The Tao of Montessori
Last Friday, I was given the honor of speaking to and working with over 60 Montessorians from the Vancouver Island Montessori Association(VIMA). https://www.facebook.com/VancouverIslandMontessoriAssociation/ I was invited to be the key-note speaker for their Professional Development Day. I was very excited to set up my “clinic setting” in the beautiful Omega High School classroom at Maria Montessori Academy. (https://mariamontessoriacademy.net/)
“Preparing the environment” in the classroom is a key component to the Montessori philosophy. We explored the idea of “preparing the environment” within oneself. For the past 20 years, I have been exploring within myself this idea of Living / Healing Through The Seasons, the emotions and the physical patterns that evolve with Mother Nature. Just like a teacher that lives and breathes through the seasons with their students. We discovered together that we are doing the same thing! How beautiful!
How do you feel in the fall, winter, spring, summer? 
What motivates you? 
What is your stress response? 
Group Work: What is your Dominant Element?
It’s Monday today and I’m still feeling the awe and the honor that was bestowed upon me and upon us all. Thank you
Gigi Vincentine
I recently came upon this wonderful documentary on the Life of Maria Montessori. Please enjoy!
And we can’t forget Lao Zi, the Father of Taoism
Ahhhh so perfectFrom the heart. Loved itxo
Thank you Ginette…yes from the heart