by Lodestar School | Dec 9, 2020 | Montessori
Forward to “Do real things” A Montessorian, Chris Trostel, wrote the article below on “Do real things” to share with others and I found it absolutely wonderful! If I knew how to write so beautifully, I would have said the same things! So I am... 
by Anjum Husain | Dec 9, 2020 | Montessori
Introduction A few days ago, I had a conversation with a friend whose child is in a Montessori school. She said to me, “You know, I love Montessori and when I read about all the positive outcomes in Montessori children, I feel I would love to see them in my child, but... 
by Anjum Husain | Dec 9, 2020 | Montessori
Introduction Harvard psychologist, Dr. Susan David, used the word “sawubona” which is a Zulu greeting from native South Africa. It means, “I see you.” Sawubona means creating a space in your heart and in your home or classroom where your child is... 
by Anjum Husain | Dec 8, 2020 | Montessori
“The will has begun to develop and this process continues henceforth, but only as a result of experience. Hence, we are beginning to think of the will not as something inborn, but as something which has to be developed and because it is part of nature, this... 
by Lodestar School | Dec 7, 2020 | Montessori
Concentration is the calm amidst the storm As a Montessori guide, I am fortunate to be able to witness many moments of children concentrating, deeply engaged in a work of their choice, working contentedly and quietly. Concentration is the calm amidst the storm as the... 
by Anjum Husain | Dec 7, 2020 | Montessori
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment to improve the world.” Anne Frank What is strength of character? I have been thinking about strength of character and what it actually means and how do we build it in ourselves and our children? Strength of... 