We were transfixed by Donna Bryant Goertz’s book, Children Who are Not Yet Peaceful. Not only did it offer a reasonable engagement with the current state of traditional education, it also sought to ascertain the shape of another way forward, utilizing a treasure trove of Montessori values and principles, in clear, expository narratives. Donna Bryant Goertz, the […]
At a recent inservice, our staff read and discussed a book we’ve been hearing about from different sources for quite some time, Children Who Are Not Yet Peaceful. We were absolutely inspired, challenged, affirmed, eager. Of course, we had to reach out to the author, the founder of Austin Montessori School. Donna Bryant Goertz captivated us […]
In Podcast Episode 18, Mrs. Bauer, our guide of our Young Children’s Community, and Ms. Wood, our head of community, talk about preparing for Literacy. Does literacy start with learning letters? How early are children preparing for literacy? How do spoken language and literacy interact? Listen here!
We’re so excited to Spotlight Nicole from The Kavanaugh Report. The mother of two young children, she blogs and Instagrams moments of life with honesty, care, and joy. We were delighted to learn more about this neighbor (she’s from Minnesota!), and we think you’re going to like her story. Q: Can you tell us a […]
The Dressing Frames are rather iconic. Often displayed on a tower or in a box, they are large wooden frames with fabric overlays, and different clothing fasteners down the middle. Children want to do things themselves, and helping to dress yourself is a huge step toward independence. Many items of clothing for children are pull-on. […]