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Tag Archives: Ms. Mayya
Back to School 2016
September 6th-8th 2016 ClaraJane does not start for two days but all the same she DRAGGED me down the hall (from trying to say hi to other parents etc.) to go see her classroom, where she was naturally … Continue reading
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Tagged back to school, butterfly snack, cafe, Chef Daddy, classroom snack, coffee and wifi, coffee shop, Ms. Mayya, Room 283, Tobin Montessori, Tobin School, welcome back
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Spring Tea with ClaraJane 2016
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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Tagged ClaraJane, Ms. Mayya, Pingitores, Room 283, Spring, Spring Tea, Tobin Montessori, Victor
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Math Morning – January 2016
Thursday, January 28th 2016 Today was the much anticipated annual MATH MORNING at Tobin school; a rare opportunity for parents to come witness the intriguing materials and fascinating works of our students inside the classroom. First up, ClaraJane’s class in … Continue reading
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Breakfast in ClaraJane’s Classroom
Friday, October 9th 2015 Before taking off for the weekend, Paul and I partake in one of the rare special times parents are invited into the Montessori Children’s House Classroom, replete with breakfast. Here is ClaraJane giggling behind us: … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambridge, ClaraJane, class breakfast, classroom breakfast, Montessori works, Ms. Mayya, Practical Life, public Montessori, Room 283, Tobin, Tobin Montessori, Works
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Back to School 2015
September 2015 ClaraJane and Gavin weren’t actually unhappy over going Back to School per se, just about me making them pause for the photo first. C’est la vie. This year, in addition to our new Principal, Jaime Frost, … Continue reading
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Thumbs Up Continued
Wednesday June 10th 2015 I mean, it’s just one teeny weeny finger tip of one little (mighty) girl. Amazing though how such a thing can bring about drama, care, concern, curiosity, empathy and kindness in a community. I … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, faith, family, health, love, mental health, patience
Tagged broken finger, Bubble Wow, Dr. Lisa Dobberteen, empathy, Erin Gutierrez, finger tip, get well, Jaime Frost, massive tantrum, missing thumbnail, Ms. Mayya, rainbow cast, school community, smash, thumbs up, Tobin Montessori School, What Happens at Grandma's
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Spring Tea with ClaraJane 2015
Friday, May 8th 2015 Imagine my delight at discovering *I* was ClaraJane’s chosen recipient of her invitation to Spring Tea at School. With all her Daddy does for her I’m not sure I’m worthy, but who am I to decline? … Continue reading
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Tagged bursting heart, cookies, cute braids, guest of honor, Iced Tea, invitation, ladies at tea, lemon cake, Mother's Day, Ms. KariAnne, Ms. Mayya, Room 283, snicker doodles, special guest, Spring Tea, Tobin Montessori, winning the lottery
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