Category Archives: education

Tobin Turkey Trot & More

Posted on 2014/11/26 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 26th 2014 We had the great blessing of relatives in town for Thanksgiving, including joining us at the kids’ school to cheer them on for the Tobin Turkey Trot Extravaganza.  Here we are alongside Uncle Chris, Grandma Z, and Grandpa … Continue reading →

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In the Name of Marriage: Lasting Relationships

Posted on 2014/11/17 by circuskitchen

This article was so great I wanted to share it for posterity.  It rang true for me and (selfishly?) I’d like my marriage to be one of the survivors. The original article is here: http://www.businessinsider.com/lasting-relationships-rely-on-2-traits-2014-11 SCIENCE More: The Atlantic Love … Continue reading →

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All Things Incredible JoJo and Avila

Posted on 2014/11/08 by circuskitchen

Basically, I am anomalously bound by a hurt back this weekend and -amazingly- NO GIGS!  Serendipitously here comes this amazing piece of work to occupy my thoughts.  As I scratch my head wondering why and how it is the whole … Continue reading →

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Kids Coin Project

Posted on 2014/06/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, June 26th 2014 Being a coin fetishist (and yes I’ll admit it, a *packrat*), among other things I took interest when the U.S. Treasury began minting state-themed quarters, oh, what was it, like 15 years ago?  You might recall … Continue reading →

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Flamly in Flight

Posted on 2014/06/19 by circuskitchen

Sometimes the travel itself is the best part of the trip. Practice measuring -in inches & cm- on the flight  (aka:  Thank you Activity Bag!): The Angel in the seat behind me, sharing her pretzels: There is now an electronic … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Tree

Posted on 2014/06/16 by circuskitchen

While in Brooklyn last weekend, we found these street trees cared for by some local Montessori kids.  We just loved it. It’s still a thrill on a daily basis to witness Gavin read ANYTHING. So obvious right?  But don’t we … Continue reading →

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For She’s a Montessori Baby

Posted on 2014/05/28 by circuskitchen

This morning was orientation for ClaraJane at her Big Brother’s School!   She will be starting as a three year-old in the fall. Not that she doesn’t already romp around the school as if she owns the place on a … Continue reading →

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Fraidy Zoo by Thyra Heder

Posted on 2014/01/27 by circuskitchen

January 27th 2014 Tobin Montessori welcomed the return of former student now author/illustrator, Thyra Heder!  She shared her (then) latest publication, Fraidy Zoo, with our kindergardeners. 2014-01-27 Tobin Fraidy Zoo [2mins, 33 seconds]:   Here’s to happy returns with future … Continue reading →

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Tobin Cousins Unbridled, Unedited 2013

Posted on 2013/12/06 by circuskitchen

December 6th 2013 Here are Miles and Gavin, utterly themselves at 5 years old, after school. 2013-12-06 Tobin Cousins Unbridled, Unedited [41 seconds]:   Voila!

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First Time CAMPING – Wells State Park

Posted on 2013/08/29 by circuskitchen

August 29, 2013   A look back at our first time ever camping as a family!  (Scroll down for video.)                     And don’t let the children suffer overly much:   And, the … Continue reading →

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