Watch as this yet to be three year old boy engages with a pouring presentation from Ms. Wood. She presents the material, carefully and methodically, using deliberate motions and exaggerated gestures. As adults, we’re used to doing things quickly, mainly to accomplish the task, and to “get things done”. For children, however, they’re looking to […]
You’ve probably already seen this poem. Some of you might have even read it multiple times. It’s worth reading again, until you feel sufficiently inspired, to read it once more. The rhythm, the flow, the…hope you enjoy! “If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d build her self-esteem first, and the house […]
We had a great conversation about imagination yesterday. We were discussing his new shirt, the one that he had painted himself, when we started to hone in on colors and what it means to imagine. What is imagination? How is imagination understood in Montessori? Let’s find out. Imagination is one of those terms that’s extremely […]
Did you know that Baan Dek is on Instagram? Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share photos. It’s definitely worth looking into. Our username is: baandek. You should follow us! Also, we post most of these photos here: http://baandek.tumblr.com. Check it out!
Did you know that Montessori schools start with cursive, as opposed to print? We thought we would take this opportunity to point out a few of the benefits, and to explain the rationale in greater detail. There are at least two main reasons to start with cursive: Letter Recognition: As many of you know, learning […]