Mentor Transcript: Infant Community (The Nido) Transcript Date: October 24, 2012

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Mentor Transcript: Primary (Encouraging Independence, Gifted Child, Combining Classes, Work or Play?) Transcript Date: October 24, 2012

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Mentor Transcript: Elementary (Command Cards, Teaching Art, Geometry Nomenclature) Transcript Date: October 24, 2012

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Mentor Transcript: Infant Community (Starting a New Class, First Day of Class, Giving Lessons) Transcript Date: October 17, 2012

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Mentor Transcript: Primary (Mandatory Nap Time, Short Work Period, Dismissal Time, Parent Communication: Developmental Concern, Assistants Giving Lessons) Transcript Date: October 17, 2012

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Mentor Transcript: Elementary (Short Work Period, Language Arts Specialist, Writing and Literature, Assistant Training) Transcript Date: October 17, 2012

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Mentor Transcript: Infant Community (Starting New Class, Connecting Children to Work) Transcript Date: October 10. 2012

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Mentor Transcript: Primary (Reading, Messy Snack, Disruptive Children, Group Time: Yes or No, Teaching Cursive) Transcript Date: October 10, 2012

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Mentor Transcript: Elementary (Research Writing, Authoritative Relationship) Transcript Date: October 10, 2012

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Daniel Pink interview with author, Paul Tough

Early last week best selling author Daniel Pink hosted another best selling author, Paul Tough, on his Internet Broadcast talk show, Office Hours. Paul Tough is the author of the recently released book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. 

Daniel Pink's Interview with Paul Tough

I was fortunate enough to be selected to ask a question live on the broadcast and extoll some of the benefits of a Montessori education. Daniel Pink, a fan of Montessori, then went on to talk more about the qualities of a Montessori education. 

Respect More Crucial Than Love

Provocative article about love and respect in parent child relationships. I don't always agree with Peter Gray, but I do appreciate his perspective and think he is right on with this post.

In Relationships, Respect May Be Even More Crucial Than Love

Raising Successful Children

 

Great NYT article for parents. Simple, straightforward, brutally honest. Powerful combination. 

Raising Successful Children

Mentor Transcript: Infant Community (State Licensing) Transcript Date: May 2, 2012

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Mentor Transcript: Elementary (Struggling Reader, Slow Learner) Transcript Date: May 1, 2012

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Mentor Transcript: Primary (Walking on the Line, Correcting Posture, Separation Anxiety) Transcript Date: April 30, 2012

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