Whether we know it or not, we live busy lives. Each, in our own way, we strive to accommodate, and sometimes even tackle, our overpacked calendars. Calendars can be extremely overwhelming, especially the digital sort, as they constantly beep, reminding us of a pending appointment, or perhaps one that we just missed. Sometimes (and here […]
We thought we’d put together a few of the notes from our latest parent education workshop on “The Importance of the Kindergarten Year”. This was, perhaps, the most powerful and engaging workshop that we’ve ever hosted, with so many wonderful testimonials and questions. Mrs. Will jumpstarted and framed the conversation with some terrific observations and […]
There’s a really wonderful origin story about the concept of zero. In Architecture as Metaphor, Kojin Karatani, writes: “Zero was invented in India and was originally the name for not moving a bead on an abacus. If it were not for zero, the numbers 205 and 25 would be indistinguishable.” That’s a pretty powerful thought. […]
You’ve probably heard us say this before, but if there’s one way to describe Montessori, it is that the only way to achieve the abstract, is through the concrete. Now, there’s a lot at work in this photo, which we thought we would take the opportunity to elucidate in greater detail. First, you’ll notice the […]
We wish we could share all of the tender moments that happen throughout the day. There are so many. Here’s one that we managed to capture. As they sit down to work, Ms. Wood prepares to give a sandpaper letters presentation. They’re working on a select number of consonants (pink) and vowels (blue). Notice the […]