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Montessori Lessons in Interdependence: Greater Relevance Than Ever
Our pandemic clearly illustrates our interdependence. Protective equipment is required and made by someone else? During this time of isolation when essential workers still need to go to health care centers, shops, or pick up our garbage, who looks after them or their children? This opportunity, as difficult as it is for so many, for so many reasons, also is an opportunity for greater understanding of interdependence.
Empowering Children Through Preparation
Yesterday, a long-awaited theatre trip with my almost 3-year-old granddaughter finally took place. At the same age, my son, her father, attended a full-scale musical production of Beauty and the Beast. A colleague of my husband gifted us the tickets. At the time, our son thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and it sparked his interest in theatre… Continue reading Empowering Children Through Preparation
Celebrating Family Literacy Day Today and Everyday
Margaret Whitley Jan 27, 2025 1909 Edition from Goodreads Growing up, books were everywhere in my home. Long before board books, my father had the Journey’s Through Bookland collection, which a dear friend gave him as a baby gift aeons ago when I was born in the middle of the last century! The first volume contained nursery… Continue reading Celebrating Family Literacy Day Today and Everyday
Guiding Parents on their Montessori Journey
I often write about the importance of all children having access to Montessori programs because of they offer children engagement and a love of learning. However, it's disheartening that many privately funded, high-fee Montessori programs overlook the crucial role of parents in their child's Montessori journey. This results in many families whose children could benefit… Continue reading Guiding Parents on their Montessori Journey
Voice Ed Podcast with Stephen Hurley
Check out my recent conversation with Stephen Hurley of Voice Ed. He is having important conversations about the future of education which will not only impact our children but impact all of us. Educating Human Potential through Montessori https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/educating-human-potential-through-montessori-ft-margaret-whitley/
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