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 upon how to prepare children to transition to the primary classroom, and why we, as a society, still have so […]
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, hardworking optimists. Of course, precision and rigor are important, but so is joy and attitude. This role requires thinking big, […]
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 what we were searching for, or hoping to discover, but we suddenly found ourselves immersed in a treasure trove of […]
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 activities children do on a daily basis? Was this a deliberate choice by Montessori? What are the implications? What type […]
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 days with us, we have been working to meet your child’s needs in a way that leads to their greatest […]