“... we very often have little or no control over when we are swept by emotion, nor over what emotion it will be.  But we can have some...

Maria Montessori  observed that there is a “treasure” present in every human individual.  “It is a miracle offered to all.”1 Ours is to...

“Our work as adults does not consist in teaching, but in helping the infant mind in its work of development.” 1 Maria Montessori In honor...

“The child is a well-spring of love.”1 - Maria Montessori Social distancing may present a unique opportunity to develop social-emotional...

My goal in writing Penelope’s Superpower was to offer young children a tool for quieting their minds, self-soothing and connecting to the...

“Does not love make us sensible to things which are not noticed by others? Does it not reveal to us details and special qualities that...

“Of all things love is the most potent… it is the greatest of all forces… we must study it and use it, more than any of the other forces...

For some months now, I’ve been enjoying piloting a “Breadcrumbs Basics” curriculum for the very young—children between the ages of 2-4. ...

Kadir Nelson’s beautifully illustrated If You Plant a Seed is a feast for both the eyes and the heart! A Rabbit and Mouse duo plant,...

As we race into the holiday season, it’s easy to get consumed by “To Do” lists and lose sight of our greatest gifts! - the little ones in...

“The child… is born of love, and love is his natural origin.”1 -Maria Montessori One of the Breadcrumbs Curriculum’s most profound and...

“The special object of a child’s affection is the adult… Through his actions an adult shows a child how men behave.”1 -Maria Montessori...

Self-compassion is such an important quality to nurture in a young child, and yet it is woefully under-emphasized when it comes to early...

“The spiritual embryo needs to be protected by an external environment that is warm with love...”1 -Maria Montessori Dr. Montessori’s...

Tiny Perfect Things By M.H. Clark, Illustrated by Madeline Kloepper 2018 - Compendium, Inc., Seattle, WA Tiny Perfect Things is a...

“Finally, one day as I looked upon these children with great respect and affection, I placed my hand upon my heart and asked, “Who are...