Grace and Courtesy 4: Skills for a Lifetime
If you’ve been following my Grace and Courtesy series so far, hopefully you’ve realized a few basic things about these important life skills. To sum up: 1. Grace and courtesy…
Grace and Courtesy 3: Making Skills a Part of Every Day Life
Grace and courtesy skills sound so nice. Wouldn't we all love to have homes and classrooms where the children were courteous, helpful, and kind? Sometimes it seems like an unachievable…
Grace and Courtesy 2: Broadening a Child’s Horizons
Young children are naturally very self-centered. This is a normal part of infancy and toddlerhood, but as children get older it’s important that they start to notice the needs of…
Grace and Courtesy 1: Building Blocks for a Satisfying Life
About ten years ago, the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) held its annual conference in Chicago. I was privileged to attend the conference with several other teachers from our school. The…