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As an educator (licensed K-6, Montessori Primary certification: AMS, MACTE) and a parent, I am devoted to helping chidren learning how to become independent, life-long learners and good citizens. Montessori is an effective way to translate these beliefs into reality. Sadly, not everyone has access to a Montessori education. So I am bringing my experiences, thoughts and beliefs to the table with the...

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The Child Friendly Bedroom: As I was writing my lens on the Child Friendly Home, I realized that there was too much information for just one lens. Therefor this lens is devoted specifically...; Updated 930 days ago | Child Friendly Bedroom › baby beds
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney: Even though I was already an adult when I learned about Miss Rumphius, I have adored this children's book from the first page I turned. The message of making...; Updated 930 days ago | Miss Rumphius › barbara cooney
Montessori, Independence and Self-Esteem: What drew me to Montessori as an educator was how children are shown how to build themselves as human beings. Adults are mere guides in their lives, lending...; Updated 681 days ago | fostering independence › affirmation
More Than Child Safe: A Child Friendly Home: You spend hours making your home safe for your child by crawling around on your hands and knees, ensuring that all potential hazards are identified and then...; Updated 651 days ago | child safety › child friendly
Too Young For Scissors? Punch Outs Are the Answer!: Students come into my Montessori classroom at age 3. A few have the fine motor skills to use scissors or hold a pencil correctly, but most are not yet ready...; Updated 930 days ago | Punch Outs › crafts
Montessori Silence Game: The Silence Game is a deliberate stilling of the body, an activity for practicing our listening skills and developing concentration. But it also happens spontaneously...; Updated 930 days ago | Montessori Curriculum › listening activities
My Montessori Language Curriculum: I became a teacher because I wanted to help children learn how to read. With the Montessori language materials, I can do just that during the three-year tim...; Updated 946 days ago | Montessori Language Curriculum › free montessori album page
Montessori: Language and the Young Child: Children easily acquire language skills from birth to the age of six. Maria Montessori called this the Sensitive Period for language. This makes it very important...; Updated 930 days ago | Language learning strategies › how to listen to your child
Boredom Busting With Plastic Bottle Toys: I realize that we shouldn't be buying bottled drinks - they are bad for the environment and usually bad for our health. As good as I try to be, I still have...; Updated 945 days ago | boredom busting › homemade activities
Dingle Diary (My trip to Ireland): There were 10 of us who made the trip to the town of Dingle on the west coast of Ireland in the spring of 2005. Eight of us stayed at Roisin Bui, a rented h...; Updated 930 days ago | Ireland vacation › archaelogical tours
A Look Inside My Makeup Box: Bare Minerals: Much to my mother's chagrin, I didn't wear makeup in high school. I just couldn't ever get it right and ended up looking even worse than I did before applying...; Updated 930 days ago | Bare Minerals › bare escentuals
Montessori: My collection of Montessori writing is growing! To make locating pieces easier, I have gathered all my Montessori-related lenses together in one place. Be sure...; Updated 919 days ago | Montessori › a child's plea
Cookbooks: The Ten I Couldn't Live Without: I really enjoy cooking, especially when school is out for the summer and I have time to plan fun meals to prepare. I also enjoy collecting cookbooks. Many I...; Updated 930 days ago | Cookbooks › better homes and gardens cookbook

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