AMI Montessori Conference, Everyone Welcome

AMI Montessori Conference, Everyone Welcome

San Diego, California, February 13-15, AMI/USA (The AMI Montessori affiliate for the United States) will hold The Montessori Experience, open to birth educators, parents, Montessori teachers, administrators, university students, homeschoolers, anyone interested in finding out more about authentic Montessori practice from birth to 18 years. Who will benefit from attending? Anyone interested in continued learning about human development, and increasing happiness in themselves, their students, children, family.

At the World Cafe on the first day Lynne Lawrence—General Director of AMI who will be flying in from the head office in Amsterdam—and I will be sharing stories and answering questions. Other “Living Legends” (what we are being called)  will be joining us for casual conversations and questions. Above is a picture of Lynne and me wearing our Tibetan necklaces at an event in Vancouver, Canada in 2023. Continue reading

Montessori International Happy Holiday Wishes 2025

Montessori International Happy Holiday Wishes 2025
I hear, from people around the world, that it is fun to “travel” with me through social media and this blog. So, to celebrate the 2025 holiday season I am sharing more and hoping you enjoy it.

In 2011 our family created a song/video celebrating Earth and some thoughts on the meaning of Christmas. We called it “A Christmas Prayer for the Earth.” Here is the link to an updated version of that video, CLICK: Video

The original YouTube version has received over 8,000 hits and has been translated into several languages, and every December travels the world. This pictures shows bread-baking in a Montessori IC (Infant Community) for ages 1-1.5 in Sweden, and one slide from the Czech translation of the video. Continue reading

Leaf Classification for All Ages

Leaf Classification for All Ages

Over Thanksgiving my husband and I walked the Tsurai Trail on Trinidad Head here in Northern California. I was reminded of the joyful years I spent as a Montessori teacher sharing botany with students, adults, and with my own children and grandchildren. Continue reading