The Montessori Environment
We've been thinking about how difficult it can be for people to understand what happens in a Montessori environment, especially if they have no previous experience. We know, because we went through the same set →
On Repetition in Montessori
We thought we would put together a few thoughts on the power of repetition in Montessori. We recently had the good fortune of having a conversation with one of our parents about the nature of →
Spotlight Dr. Annette Haines
We have so many nice things to say about Dr. Haines. She's an inspiration and a guide to so many. We couldn't be more excited to introduce you to her marvelous mind and her upright, →
Spotlight Samantha Cedarleaf
We couldn't be more excited to introduce you to Samantha Cedarleaf. Here's her biography: "I'm an AMI-certified primary directress. I run a little Montessori school in a big city." Yes, we know, her biography hooked →
A New Generation
We're really blessed at Baan Dek. We have an amazingly diverse and eclectic community, comprised of so many beautiful and considerate students and families. With over seven different foreign languages represented in our school, (which →
Freud on Montessori
Anna Freud was a strong supporter of Maria Montessori, and the Montessori approach to education. Her father also corresponded with Montessori, and professed his respect. Anna Freud writes, in the preface to Maria Montessori: A Biography, →
Architecture and Montessori
Before we opened Baan Dek, we had a vision for what it could become. We mapped out the coordinates, so to speak, and determined, from the start, that architecture, including design and aesthetics, could play →
Our Montessori Story
We wanted to take this opportunity to share our story. Of course, everyone has one, and we'd love to hear yours too. We discovered Montessori the way most people discover Montessori: entirely by accident. It →
On Being a Montessori Directress
We sat down with Charlotte Wood, a primary directress at Baan Dek, and asked a few questions about the nature of her work. We hope you find it helpful. This post is particularly geared towards →
Happy Birthday Montessori
Throughout the world, students, teachers & parents are preparing to celebrate Maria Montessori's 142nd birthday. We need your help to wish her Happy Birthday! www.happybirthdaymontessori.com With over 20,000 Montessori schools globally, we're hoping to exceed →
Not Cot
Letter Work and Number Work were recently featured by NOTCOT. Apart from being totally flattered and humbled by this nice write-up, it's also pretty awesome to share with you that Jean and Justine, the founders, "both →
Spotlight Prairie Hill
In this Spotlight, we turn our attention to Mandie Cody Schadwinkel, who helps run an inspiring and unique Montessori school, called Prairie Hill, located just outside of Lincoln, Nebraska. Q: Can you tell us a little →
Back to School Tips
We've teamed up with great folks at Abrams Appleseed to offer "Montessori Monday's"! This is a first in a series. As families prepare to head "back to school", we thought we would take this opportunity to offer →
Montessori Letter Work & Number Work
We're very pleased to be able to introduce Letter Work & Number Work. Published by our friends at Abrams Appleseed, these titles, authored by Bobby and June George, are now available. We thought we would take this →
Featured in the Wall Street Journal
On Saturday, July 28th, our books, Letter Work & Number Work, were featured in the Saturday edition of the Wall Street Journal. We thought we would share the complete review with you: "Another pair of sturdy board →
