Maria Montessori has done it again. There is new research that backs up her philosophies on education and parenting.
Check out this post on NPR:
http://www.npr.org/2011/02/14/133629477/for-kids-self-control-factors-into-future-success

Enjoy!

Reading is so fun!

I have had the great privilege, and yes it is a privilege, to substitute in a primary classroom. I have subbed as the lead guide and the assistant and both have been fun, exciting, sweet. Today I had three children labeling the environment. After MANY labels, one 5 year old returned to me and said, "learning to read is so fun!" that's it right there guys! When you get that response as a teacher you know it's a good day.