🌼💀 Feliz Día de los Muertos! 💀🌼 🌼💀At all of our EFC schools, we embrace the rich cultural traditions that reflect the diversity of our community. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a special time to honor the lives of those who have passed, reminding us that remembering loved ones can be both joyful and meaningful. 🌼💀Students across our schools are learning about this vibrant tradition, building ofrendas (altars) decorated with marigolds, candles, and keepsakes, while creating sugar skulls to understand the importance of embracing life’s cycles. Unlike Halloween, this tradition sees death as a natural part of life and emphasizes connection with family across generations. 🌼💀As we celebrate in Oakland—home to a proud Latino/a/x community—we honor the beauty of heritage, family, and remembrance. These lessons foster empathy and cultural appreciation, strengthening bonds between students of all backgrounds. ✅ Check out this beautiful ofrenda at Achieve Academy!
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This week, the latest issue of Montessori Life Magazine is landing in mailboxes! 🔍 Feature Highlights: A California Travelogue: Maria Montessori Visits the Golden State by Joel Parham My Montessori Story by Tunisha Hairston-Brown Crafting the Path: Fiber Arts for Elementary Practical Life by Frida Azari Baking and Woodworking by Kate Powell and Samantha Morgan Five Questions for Kimberly Kendle Roberson New Sources for Montessori Information by Heather Gerker and Paige M. Bray #MontessoriLife #montessori #montessorieducation #AMSHQ
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Putting Native American Heritage Month Into Action with CollegeBound Journey November not only is a time to celebrate Native American heritage—but it is also a call to action to invest in the success and future of Native youth. With CollegeBound Journey, your school or organization can take meaningful steps to support Native students on their college planning journey while honoring their cultural identities. Take Action This Heritage Month 🔸 Inspire Students: Use our culturally responsive tools to introduce Native youth to college programs that embrace and support their heritage. 🔸 Foster Discussions: Share our podcasts and resources in classrooms or with families to spark conversations about the power of education in supporting Tribal traditions. 🔸 Empower Communities: Equip Native youth with the knowledge and confidence to navigate higher education while staying rooted in their identity. This month, let’s celebrate through meaningful action, like supporting Native youth on their journey to college and beyond. Together, we can make a lasting impact! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeYouth #CollegePlanning #CulturallyResponsiveEducation #CollegeBoundJourney
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🌟 New Video Alert! 🌟 Ever wondered why the uninterrupted work cycle is key to a Montessori classroom? 🕰️🌱 In my latest video for The Center for Guided Montessori Studies, I dive into how this essential period fosters focus, independence, and deeper learning for children. 💡✨ Join me in exploring the science and magic behind it! 🎒📚 👉 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eVDjU5NN #UninterruptedWorkCycle #MontessoriWisdom #CGMS #FocusAndFlow #MontessoriEducation
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How many curriculum-based learning opportunities can you find in this photo from a recent build at Stoney Creek Elementary? I pointed out a few here, but there are an infinite number of ways teachers can engage nature to enhance education. Out Teach fights to make outdoor education real, equitable, and relatable. This is an example of how.
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