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“The Great Story”

The universe is not a collection of objects, it is a communion of subjects. The world is to be communed with, not seen as objects. It takes a universe to… Read more »

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Children working on puzzles, sorting 4 objects, and 5 dowels with rings.

More Refinement

Refinement of movement activities such as scooping, tonging, dowels with rings, shape sorters, and puzzles aid a child in concentration, growth and independence.

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Children using a shape sorter, 3 dowels with rings, lacing beads, and sorting 3 objects

Refinement of Movement

Montessori Refinement of Movement materials help children to refine small movements of the hand; to exercise and develop hand-eye coordination; and to coordinate two hands working together.

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Wisdom from Thomas Berry

In reality, there is a single integral community of the Earth that includes all it’s component members whether human or other than human.  In this community, every being has it’s… Read more »

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