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Seven Harmful Traits

Heather2019-12-05T16:30:07-06:00September 5th, 2019|Categories: Parenting|Tags: community, grit, parenting, self-regulation, soft skills|

by Maren Stark Schmidt Ever notice how a word, a phrase, a quote or a book title keeps popping up? Over the past couple of years the following Gandhi quotes keeps showing up in my studies. Every time I read these seven statements I am astounded at the wisdom conveyed in so few words. Gandhi is attributed with saying that these seven characteristics, the most spiritually perilous traits to humanity: Wealth without work Pleasure without conscience Knowledge without character Commerce without morality Science without humanity [...]

7 Key Phrases Montessori Teachers Use and Why We Should Use Them, Too

Heather2018-06-21T09:17:03-05:00June 20th, 2018|Categories: Parenting|Tags: community, Grace and Courtesy, independence, Montessori, parenting, phrases, soft skills|

By Christina Clemer Montessori can be hard to sum up in just a few words —it is a philosophy on education and child development that runs deep. It’s a way of seeing the world. I think one of the easiest ways to get an idea for what Montessori means is to listen to the language that Montessori teachers use. Montessori teachers use language that respects the child and provides consistent expectations. Words are chosen carefully to encourage children to be independent, intrinsically motivated critical thinkers. [...]

The Community

Heather2016-11-29T10:29:03-06:00July 8th, 2016|Categories: Raintree|Tags: community, Montessori|

An excerpt from Montessori Madness by Trevor Eissler Montessori education is infused with the idea of community. One experience has given me a singular perspective on the importance of community. It was a plane crash. My own. Shortly after college, I drove to Alaska looking for a job flying airplanes and some adventure. There was plenty of both there, and I found myself flying a small single-engine Cessna up and down the Bering Sea coast of western Alaska. My job was to fly a load [...]