Watch, as this three year old student polishes a brass basket. Materials are positioned throughout the classroom, and children are free to choose which ever object they wish to polish. More often than not, the children “think that the objects are dirty and need to be cleaned”. Note her impeccable concentration as she methodically applies […]
We have some very exciting news to share. One of our parents, Hugh Weber, along with Bobby George, has just launched a Kickstarter project, called “Montessori Blueprints“. Check it out! The ambition of “Montessori Blueprints” is to increase awareness about Montessori education. For years, we’ve been trying to find a way for students, parents and […]
We’re growing, and we’re looking for someone to grow with us. We have a unique culture here at Baan Dek. We think it’s a pretty special place. We also think you can help us make it better. Interested? We want people who imagine things differently, individuals who want to be a part of something bigger […]
Where does learning happen? Learning takes place, everywhere. In Montessori, and in life we would argue, there is no distinction between learning inside and learning outside, apart, of course, from the surrounds. In our estimations, learning takes place everywhere, and this is an important point to address. Yesterday we planted flowers and herbs and vegetables […]
Montessori, following a tradition that starts with at least Rousseau, believed that children come to understand the world through their senses. Experience, says Montessori, is the foundation of knowledge. As she explains, to learn, an emphasis must be placed on the process of learning, as opposed to the product. Watch as this three year old […]