Nothing captures the essence of Montessori like seeing a child hard at work, doing something they love. That was a brief glimpse at some of the incredible things that have happened in only our first two weeks of school. If you’re interested, you might want to take a stroll through our Instagram and Flickr photo feeds. We’re just getting started.
Written by:
Bobby George
For many of us, cursive is a mainstay in our lives. We grew up diligently practicing our handwriting in school and watching our parents write in cursive at home. Our role models lived out our efforts in notes and checks and love letters. I have a very distinct memory of sitting next to my father […]
“So, what’s a typical day look like?” “When is it time to use the bathroom, or to have snack?” “When is art time?” These are such natural questions, and ones we hear frequently when families come to look at the classroom. Applying to Baan Dek begins with a tour after school, when we walk around […]
In this short, little known, but highly influential and impactful text, Maria Montessori lays out some words of advice for teachers: “Anticipating some of the questions which will certainly be put to me, I shall give some recommendations regarding mistakes which I have observed during my visits to Montessori schools. These mistakes, apparently slight and […]