Reflecting on Family Day and Education The third Monday of February marks Family Day in Ontario; it usually falls on the Presidents’ Day weekend. Family Day is intended to be a holiday that offers families a much-needed break during the long winter, when many businesses and schools are closed. As we reach the midpoint of… Continue reading What Children Really Need This Family Day Weekend
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Magic Blocks
Nothing flashy, sparkly, huge, or any other grandiose descriptors; not even the superlative type can capture the simplicity yet magic of this small box with its colourful contents. There are 18 tiny wooden blocks - 4 purple, 4 blue, 4 green, 4 red, 2 yellow – 4 different sizes of rectangular prisms, perfectly nestled in… Continue reading Magic Blocks
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
Margaret Whitley 