In my ongoing series of conversations with my Montessori friend, Jesse McCarthy, we talk about what characteristics we find important in a Montessori teacher. What 3 or 4 characteristics would you pick? The things that came up for me were: curiosityenjoying to be with childrenbeing able to set kind and clear limits when needed: andhaving mutual respect between the child and adult Listen to the conversation to hear what came up for Jesse and how you might like to try to embody some of … [Read more...] about Traits of great teachers & parents
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Live at the International Montessori Congress 2017 in Prague
Wow. I have been so lucky to be at the International Montessori Congress in Prague for the last few days. The theme of the Congress was “pathway to peace". The common energy to spread Montessori and peace was infectious. We are all charged with this common purpose. The Montessori glass classroom The Montessori glass classroom is a great opportunity to observe the Montessori classroom in action – to witness the child working without anyone forcing them, with deep focus, peace and … [Read more...] about Live at the International Montessori Congress 2017 in Prague
2013 Montessori Congress
I was lucky enough in the summer to travel to Portland, Oregon on the USA’s west coast for the 2013 International Montessori Congress. Portland is not a big city so you literally bumped into Montessori teachers, trainers and administrators everywhere as if we had began a little settlement. Not so little in fact. There were 2,300 people there of all ages, and from many countries. If you like infographics like I do, here is an interesting representation of the people who attended. A wise bunch … [Read more...] about 2013 Montessori Congress