Concentration is busy… and concentration is still. Concentration is natural and innate. Concentration is purposeful. Concentration is the goal… and concentration is the starting point. Concentration is cooperative… and concentration is individual. Concentration is intense. Concentration is creative. Concentration is determined. Concentration results in joy and satisfaction. Concentration is when the big learning happens.
Tenacity. Confidence. Grit. We talk a lot about these characteristics, both internally and publicly. We love grit. Recently, we recorded a podcast on Developing Tenacity, and we encourage its growth even with our youngest students, as early as 14 months. We talk with prospective families about how early work in the Practical Life area helps […]
In the Montessori classroom, the child is preparing the hand for handwriting even before trying to write their name. See some of that progression here. From her very first day, and her very first material, the child is constantly using her hand, refining fine motor control. As a child’s manual dexterity develops, they are able […]
We like to think what we do here at Baan Dek is rather unique. We thought we’d outline some of those aspects here: We are the only first and only accredited Montessori school in the state of South Dakota. The Association Montessori Internationale is the only foundation established by Maria Montessori, and is based in […]
Jessie Beerman is the mind behind The Education of Ours, a blog full of interesting ideas and reflections from a Montessori Parent and Classroom Guide. We’ve enjoyed following her on her blog, and getting to know a bit more about her in this interview. We think you will, too. Q: Can you tell us a […]