Spontaneity is the ingredient that allows a child’s curiosity and excitement to explode. Education is not something which the teacher does. It is a natural process which develops spontaneously. —Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind Our Montessori students taught us that the best-laid plans are easily put aside when: Someone brings a snake skin to circle…
Roots and Wings
There are two gifts we should give our children; One is roots, and the other is wings. — Author Unknown
Tribute to Vinny
I quietly watch the rain today and can only think of the Wildgen family (Bill, Mary, sister Darian, brother Mathew) and their delightful young, Vinny; a bright light, so full of hope and wonder. I imagine how their home must seem so empty, so strange…I can’t help crying. Our sweet Vinny, courageous, curios, clever and…
