Did you know that children who participate in music, theatre, art and dance are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement than those who don’t? It’s true. In a time when many schools are cutting back on their arts … Read More
Who says that the best place to learn is inside a classroom? It certainly wasn’t Ms. Deborah, Ellington Montessori’s Head of School. “There are times when – as an educator – you have to step outside of the box … Read More
French is one of Canada’s two official languages. Learning French is also part of every province’s school curriculum – and a requirement for many public (and private) sector jobs. If that’s not enough to convince you that French is a language … Read More
“Movement, or physical activity, is thus an essential factor in intellectual growth, which depends upon the impressions received from outside. Through movement we come in contact with external reality, and it is through these contacts that we eventually acquire even … Read More
Being a parent is a tough job; a life-long commitment that is delivered without a ‘how-to’ manual and unlimited variables. Being an educator is a tough job. It is a chosen life-long commitment that comes with many ‘how-to’ manuals and … Read More
Handwriting is being dropped in public schools in favour of proficiency on a keyboard. While we agree that proper typing skills are critical, research in psychology and neuroscience tells us that it is simply too early to declare handwriting a relic of … Read More
When we ask a 2 year-old child carry their own backpack, are we asking too much? When we tell a 12 year-old to mop up their spill off the floor, are we acting like tyrants? In today’s world, some of … Read More
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein Whether or not Einstein truly spoke these words, the … Read More
As parents, we all want our children to succeed. We want our children to be the best they can be, do well in school, relationships and work. We also wonder if we are doing ‘it right’. If our child shows … Read More
Words that you utter (or is that mutter?) matter. Words you say about another, matter. Words you use to describe one being, matter. Words you use to compliment or criticize, matter. The tone of your voice, matters. No matter the … Read More