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The Longest Journey

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 w...
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Summer Update

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 ...
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Tips for Pitching Praise

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...
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Problematic Praise

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 re...
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Lakeshore Love

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 ...
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Follow the Child... Or Not?

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 ti...
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The Cost of Education

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 ...
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Not a Fun Mom

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 c...
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To Correct or Not?

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 met...
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The Silent Presenter

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 stro...
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Ch-Ch-Changes...

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...
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Two Simple Steps for Practical Life

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 Sw...
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Rethinking Practical Life

Rethinking Practical Life

Our Small, Often Neglected Practical Life Area There's no denying the importance of practical life activities.  This area, unique t...
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February School Update

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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Six Steps for Having the Montessori Talk

Six Steps for Having the Montessori Talk

By the way, honey, I need $5000 and will be taking all of the furniture out of the living room to create a classroom.  So how was your da...
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