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The Very Hungry Caterpillar —Why Less Is More

Posted: November 18, 2020

With good reason, caterpillars have an ever-growing appetite for more. Preparing to become a chrysalis takes energy! As Eric Carle describes in his story, The very Hungry Caterpillar, “On Saturday, he ate through one piece of chocolate cake, one ice-cream cone, one pickle, one slice of Swiss cheese, one slice of salami, one lollipop, one

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Follow the Child With Less Confusion and More Clarity

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: April 12, 2017

“Follow the child, but follow the child as his leader.” —Maria Montessori Montessorians often use the phrase, “follow the child”; however, this phrase is not only intended for Montessori teachers. Actually, all parents, grandparents and caregivers can benefit from following the child, too. It’s through observation that we see the child’s needs and abilities with

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