“The child’s explosion into writing is closely connected with his special sensitivity for language, and this was operative at the time when he began to speak. By the age of five and a half or six, this sensitivity has ceased to exist; so it is clear that writing can be learned with joy and enthusiasm...
Lori Hurst Blog
May 2018 Blog
As the school year come to a close, I am proud of the growth in our schools this year. This year Weinacker’s has experienced some changes, including moving teachers into new roles to expand their professional development, welcoming new teachers and friends into our community, and saying goodbye to some of our staff. At the...
Reading aloud to Children: The Montessori Way
March is a great month to talk about reading! This month we will be celebrating Dr. Suess’s Birthday, and Read across America. NEA’s Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together...
Don’t Stress The Mess !!
Is your house a mess? Mine is. There never seems to be enough time to get all of the housework completely finished before the laundry or dish piles replenish themselves to be washed once again. Then there is the fun of the numerous toys that find their way throughout the house. Sorting through all of this...