Practical life at home: 7 jobs your toddler can do

Boy holding up a red, white and blue Eiffel Tower he made in class

Article for parents · 7 August 2026

How to choose a preschool in East Legon: 10 questions to ask on your visit

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