Teacher Nadia’s Reflections on her Montessori Experiences…

by | Aug 8, 2025

In her writings here, Nadia begins by reflecting on her own childhood, growing up in the House of Flowers Montessori Orphanage. She then shares her observations as a teacher in the Garden of Flowers Preschool today, and the transformations she saw in Abel, a child in...

A Journey of Fear and Joy…

by | Dec 18, 2024

In January 2024, Allison and I talked often about Afghanistan with a great longing to go back, but we knew it was just a dream. It was just not possible, with the current political situation, to get a visa to visit the Garden of Flowers and reconnect with the...

One Day in Asma’s Life…

by | Dec 16, 2024

Every day that Asma arrives that the Garden of Flowers, she greets Hedayat and her friends. From that morning greeting of shaking hands, to the afternoon’s goodbyes and all the time in between, Asma is deeply engaged with her classmates and community in the...