Observation in Early Childhood

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“The teacher must derive not only the capacity, but the desire, to observe natural phenomena. The teacher must understand and feel her position of observer: the activity must lie in the phenomenon.” ~ Dr. Maria Montessori A big deal in Montessori is observation from a few different perspectives. From the director’s perspective, along with preparing [Read On]


Winter Outdoor Tree Decorating for the Birds

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This post is written by the wonderful Gina at Connecting Family & Seoul   My son’s love for birds continues to grow just as he does.  Many days during the summer were spent bird-watching from our living room window or listening for their songs during our nature walks.  When we decided to plan the advent [Read On]


DailyBuzz Moms 9×9 :: Earth {A Play Date}

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I am honored to be a part of the DailyBuzz Moms April 9×9 challenge. As you know, Earth Day was last Sunday. I have always appreciated Earth Day but now, with two young children, the significance has newfound meaning. We celebrated with raw enthusiasm this year. As a finale, we hosted a “Celebrate the Earth” [Read On]