Never Ending
How true, how true!…
International Day of the Girl Child
Inequality Starts Before Birth
In 2011, as the result of youth advocacy around the world, the United Nations declared October 11 as the official day of the International Day of the Girl Child. Its mission is “to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential.”
Question: How are we all doing our part, as parents and educators?
The Problem of Bias
A Preschool Problem?
This NPR-ED article states that bias “isn’t just a police problem”…It’s a preschool problem. Read on…(click graphic, below)
It’s World Teachers’ Day!
We Celebrate and Thank you
Montessori Education
To Quote Aristotle…
Maria Montessori would surely agree!
DYI Montessori Activity
The Nuts & Bolts of Practical Life
How can a very simple nuts-and-bolts activity be developmentally meaningful for a young child? So many benefits…read on.
First, our thanks to Yohanna Ruger, UMA student from Tigard, Oregon for creating this sensorially appealing (and beautifully simple!) Practical Life activity. Notice there were no plastics used here. Even the tray is made of wood.
So, what are the developmental benefits?
DIRECT:
- Order
- Hand-eye coordination
- Concentration
- Independence
- Self confidence
INDIRECT:
- Preparation for writing (pincer grip)
- Preparation for reading (left-to-right sequence)
- Learn to attach and remove a screw to a bolt!
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