Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning

Lydia Farmer and Kalai Ramanathan join the podcast to talk about preparing inclusive holiday celebrations in the classroom. Lydia and Kalai celebrate a multitude of holidays and traditions from around the world throughout the year. This allows every child to see themselves reflected in the classroom community and exposes the children to new perspectives. Lydia and Kalai talk about how they weave this exposure into the life of the classroom throughout the year. They describe their largest classroom celebration, a solstice celebration, which becomes a culmination of all of the Practical Life and Grace and Courtesy lessons the children have received and practiced. https://lnkd.in/ej47Hm_2

Patricia Ludick, now in her 40th year of Montessori education and a pioneer in the early Montessori adolescent movement in the 1980s, joins the podcast to revisit Dr. Montessori's wisdom and insights regarding our work as practitioners who are serving Adolescents. Patrica reminds us that we must be constantly growing in our understanding of the mysterious third plane of human becoming. She considers what time and practice has taught us, as well as revisiting Dr. Montessori's vision statement in From Childhood to Adolescence. She poses the questions, "What have we learned? What remains mystery? How do we move forward no matter where we are called to serve adolescents?" https://lnkd.in/emrStm-Y #greenspringcenter

Patricia Ludick, now in her 40th year of Montessori education and a pioneer in the early Montessori adolescent movement in the 1980s, joins the podcast to revisit Dr. Montessori's wisdom and insights regarding our work as practitioners who are serving Adolescents. Patrica reminds us that we must be constantly growing in our understanding of the mysterious third plane of human becoming. She considers what time and practice has taught us, as well as revisiting Dr. Montessori's vision statement in From Childhood to Adolescence. She poses the questions, "What have we learned? What remains mystery? How do we move forward no matter where we are called to serve adolescents?" https://lnkd.in/emrStm-Y

Our very own Margaret Jarrell will be the featured speaker on November 5th as part of the Montessori Institute of North Texas professional development series titled "Montessori Conversations." NOV 5?|?“How the Montessori for Aging & Dementia Movement is Changing Care for Elders” with Margaret Jarrell https://lnkd.in/eT_8F6F Hosted via Zoom on the First Tuesday of the Month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Central) $20 registration fee per session. Participants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of Professional Development for each session attended. You can learn more on MINT's website. #greenspringcenter

Alexandra Sands joins the Voices in Montessori podcast to discuss cultivating concentration in young children. She begins with how we set the stage for children’s concentration by carefully preparing the environment and with the way we bring new children into the classroom for the first time. She discusses ways we can use art, music, movement, and the outdoors to enhance students’ concentration. Alexandria explains how observation can be used to identify deep concentration (and what that actually looks like), as well as when a child is not concentrating. Then she guides us to look even more closely – what can we observe that sheds light on why the child is struggling to concentrate and how can we best support this child? Alexandra shares how to help our classroom assistants know when concentration is not happening, and when and how to intervene. Alexandra shares tons of practical tips and strategies for Primary guides. Don't miss this one! https://lnkd.in/dJvzn8UV #greenspringcenter

How much time do you spend planning professional development and going to conferences, only to find out that your trainings and workshops have not met the needs of your community? We are reinventing professional development to meet your goals. Our trained presenters will work with you to tailor unique professional growth opportunities to meet your community exactly where they are. With in-person and Zoom options available, we are flexible to the budget and needs of small and large organizations. Take a look at our menu of professional development offerings are schedule a free consultation call to let us know the needs of your community. https://lnkd.in/dZe8Pq4V

Enrollment in our Primary Montessori Mentoring Community has been extended to Oct 5th! Sessions begin on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00pm ET. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a collaborative cohort of Primary Guides with an experienced mentor at the helm! https://lnkd.in/eGt8G2gn

Michael Duffy joins the Voices in Montessori podcast to talk about the nature and purpose of Cosmic Education, as well as how it is implemented in the classroom. He proposes that as important as math and language are for Elementary students, they are just necessary tools for students to access the full scope of Cosmic Education. Join us for this fascinating discussion! https://lnkd.in/eKcMtvaK

The new school year is just around the corner! Our year-long, virtual mentoring communities for new educators and school leaders that provide high-quality education and practical help in real-time. Could Montessori mentoring be right for you? Watch this short video to find out! https://lnkd.in/ew-dPmEF

How much time do you spend planning professional development and going to conferences, only to find out that your trainings and workshops have not met the needs of your community? We are reinventing professional development to meet your goals. Our trained presenters will work with you to tailor unique professional growth opportunities to meet your community exactly where they are. With in person and Zoom options available, we are flexible to the budget and needs of small and large organizations. Contact us for a free consultation call and proposal. https://lnkd.in/d-DUyCSr