Drop-off and pick-up are two of the most important times of the entire day. Here are a few insights that we’ve gathered over the years. We hope you find them useful. These are many of the same recommendations that you’ll find in Montessori parent handbooks throughout the world. Of course, we’ve made a few modifications, […]
As summer winds down and we get ready to head “back to school”, we wanted to take this opportunity to offer a few general tips to help ensure a fluid transition. Whether you’re a new family just starting out or a current family returning for your second, third or even fourth year, we’ve put together […]
We sat down with Ms. Wood to discuss some fun ideas to implement literacy over the Summer. Here’s some of what we came up with: Library: Go to the library! A lot! “The library is like a candy store where you can sample everything,” says Ms. Wood. The library is also a great opportunity to […]
You’ve probably read a thousand job descriptions. We want this to be your last. What we do at Baan Dek isn’t a job. It’s a way of life. It’s a way of seeing the world differently, and having the opportunity to make a difference. We don’t make ripples in puddles, we make waves in oceans. […]
We couldn’t be more pleased to announce Montessori: Shape Work, the third book in our series from Abrams Appleseed. Out in August, it’s now available for pre-order from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. We’ve been dreaming about putting together a book to help children learn their shapes for many years, and we’re so very pleased […]