Week 6, Day 2. As I was zoning out and seriously struggling to pay attention, the painfully looooong presentation Just. Wouldn’t. End. Besides, I could barely make out what she was mumbling. Siebenhundertachtzig… Siebenhunderteinundachtzig… Siebenhundertzweiundachtzig… Suddenly, my eyes got wide. Wait! I can hear it! She’s counting in German! In that moment, my attention immediately zeroed back in on the 1000…
Sometimes life hands you a storm. And today was my day for it. I had easily made it thus far, but in the blink of an eye, I began to struggle. Suddenly, I was aware of the turmoil beginning to brew inside of me. Then, in an attempt to find some peace of mind, I put on my glasses to…
It’s the end of the school year. You must be so ready for summer vacation! The kids must be climbing the walls! It’s the beginning of June and everywhere I go, I am met with statements like these. At first, I am puzzled. Then I realize why I am confused. And time seems to slow to a standstill…
In September, I set a monumental goal. I decided to teach my Elementary yogis Ashtanga Yoga. If you know anything about Ashtanga (or check out this infographic) , you know precisely why this is a crazy idea. You begin with 5 Sun Salutation As and 5 Sun Salutation Bs, then do a lengthy series of stationary poses, each held for…
It’s a new year. I always get the deep need to declutter and purge after the holidays. I also get asked frequently about what living a minimalist life looks like with 2 kids. So I thought I would get at least some of the details down. Before I start, I wanted to state that living […] via A Montessori Home: Organization,…
The Mindful Me journey at My Montessori Eco School continues as we move comfortably into the 2nd lesson plan I created for the remaining weeks of the school term. via Two mindfulness lesson plans for My Montessori Eco School —
Assistants can be a wonderful asset in a Montessori classroom. In a Primary classroom, they are almost a necessity! Over the years, I have had the pleasure of working with many dedicated and caring assistants. Unfortunately, there have also been a few disappointments. I’ve compiled a list of what I consider to be important things […] via Things to Remember as…
It’s Thursday @ 6:40 am. In the stillness of the morning, I am sipping my Trader Joe’s caffeine and reading Montessori blogs. The shower will be calling me in 10 minutes, but right now I see a massive iceberg careening towards me, threatening to sink my entire day. Whether you believe in global warming or not, I will let you…
Many totschool or homeschool preschool parents switch out their trays weekly — or even daily. I often feel almost pressured to do so when I scroll through Instagram or Pinterest. If you love getting creative and making themed activities that will only be used for a few days, go for it. If you (like me) prefer to […] via How Often…
Ok, so that quote sounds a little creepy and ominous, but it made me consider current times and what the future holds for us. Will all these things that we are fighting for matter? Will we learn from our mistakes? Do we actually need prayers from those future people? (gulp) As Montessori Blogger, I often ask myself why I feel…