Louise Livingston: 'School readiness is much more than being able to hold a pencil – but how do we get it right?'

Louise Livingston, head of training at the Maria Montessori Institute
Monday, February 13, 2023

New research reveals a disparity between teacher and parent perceptions of 'school readiness', highlighting the need for greater understanding of, and support for, early child development says Louise Livingston, head of training at the Maria Montessori Institute.

Louise Livingston: 'In Montessori there is an emphasis on preparing adults, be they teachers or parents, to support children’s development'
Louise Livingston: 'In Montessori there is an emphasis on preparing adults, be they teachers or parents, to support children’s development'

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