We talk a lot about academics, showcasing activites and exercises, writing about the benefits and outcomes. Yet, underlying all of this beautiful work, is a fundamental belief in the social component of learning. We like to say, social success leads to academic success, because if the child is happy, engaged and wants to learn, nothing […]
Barnes and Noble has graciously invited us to sign a few copies of our latest book, Montessori: Shape Work, this Saturday, at 1:00 p.m. The event will take place in their children’s department. We’re really hoping you can join us. We’ve so enjoyed working with Abrams Appleseed on this series of books. Each one is […]
We couldn’t help but share. One of our students wrote this: We are a Baan Dek family. Baan Dek is fun for everyone. We work. We help each other. We play. We line up. Our hearts are wide open.
We wrote a post for QZ entitled, “Why We Shouldn’t Write Off Cursive.” Here’s a brief excerpt: In 1863, when the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, Abraham Lincoln said, “I believe in this measure my fondest hopes will be realized.” But, as historian Doris Kearns Goodwin explains, in her excellent TED talk, “as he [Abraham Lincoln] […]
Our friend, Jim Fitzpatrick, who has been involved with Montessori for more than forty years, gave a wonderful TEDx presentation on the power of the binomial cube. He jested, in all seriousness, that it’s the “key to the universe”. We’ll let you decide. If you have a few minutes, we strongly recommend that you view […]