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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Our First Nations Friends
Dear Parents, This week’s news weighs heavy on our heart, as information unfolds about the sad and tragic discovery at the former residential school in Kamloops. Roots and Wings Montessori acknowledges the immense hurt and trauma this has caused