Roots & Wings Blog
What Makes a Hero?
This month, most of us have had an opportunity to talk about war heroes, and honor them for the sacrifices they made, so that we could have a free and peaceful country to live in. Along the same line of
Empowering Our Children as Creators
When children, however young, are included in the family decision making process, they begin to see themselves as active rather than passive members of the family. They begin to problem-solve and think beyond just their own immediate needs. As this
Feeling Safe
As the new school year begins, it warms our hearts to observe our new little ones gradually relaxing in their new environment, as they feel safe and loved. Actually I observe a tangible difference in comfort levels between many
Graduation June 2022
Graduation 2022 What a busy and interesting year! We as a faculty team have been saying that we cannot believe we are at end of the school year already. And what a year it has been, full of many great
Dayguards’ “Forest Floor”
Dayguards (childcare workers) in Finland built a “forest floor” and changed children’s immune systems. Within 30 days of playing in forest soil and leaf garbage, Finnish preschoolers had increased the number of T-cells and much more varied intestinal bacteria.
Peace Day 2021
Montessori schools have a strong Peace Curriculum and all around the world embrace the UNITED NATION’S INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY on September 21st. This year, our class will also give this a focus as it assists us all in understanding how