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Overcoming Challenges – Growing at the Garden of Flowers-Newsletter…

by allison | Sep 12, 2026

At Last…News from the Garden of Flowers! (September 2026 E-Mail Newsletter) We know, it’s been a looong time since our last newsletter. Sometimes things can be going so smoothly that it feels like there isn’t much to report. However, in recent...

Transformations of Children (as reported by parents)- by Rohina…

by allison | Aug 9, 2025

In the notes below, Rohina shares the grateful and surprised observations from some parents as they reflected on the positive effects the Montessori environment had on their child: These are some feedback from parents of children about using the Montessori method,...

Teacher Fatima’s Guidance on Applying the Montessori Approach…

by allison | Aug 8, 2025

In her writings below, Fatima is writing to a teacher who may be new to Montessori education. She gives clear and concise instructions on how to approach and work with children in a joyful way that is very different from the controlling style so common in conventional...

Teacher Nadia’s Reflections on her Montessori Experiences…

by allison | 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...

Teacher Rohina’s Impressions of Montessori Education in Afghanistan…

by allison | Aug 8, 2025

In her writing below, Rohina first tells us of her surprised First Impressions of the Montessori environment at the Garden of Flowers, and how she began to compare Montessori and traditional education. Then she offers us her insightful list of Benefits, Disadvantages,...

A Journey of Fear and Joy…

by allison | 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...

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Teacher Rohina’s Impressions of Montessori Education in Afghanistan…

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