Growing up in the commercial generation, so many of those old television interruptions have been forever etched into my brain. One that seems to continually resurface is the old Dennorex Dandruff Shampoo commercial. There’s a guy standing in a shiny tiled shower and his hair has been perfectly parted down the middle with soapy shampoo […]
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It is often said that what is past is prologue. William Shakespeare coined the phrase. In challenging times it is important to keep an eye on the horizon, but there is often great value to be found in our history. On our 20th anniversary, it only makes sense to remember how our past has prepared
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At MAB we\’ve always valued our time outdoors. We know that the organic, child-led lessons learned in nature run the full gamut of social and academic subjects in addition to physical and executive functioning skills. Being in nature is also one of the healthiest things a child can do. We are fortunate to have about
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It has been two months since we returned to our classrooms. We knew this wouldn\’t be easy and there are likely more challenges ahead, but we are proud to have taken a measured step forward at a time when other organizations chose to step back. In doing so, we have learned so much about children
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Lately, humanity seems to be on display across an ever widening spectrum from life-affirming to horrifying. Unfortunately, most of the stuff that makes the headlines is terribly depressing. It makes me think of the world and the future my children will face, but then I remember what educators do (or at least what we should
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Today we\’re talking about Montessori math. In each classroom the range of work is broad and versatile to accommodate different ages, learning styles and abilities. There is so much to unpack in Montessori math that a full discussion would be far too much for a single blog post. So, we\’ll pickup on some of the
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These images were taken in vastly different worlds. The first photo was taken by a friend who attends a private high school in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa (my apologies for the quality of the image). The other was taken at a public high school in the United States. Sierra Leone is one of the
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What’s the best way to respond when your child comes home complaining that Timmy pushed him again? It is a more difficult question than it seems and it is far easier to get it wrong than to get it right. Fortunately, there is a rule that applies regardless of the situation; suspend judgement and focus
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“All you need is patience -and that’s what makes it so hard.” The start of another school year brings with it a sense of renewal. For parents and children it offers a clean slate. It’s like our own little New Year’s day. So even though I’ve never been particularly successful in sticking to them in
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Another new school year is upon us and we are delighted to see the faces of new and returning students brightening our hallways once again. So many things about the Montessori method and environment ensure that students quickly adjust into school life. However, whether you are new to MAB or you have been with us
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