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Spending Time in Nature
Spending time in nature is a huge component of the Montessori approach, and it’s an idea that completely resonates with me. I haven’t read much of anything on the topic, like this book, because I don’t really need any convincing. It makes sense on so many levels.… Read MoreFor example, I believe that the foundation of environmental stewardship is just a downright love of nature. The more children love being outside in the natural world, the more likely they are to take care of it. Plus, nature is an amazing backdrop for creative play and exploration. Children can satiate their natural curiosity and love of learning by turning over rocks,
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Weekly Action Plan Template
I know I write a lot about updating my organization system, but I’m just being honest about how much I tinker with my system to make sure it fits me just right. Every time my job situation or responsibilities shift, I generally have to make a change in my org system. If I don’t, then I end up feeling all sorts of friction with my old system until I finally set aside time to revamp it.I was using this system through my maternity leave and into my year as a stay-at-home mom. But now I’m starting to work more and more (both on my part-time job as the Director… Read More -
DIY Whiteboard
I wrote this post a while back about how we purchased inexpensive shower board from a home improvement store, asked them to cut it to our specifications, and then used removable wall adhesive strips to secure it to our bathroom wall.… Read MoreI’d like to report that the removal process went pretty smoothly. The only negative consequence was some slight discoloration on the door where the adhesive strips had been for so long.
We decided to hang our “whiteboard” at our new house because it’s so useful to have a centralized place to record family-related things. We opted for the kitchen this time. Right now, we’ve been using to record our
