One of Maria Montessori’s greatest insights was that children were born with a natural desire to learn. They didn’t need to be forced to learn, or even – and, this will be a topic for another time – instructed. They were, to use a phrase, born with the capacity for independence, for exploration, discovery and […]
We hear so many wonderful stories. Not only from children, as they learn to navigate their world, so new and wondrous, but also from parents, as they observe their children, with such pride and amazement. One of our very favorite recent accounts involves a former student of ours, and an amazing description of her independence, […]
There are a couple of things we always talk about at Baan Dek. The first, which is a powerful lesson of life, is to never hold children back. The second, which is just as meaningful as the first, is to try our best to act as collaborators, to participate in their early learning adventures. We […]
The Basics: As everyone prepares to head “back to school”, some for the very first time, we thought we would take this opportunity to offer a few tips to help ensure a smooth transition. Whether you are a new family, or a currently family, hopefully these suggestion will help provide some guidance. We can’t wait […]
Maria Montessori had so many original and wonderful insights into early childhood education. One of the most under appreciated, and subsequently misunderstood, is the idea of mistakes – of having the space, confidence and ability to make them – and the power of determination that comes from within. When you overcome your mistakes to accomplish […]
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