Journey Back to Armenia: A Legacy of Discovery and Connection
Sometimes a class project isn’t a class project; it’s the spark that burns for a lifetime.
Beyond the Code: AI’s Impact on Education
Explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and education with Sam Shapiro and Noah Orgish who discuss the evolving role of AI in the classroom, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and creative teaching strategies.
Completing the Cycle: How to Build Leaders, Learners, and Leaners-In
As an experienced Primary Guide and a parent myself, I understand parents’ desire for educational paths that not only provide academic excellence but also nurture essential life skills.
Purposeful Play: Fostering Athletic Joy
In this episode of Grounded and Soaring, join Sam Shapiro and his guests – all parents at Marin Montessori and professionals in sports and education – as they delve into cultivating a love for physical activity and sportsmanship in children.
The Happiness Path is the Meaningful Path
While happiness is ephemeral and dependent on circumstances meeting our wants, meaning connects us to values, relationships, and histories that are deep-rooted.
Raising Curious Kids: A Handful of Hands-On Activities
In a world that’s becoming increasingly complex, the task of guiding young children can feel both crucial and challenging.
Tips for Meaningful Conversations with Elementary Kids
From the time our children are born, they start the journey of becoming more and more independent of us. They separate from our bodies. Then they learn to eat food. They learn to move. At each of these milestones, they are becoming more physically independent.
The Silo Breakers: A Fresh Take on Junior High Math
Discover how the Junior High’s new math program steps away from traditional methods to foster a learning environment where understanding and curiosity drive student success.
The Perfect Chair or How to Parent While Sitting
It seemed a minor detail to me – which chair I would sit in on the rare occasion when the preschool classroom allowed me a brief moment of rest. But I tested out the chairs anyway and chose the sleek, rectangular-backed one with the soft cushion. The chair was placed in its spot on the back wall, where it has remained.
Developing Readers and Writers in a Twitterized World
In an era of digital sound bites, where Twitter’s 280 characters often define the boundaries of expression, there’s a pressing concern about the evolving nature of communication. The onslaught of condensed digital communication modes has engendered an environment where the depth of language and profound conversations seem to be ebbing.
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