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Joanne Zhang (She/Her)

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604.256.6522
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2125-4653 Garden City Rd, Richmond, BC, CANADA V6X 4B8

It was a beautiful day for our Pre-Primary friends

It was a beautiful day for our Pre-Primary friends to go on a nature walk!

Along the way, they explored their surroundings, observed plants and birds, and practiced important traffic safety skills.

The children were so excited to see the beauty of nature up close and even collected some natural materials to bring back to the classroom for future art projects. Stay tuned to see what they create!

#nidodemontessori #earlychildhoodeducation #naturewalk #preprimarylearning #creativity explorationandlearning montessoriinspired

Color can be a powerful language for expressing fe

Color can be a powerful language for expressing feelings.

During gathering, we introduced the children to Pablo Picasso and how he used color to show emotion in his artwork. As they observed one of his blue-toned paintings, the children noticed the cool colors, the empty plate, and the downcast eyes. They shared that blue can feel sad, and made thoughtful connections between hunger, anger, and emotions.

To conclude, each child chose a color and described how it made them feel. Many selected bright, warm colors to represent happiness, while others chose blue, purple, or green to express calm or comfort.

Through art appreciation and open conversation, our friends explored emotional awareness and discovered how colors can help us communicate our feelings.

#nidodemontessori #emotionalawareness #artinquiry #montessorilearning #earlychildhoodeducation

Since returning in January, our Primary classroom

Since returning in January, our Primary classroom at Nido has been exploring Creative Expression as a language for communicating meaning and ideas.

Building on our storytelling inquiry, we discovered that stories come alive most naturally through art and construction. As children create, they narrate. Colour, shape, texture, and structure become powerful tools for sharing their thinking.

Inspired by Henri Matisse, Ms. Dasha introduced our new “Stained Glass” project using vibrant cellophane. Together, we are designing a Nido playground scene filled with the places and materials the children love most, from the geo dome and mud kitchen to big trees and the wide blue sky.

Art, storytelling, and imagination beautifully woven together.

#nidodemontessori #creativeexpression #montessoriinspired #earlylearning #learningthroughart

From “I Am an Artist” to “We Are Artists,”

From “I Am an Artist” to “We Are Artists,” our creative journey continues with our first Artist Spotlight: Yayoi Kusama.

Inspired by the children’s love for dot markers, we explored Kusama’s artwork through observation and inquiry. What do you see? What colours and shapes do you notice?

The children then expressed their own ideas through pattern, repetition, and colour, each creating in their own unique way.

#MontessoriArt
#ArtistSpotlight
#InquiryBasedLearning
#CreativeExploration
#nidodemontessori

Since returning in January, our Primary class at N

Since returning in January, our Primary class at Nido has been exploring Creative Expression as a language for sharing ideas and meaning.

Through our Egg Carton Transformation Project, children investigated how paper can change form by ripping, soaking, blending, pressing, and drying. Along the way, they observed colour shifts, texture changes, and even their own feelings moving from hesitation to confidence.

At Nido, inquiry based education invites children to ask questions, test ideas, and learn through hands on discovery.

#NidoDeMontessori #InquiryBasedLearning #CreativeExpression #HandsOnLearning #MontessoriEducation

We asked our friends, “What is it like to be kin

We asked our friends, “What is it like to be kind?”

Their answers were thoughtful, honest, and so heartwarming. Through our conversations, we learned that kindness can look like sharing, helping a friend, using gentle words, and giving hugs.

At Nido, we believe kindness is something we practice every day. Even the smallest caring action can make someone feel seen, safe, and loved. 💖

#NidoDeMontessori #KindnessMatters #PinkShirtDay #Empathy #Inclusion GrowingTogether

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