Come with me, together Let’s Lasso the Moon.  A wise friend of mine, upon retiring after thirty years of service to the Montessori community, told me a child is like the moon they reflect the light in their universe.  This analogy has always stuck with me.  Our children echo our parenting style, our religious beliefs, our creativity, and our curiosity.

This year my two daughters Quinn & Rose enter the public school system.  Currently both are passionate about learning.  I have am fearful through the means of a traditional education the bright light in their eyes will dim or that their flame to learn will be distinguished.

My husband Shad and I decided Let’s Lasso the Moon. Each month our family will choose a group topic to study ranging from bugs, to birds, to photography, to music, to the moon (and beyond).  We will share our study guides, activities, books, movies and more.

Together let’s stoke that flame by providing hands on, self paced, collaborative, challenging, enjoyable learning.  Let’s encourage divergent thinking, instead of convergent thinking; innovation instead of standardization.  Grab your child’s interest while it’s hot.  Let your child follow their interest wherever that passion leads, however quickly it leads them regardless of what other children their age are working on.  Give your children a lifetime love of learning.  See the light in your child’s eyes. {Quote Source}

Grab your rope.  Let’s Lasso the Moon, together.

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