by Kim | Feb 24, 2023 | Preschool at home
The Reggio Emilia approach views children as competent and valuable, which is a nuanced and complementary view to the Montessori approach. Unlike in Montessori schools where activities are laid out for children to choose from, the emphasis is on project work. The...
by Kim | Feb 6, 2023 | Preschool at home
Of the four mainstream education philosophies, the Charlotte Mason approach is the one that we most loosely use. I understand the appeal of its dedication to gentle learning, character formation, appreciation of beauty, and focus on living books. However, in a world...
by Kim | Feb 3, 2023 | Accelerated Learning
Project based learning is one of the core tenets of a great education because of the interplay between a child’s head, heart, and hands. Memorizing facts has a place in education, but to understand something or innovate upon an existing idea, rote memorization...
by Kim | Jan 18, 2023 | Decision Making for Parents
NYC families are choosing the best kindergarten schools for their families this week after about 1.5 months of consideration. For those who are still on the fence, this framework on choosing the best kindergarten schools is meant to help you decide if a general...
by Kim | Jan 15, 2023 | Preschool at home
Bilingual education for young children is romanticized (fetishized?) because of the ease with which kids learn languages in the early years. Exposure matters, but don’t be fooled. Knowing how to count from 1-20 in Spanish and then not having access to a dual...
