At the request of a few of our parents, we put together some tips on how collectively, as parents, as educators, as a community, we can better allow children to become more independent. As Montessori says, “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” One point that needs to be added, is […]
By Taté Walker “Mom – we go to school see Missus George, and London, and Bobby George, and my friends. OK?” Of late, this has been my morning wake-up call from Mimi. It’s been nearly one month since she started school with Baan Dek and the changes I see in my 2-year-old daughter are, to […]
Larry Page and Sergy Brin, the founders of Google, often credit Montessori with their success. Did you know that they both attended Montessori schools as children? Steven Levy, a journalist for Wired magazine, recently interviewed Google Vice President, Marrissa Mayer. In the article, “An Unconventional CEO,” Mayer reveals a special insight and appreciation of Montessori. She […]
As parents, as members of the community, when we’re faced with a problem, whether the issue is social or intellectual, what is our first response? In most cases, we either shy away from it, or we try to solve it. It only seems like the natural thing to do. Do you know what Montessori children […]
At Baan Dek, we take great pride in our community. Not only in our growing Montessori community, but also in the city of Sioux Falls and the state of South Dakota as whole. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we’re an official sponsor of the OTA Sessions. What is OTA? Here’s the tagline from their […]