When we talk about Montessori classrooms as prepared environments, many people see only a classroom with shelves containing various materials. Period. Montessori materials—that’s all there is to a prepared environment. And that would be an incomplete view. A prepared environment is not about materials—it’s about intentional design. A properly prepared environment requires thoughtful planning, along […]
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Leadership
FREE TRAINING | Teaching Civility
What are children learning from this mean-spirited time? What has happened to common courtesy? How can we magnify kindness and respect in both children and adults? Teaching civility is a topic that has been on my mind for several years now. In this 20-minute instant free training, Teaching Civility, you’ll learn how you can create […]
FREE TRAINING | Managing Oneself
Lead With Clarity. Start With Yourself. Have you ever found yourself stepping into a bigger role for children’s sake—at home, in the classroom, or guiding a team—only to wonder, “Am I doing this right?” If you’ve felt overwhelmed, unsure, or simply determined to help kids thrive, you’re not alone. Leadership isn’t reserved for “born leaders.” […]
FREE TRAINING | Planning For Summer Fun
Are you concerned about having enough activities to fill up the entire summer? At home and at school? In this complimentary mini-workshop, Planning For Summer Fun… Parent or teacher you’ll learn: All in under 15 minutes! Plus you’ll get an action guide to help you put it all together. Sign up below and you’ll go […]
NEW | Effortless Action
Effortless Action Leadership Essentials How to Short-Circuit Procrastination & Accomplish Your Most Cherished Goals In this course, you’ll discover the entire, step-by-step process you need to overcome procrastination at work or at home, maintain steady momentum on your tasks and projects, make the most of your precious time and energy. The course is relatively short […]
NEW | Leading with Heart
In this powerful course, you’ll discover the entire, step-by-step process you need to cultivate the mindset, strategies, and habits of an emotionally intelligent leader. One who creates a positive and productive atmosphere for their team so, together, you can achieve your goals and drive greater business success. The course is relatively short — just four […]
FREE TRAINING | Teaching Your Children Values
In today’s world there appears to be a leadership culture that promotes ideas and actions that go against time-tested universal principles of human behavior. These principles have worked to build healthy individuals and cultures all over the world for thousands of years. We know that there are physical laws, such as gravity, that if we […]
NEW | The Art of Decision Making
We all face thousands of choices every day, both big and small. Often, we don’t even notice that we’re making a choice. But at other times, making decisions is a constant struggle filled with uncertainty and regret. Caught in a whirlwind of pros and cons, it’s all too easy to get stuck, endlessly turning options […]
NEW | Building Relationships
In life, our relationships are the source of almost everything that matters. Good relationships bring us happiness, fulfillment, opportunities, comfort, and support. Our relationships keep us grounded during hard times. They enable us to thrive in our careers and our personal lives. They help us grow into our own potential. So why aren’t we ever […]
NEW | The Power of Listening
Inside this new course, you’ll get the entire step-by-step process to get good at listening – FAST. You’ll find out exactly what good listening is (and is not)… how to understand someone’s full communication… how to reach an important agreement… tools for highly-emotional conversations… specific skills for business and negotiation… and more… With The Power […]