9a Book “Montessori and Mindfulness” (age 0-90+)

Mindful teaching, mindful learning, an appreciation of authentic Montessori and being in the moment anywhere

BOOK: Montessori and Mindfulness

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BOOK: Montessori and Mindfulness

This book has the magic of leading the reader to be able to understand how Montessori environments offer the practice of “mindfulness” in such a natural and authentic way through work, concentration and being part of all the wonderful experiences, as children and also as adults.
—Cecilia Elguero, Director of Training,
AMI Instituto Montessori Internacional de Queretaro, Mexico

 

(From the Introduction)
What is Mindfulness and what does it have to do with Montessori philosophy or practice? A relatively new concept in the West refers to something that has been explored for centuries in the East. Google mindfulness and you will find hundreds of pages of advice for learning to be in the moment, something to help make our fast-paced sometimes hectic lives more manageable, more enjoyable. Most of us are interested in mindfulness because we seem to be always focused on the future, never quite caught up. We want a break. Continue reading →

Joyous Celebration with Adele Diamond, 4 Special Days in Vancouver, BC

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Joyous Celebration with Adele Diamond,
4 Special Days in Vancouver, BC

This was the most amazing and generous and important gathering I have ever attended. Because of her declining health Adele Diamond invited 500 friends and colleagues from 41 countries, to join her for several days of sharing and making connections. 90 of the group gave 15-30 minute presentations over the four days. We all paid our own transportation and hotel and Adele fed us all for the entire event! Here is the description of the gathering in her words: Continue reading →

The 2022 AMI National Congress for Colombia

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This blog just reached a milestone; it is being followed by people in 100 countries on all continents. Thank you to everyone who has found it worth sharing with fellow parents and teachers, and a warm welcome to new readers.

In October, it was my pleasure to be in beautiful Cartagena to celebrate the first in-person Montessori congress held in this country since Covid. Continue reading →