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"Makom Lahlom" Montessori School
We perceive each and every child as a plant seed we’re obligated to water, to encourage to grow. Just like a plant,
so is a child’s soul. There are no two alike.
Donations are tax-deductable in the US, UK and France
Who We Are
"Makom Lahlom" (a Place to Dream) was founded in September 2018 by a group of educators and parents in search of an alternative form of education.
Together we built a progressive education facility based on three elements - the Montessorian teaching method, Forest School and an emotional-ethical program called "HaTov SheBaadam" (the Good in Mankind) in collaboration with "Merhav Amit" (Fellowship Zone).
We Believe...
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In Creating a place where the child belongs in the broadest terms possible, a family-like place offering security and love, allowing for growth and expansion
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In the child and in their inner good. In their aspiration for truth, justice, equality, fairness, honesty, forgiveness, and ongoing improvement.
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In developing each child's inner world, character, and personality and in shaping the child's personality toward independence.
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That an adult is not superior to a child. Therefore, more than we come to teach, we come to investigate, and learn from children.
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In mentors, not teachers. This is an essential difference, not a semantic one - we believe in grown-ups who serve as instructors, guiding the child in their independent inquiry.
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In investigating and learning about mankind and the universe, in the love of our land and nature.
Vision
More than a school, beyond Montessori
Inclusive & Accessible
Montessori for All (special needs, deprived children)
Child Empowerment
The Good in Mankind, "Mashma’ut Center"
"Open Source" for innovative
pedagogical programs
expending Montessori to new knowledge
fields, learning-through-research
Our Need, Your Support
"Makom Lahlom" was founded in early 2018 with the purpose of establishing a Montessori pre-school (ages 3-6) & a primary school (ages 6-12), and is acting as a non-profit organization, aspiring to make good education accessible for all.
"Makom Lahlom" is looking for financial supporters dedicated to the same ideals and causes as we are.
Read more and feel free to share:
Donations are tax-deductable in the US, UK and France
Founders & Contact details
Natalie Terebilo
An award-winning film maker who also ran learning centers for youth at-risk. When her own children were born, she realized that education is a top priority and that schools should be a secong home for children.
She is the visionary and founder of Makom Lahlom and currently serves as the general manager of the school.
Avital Gutman-Somjen
An ex-banker and mother of Yonatan; 7 years old with Autism who has been thriving in Montessori school in Ireland since diagnosed. Moving back to Israel and knowing the miracles of Montessori for Yonatan, she teamed up with Natalie and Ilana and currently serves as the Chairman of the Executive Committee and Finance Director.
Ilana Ben-Ari
Ilana has 43 years of professional experience in education. In her last role she managed a special education school. Ilana was the first to Join Natalie to the journey of establishing Makom Lahlom and currently serves as pedagogical director and educational consultant.
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Contact Us
Natalie Terebilo
CEO, School Principal
+972 54 8077899
Natalie@montessori-school.org.il
Avital Gutman-Somjen
Executive Board, Finance Director
+972 52 8809371
Avital@Montessori-school.org.il
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