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3 1/2 Year Olds Know Everything

“I didn’t want you to say that!”  insists my son as I assist him with the cd player.  He is quick to let me know that I am helping him too much…again.  I am more than happy to back off but cringe slightly at his commanding manner and think to myself,  “I hope you don’t speak to Grammie or your

The Gift of Magda

 

 

 

Whether you know it our not, Magda Gerber has touched your life.  

 

Life Lessons of a CSF

One of the biggest assets of our MMP School community is LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION which plants us square in the sights of Shem Creek.

Even before our tribe of elders journeyed over to two-O-eight, we took advantage of marsh walks and trips to the creek to watch the fishing and shrimping vessels pull in.  Capt. Mark (aka Benjamin & Rebecca's dad) has made these trips even more meaningful with impromptu field trips (and sometimes tagging by the DNR) of the fresh catch on way to market.  

‘Tis the Season to Accumulate

When things get cluttered I cannot think.  The approaching holidays for me bring lots of mixed feelings:

Seeing more of family and friends…..less consistency in our daily routine

PLAY ON

 

How Conflict Supports Harmony in the Classroom

We may be gluttons for punishment, but truth be told, RIE and Montessori teachers find joy in good old fashioned CONFLICT. 

 

A Flower is Born

Our school logo has evolved right along our program over the course of the past decade. The concept behind the MMP Flower, is quite simple.

You can't make a flower grow by pulling on it.  (Chinese Proverb)

It's implementation- well, not so simple.

 

 

Those Darn Blankies

…..loveys, baby dolls, pacies, (insert your child’s transitional item of choice here).

Do Your Kids Love Bedtime?

Do you?  What do you love about it?

Freedom: Too Much of a Good Thing?

RIE and Montessori have in common a heavy emphasis on the crucial importance of "freedom of movement" at the beginning of life: unswaddled and on the floor in an environment which is 100% safe for movement and exploration to unfold naturally and confidently at the child's pace.  As the infant and then toddler grows to know his body and his capabilities he gains awareness and control of himself.  Little

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