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This reflection is about fear, specifically the tiny fears that shape our daily decision-making and choices, forcing us to maintain habits we’d like to change and keeping us from genuine growth. Several years ago, my observation practice was re-energized through the work of Paul Epstein. After nearly 30 years in my own classrooms and 20+ …
I was all prepared to launch into a Springtime series on flowers with some fun freebies that will have your children wanting to become botanists! (If you got excited when you read that, have no fear….it’s still coming!) But, as is often the case for me, the experiences of this week sent me off on …
“The real preparation for education is a study of one’s self. The training of the teacher who is to help life is something far more than the learning of ideas. It includes the training of character; it is a preparation of the spirit.” Dr. Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind As I gently returned to social …
Best Teacher Preparation Course? Dr. M Says Study Yourself Read More »
The Wisdom and Wonder of Maria Montessori’s Cosmic Vision ’ve been hanging out with Maria a lot these days…well, actually with Mario and Maria. If you’ve been reading my words through this blog or joined Demystifying Cosmic Education, you know I spend a LOT of time reflecting on how our Montessori practice leads children to …
Love in Plants: How One Chart Inspired My Cosmic Task Read More »
This is the fourth article in the series: Key Ingredients for a Learning-Inspired “Classroom” at Home or in School “An ordinary teacher cannot be transformed into a Montessori teacher, but must be created anew, having rid herself of pedagogical prejudices. The first step is self-preparation of the imagination, for the Montessori teacher has to visualize …
The Montessori Teacher Transformed:
A Key Ingredient for Inspired Learning Read More »
I still remember the warm May afternoon when I completed my elementary training. I sat with my 10 or 11 fellow trainees, knowing I was about to take on the leadership of a well-established classroom. I was filled with thoughts of “Am I ready?” We’d had incredible training. My guides through Montessori elementary had been …
With Training Complete, Are You Ready for the Classroom? Read More »
