“If the idea of the universe be presented to the child in the right way,
it will do more for him than just arouse his interest,
for it will create in him admiration and wonder,
a feeling loftier than any interest and more satisfying."
Dr. Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential
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Inspired Learning: Views and News
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Reflection: Sharing the Ways of the Scientist
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In Montessori we talk a lot about becoming like a scientist as we strive for personal transformation. We know that this involves observing, analyzing, hypothesizing, testing, recording, observing again…often over and over before we make assessments or plan a response.
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Sandbox Fossils from Fossilicious are ON SALE!
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If you’d like some bona fide fossils to use in your dig, you’re in luck. Fossilicious is having a sale: 5 Pounds for more than 50% OFF! But because you’re my newsletter subscriber, Fossilicious is going to sweeten the deal and add an extra pound!
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Go to https://www.fossilicious.com/sandbox-fossils-5-pounds.html
Then type Give Me 6! into the notes/comments box on the SECURE CHECKOUT page….NOT IN THE PROMO BOX, please! and you’ll get literally hundreds of extra fossils!
FREE SHIPPING, TOO! Isn’t Fossilicious great?
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Freebie: Surprise! It’s a REAL (almost) Fossil Dig!
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I’ve written up a simple fossil dig for you to share with your students. Included with the freebie:
- Materials List
- Instructions for
- Set-up
- Pre-Dig Lesson
- The Dig
- Identification and Museum Display
- Template: Identification Cards for Your Fossils
Have fun! |
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