Newsletter 26 - Term 4 - 10 October 2024
A weekly newsletter for our conscious, creative, independently thinking Michael Mount families and friends
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The Neurological Benefits of Handwriting
In kids, studies show that tracing out ABCs, as opposed to typing them, leads to better and longer-lasting recognition and understanding of letters. Handwriting also improves memory and recall of words, laying down the foundations of literacy and learning. In adults, taking notes by hand during a lecture, instead of typing, can lead to better conceptual understanding of material.
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‘The Boat Story’ – a tale from our Nursery School
In our Nursery School, the gardens are more than just a playground – they are a place where curiosity blooms, where children learn valuable life skills together through their own discoveries.
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Podcast, Episode 1: The Value of the Main Lesson
At Michael Mount, curriculum topics are taught during an extended Main Lesson for the first two hours of the morning, for a period of 3 to 4 weeks – allowing in-depth exploration of one subject at a time. The Main Lesson ties one topic to as many disciplines as possible.
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