Category Archives: school

ClaraJane’s (Almost 5th) Birthday Walk

Posted on 2016/06/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, June 13th 2016   School will be out when she turns five so we celebrated a month early in class today. Paul and I are invited into the Montessori classroom to participate in morning announcements, followed by some mindfulness breathing … Continue reading →

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Now it’s a TWO Leaf Clover!

Posted on 2016/06/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 1st 2016 “And soon it’s gonna be a ONE Leaf Clover, right Gavin?  EAT it Mamma!  But just a little bit at a time, like this.” “We’re eating clover Mamma!” CJ had announced from the lawn with her … Continue reading →

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Fair is Not Always Equal

Posted on 2016/06/01 by circuskitchen

June 1st, 2016 This concept is new to me, and as with many things these days, I have the wisdom from my kids’ school to thank.  In fact this image was sent to me today by the School Adjustment Counselor, … Continue reading →

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It’s Not “Free Stuff”

Posted on 2016/05/25 by circuskitchen

May 2016 About this Democratic Socialism:          

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World’s Worst Breakfast

Posted on 2016/05/12 by circuskitchen

Thursday May 12th 2016 “Sorry guys,” I tell the kids, “We’re gonna be too late for School Breakfast with Daddy today.  Guess we’ll have Car Breakfast with Mamma.” “UUUUUUUUGGGH,” groans my Night Owl, Dragging-in-the-Morning Boy, “Does Car Breakfast have cereal?” … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s First Instructional Video: How to Put On a Tiara

Posted on 2016/05/09 by circuskitchen

May 9th 2016 How to Put on a Tiara, by ClaraJane [31 seconds]: Now you know!

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School Garden Kids

Posted on 2016/04/29 by circuskitchen

April 29th 2016   Since as a mother it’s my #1 aim to cultivate the legacy of a *relationship* between my son and daughter, I collect evidence they get along like nuggets of gold.   So I enjoyed spying on them … Continue reading →

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Spring Tea with ClaraJane 2016

Posted on 2016/04/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, April 15th 2016 No matter the weather, you know it’s Spring at Tobin Montessori when Children’s House students are hosting SPRING TEA. For the second year in a row, *I* am ClaraJane’s chosen “guest.”   The tables are set, cookies … Continue reading →

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Curriculum Morning

Posted on 2016/04/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  April 12th 2016 Today parents were invited into the classrooms of our students at Tobin Montessori. In Room 283 ClaraJane and her fellow pre-K friend Afomia revisit their favorite Math work,  “The Snake Game.”   Meanwhile in room 290 … Continue reading →

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GLO Taekwondo – Belt Ceremony

Posted on 2016/04/02 by circuskitchen

Saturday, April 2nd 2016                                                    

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