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Working so carefully.

Thoughts & Reflections

In Montessori classrooms, “work” means so much. For starters, it’s all about the process, instead of the product. About developing rhythms, habits and consistency, repeatedly practicing with that which will help you grow. For instance, just because you accomplish a task one time, doesn’t mean that you instantly have the activity mastered, no matter how […]

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A school community

Thoughts & Reflections

We recently sat down with Charlotte Wood and Jamie Bauer and asked them to share their thoughts on the role a school community plays in Montessori. There’s been a lot of attention in the media lately about public schools deliberately focusing more on community, intentionally attempting to foster stronger relationships amongst their students. As a […]

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Teacher as Learner

Thoughts & Reflections

We witnessed one of the most amazing interactions today. We wanted to share some of the details with you. We actually managed to capture some of it on camera. In so many respects, it is these singular moments, which we will share with you, that express the spirit of Montessori for us. In our opinion, this is exactly what “school” […]

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Measuring Montessori

Thoughts & Reflections

There’s a very interesting and relatively recent etymology to the importance of evaluations and tests in schools. At the turn of the century, the number one cause of death was infection. Children, of course, were highly prone to sickness and disease, which, to be sure, grossly affected development. Not knowing what we know today, about […]

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Happy, engaged, and social

Thoughts & Reflections

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 […]

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