Conversation on Toddlers
Bobby George and Jamie Bauer sit down to have a conversation on toddlers. They talk, more specifically, about what the toddler classroom looks like, how it works, and why it is so special. They also touch →
Montessori Elementary
We’re looking for someone special. Someone who embraces opportunity, is eager to overcome challenges, and is as inspired about leadership, as they are strengthening the team. We’re not looking for employees, we’re looking for passionate, →
Spotlight: How We Montessori
We are greatly looking forward to introducing you to Kylie, operator of one of our favorite blogs on the interwebs, “How we Montessori”. We first came across her site completely by happenstance. We can't remember exactly →
Question of Work
We thought we would take this opportunity to address the question of work in Montessori. Why do we use the word work, as opposed to play, or any number of other verbs, to describe the →
Kindergarten Montessori
At some point, all children at Baan Dek go on to have different adventures. As hard as it always is to see them go, we know they have amazing things to come. Since their earliest →
Concentration is a part of life.
There’s a certain conception that remains prevalent in our society today about the ‘problem of concentration’. Or, in more contemporary terms, many people are concerned to address what they perceive to be an inability of →
Spotlight Bettina Tioseco
We couldn’t be happier to introduce you to Bettina Tioseco, head of Westside Montessori School in Vancouver, British Columbia. They’re doing some pretty amazing things. Or, as they like to say, they’re a “different kind” →
Conversation on Montessori
It's often hard to get to where conversations naturally lead, but we thought we would give it a try, with our first podcast at Baan Dek. Bobby George and Charlotte Wood sat down to chat →
Go Beyond Yourself
In the past few weeks, after we posted an Instagram photo of a team meeting, we’ve had a number of individuals, teachers and administrators reach out to see if we would be willing to share →
Spotlight: Touch Internationale Montessori School
We would like to introduce you to Indrakshi, of Touch Internationale Montessori School in Bangalore, India. We’re so inspired by her story. It’s a story of legacy, dedication and a willingness to see things through. →
Independence is a Gift
One of Maria Montessori’s greatest insights was that children were born with a natural desire to learn. They didn't need to be forced to learn, or even - and, this will be a topic for →
A Qualitative Education
We hear so many wonderful stories. Not only from children, as they learn to navigate their world, so new and wondrous, but also from parents, as they observe their children, with such pride and amazement. →
Empowerment and Collaboration
There are a couple of things we always talk about at Baan Dek. The first, which is a powerful lesson of life, is to never hold children back. The second, which is just as meaningful →
Back to School
The Basics: As everyone prepares to head "back to school", some for the very first time, we thought we would take this opportunity to offer a few tips to help ensure a smooth transition. Whether →
On Making Mistakes
Maria Montessori had so many original and wonderful insights into early childhood education. One of the most under appreciated, and subsequently misunderstood, is the idea of mistakes - of having the space, confidence and ability →
