September 2015
The Story of the Magic Eraser
Optimism and Grit in the Face of Adversity About a month ago, we experienced another round of vandalism as did our neighbors to the east and the public school behind us. Black enamel spray paint [...]
August 2015
Finn’s Lesson: Becoming A Classroom Leader
As I have said in almost every newsletter at the start of a school term, it is hard being a parent and leaving your little child in the arms of a stranger. We know exactly [...]
June 2015
Montessori: A Leap of Faith
Being the parent of a Montessori child takes a leap of faith. Most of us, and this includes Montessori teachers, were educated in traditional classrooms. When we started our elementary program, we thought, “We have [...]
May 2015
Every Breath You Take, Every Move You Make
Young children of preschool age derive their security from order, routine and the consistency of the adults in their lives. When a child starts attending a new school, it is common for him to react [...]
No Helicopters Please
When we first started Raintree, Montessori was relatively new to the Lawrence community. The Raintree campus of today bears little resemblance to the ramshackle building and grounds of yesteryear, but we have fond memories of [...]
A Letter to Elementary and Soon-To-Be Elementary Parents
Dear Parents, Welcome to our elementary community and to your new role as the parent of an elementary-age child. You did it! You successfully nurtured your child through the crucial first six years of life, [...]