The Longest Journey
Once again I apologize for being absent. Wanting to write and having the time to write are two different things. I finally feel like we have...
Summer Update
If there's one thing I've learned about life it's that nothing ever goes as planned. We've been quite busy. The good news ...
Tips for Pitching Praise
Whether it's "Good Job" or "Way to Go" chances are you have a generic praise that routinely leaves your lips with li...
Problematic Praise
Praise and rewards have become a staple in the traditional classroom. Did you get an A on your test? Then you get a candy bar. If you rea...
Lakeshore Love
If you've read my blog for any length of time then you are well aware of my obsession with Lakeshore Learning which existed long before ...
Follow the Child... Or Not?
If there's one phrase that is acutely associated with the Montessori Method it's this one: "Follow the child" Often times ...
The Cost of Education
If there's one thing that has shocked me on my journey to educate my children, it's the sheer cost. In many ways, I think the free ...
Not a Fun Mom
I have a confession. I am not a fun mom. If you spend any time on Pinterest or browsing though various Montessori blogs then you've com...
To Correct or Not?
I can still recall some of our first school days after we fully invested in Montessori. I understood my albums and the environment was meti...
The Silent Presenter
While I am pursuing Montessori for my children, I was educated in a far more traditional manner. I attended public school and have strong m...
Ch-Ch-Changes...
I initially began blogging about our experiences with Montessori more than five years ago. I scrapped my first attempt and began again two ...
Two Simple Steps for Practical Life
On our last post, we talked about why the practical life shelves in my classroom as so small . Shredding Sweet Potatoes for Sweet Potatoe...
Rethinking Practical Life
Our Small, Often Neglected Practical Life Area There's no denying the importance of practical life activities. This area, unique to Mon...
February School Update
February was an interesting month for us. We surprised the kids with a trip to Disney World. It was fun but it was a lot of work for me. ...
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