I thought the attached piece from the New York Times was worth sharing. Building a child’s self-control is an important part of our work as educators and parents. Alas, too often, it is confused with supporting self-esteem, which is a horse of a... more
Some thoughts at the Winter Solstice:
On the shortest day of the year I take a break from reading student progress reports to walk our puppy, Molly, through the fields below Wigwam Road, and there, just barely visible in the humus, are the pale... more
At October’s Community Circle gathering, Children’s House Directress Gretchen Silverman gave a very thoughtful talk on the central role of “meaningful work’ in Montessori practice. This is particularly germane as we launch our Middle School, where... more
Litchfield Montessori School is a learning community. This applies to our adult members as well as our students. To that end, I have begun this blog, and will, from time to time post opinions, random thoughts, and links to things of interest. Feel... more
