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Observation is the skill to help you become more effective. Please join me for this free 20-minute instant mini-workshop training, How To Become A Better Observer. In this information-packed session you’ll find out… Watch at your convenience, now or later. Watch this video for more information. Look forward to seeing you there! Remember, your email […]
There is an enduring quote about learning: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”. Attributed to Benjamin Franklin and to Chinese Confucian philosopher Xun Kuang, the idea that active engagement is key to powerful learning has survived for over 2000 years. When I was in junior […]
As I’ve come to a different stage of my life–as a grandparent–and I observe my grandchildren and their peers, I’ve seen the skills of practical life as key to living a happy life. These articles came out of my realization, too, that among my peers–fellow grandparents–the ones that were the healthiest and happiest practiced practical […]
As we look at education as a help to life, safety comes first in my mind. If we don’t feel safe, we can’t learn. When we are in the edginess of fear, it’s hard to enjoy our lives. How do we create places where safety comes first? Let’s begin by defining safety: Safety is the […]
As I look out my window and see this mature, mangled olive tree, I wish that, for the tree’s sake, someone had given a lesson to the tree’s pruners on the branching and budding patterns of fruiting trees. This was a lesson that most of the eight-year-olds in my classroom enjoyed and were proud they […]
One of the many universal learning and teaching principles used in Montessori education is the idea of the prepared environment. Created and maintained by the adults in that space, a prepared environment consists of four components: people, tools and objects, ideas and nature. What does a prepared environment look like? Let’s start with an example […]
One of the many things I have come to appreciate about my Montessori teaching experience is this idea; in their efforts to self-construct an adult human being, children’s initial work is care of the self. From this core work of care of the self, the child is drawn to other activities in caring for the […]
It’s official! The Childhood Potential Online Montessori Conference is coming back! Over the years, this transformative event has connected parents, educators, and caregivers from all corners of the world. This year, we’re turning the spotlight on the first three years of life—a critical and extraordinary period of growth and discovery. From January 27–31, 2025, join us for a one-of-a-kind, […]
Earlier this year I reopened one of my Kids Talk Workshops, Unscramble Spelling, after revamping it. I was curious to see if there would be any interest in the course, as it had been closed for over two years. The response was favorable, so I’ve revamped three other courses, just in time to help out for […]
Doing some research the other day I reviewed some statistics on the literacy rate in the United States. The national literacy test is given every ten years, with the last results from 2014. These 2014 statistics are what I quote in my reading webinar. Since the late 70’s I have been involved with adult and […]
