Inside the Box (Walk the Line)

Our intro to Cardboard Construction Week, was a game of 'Inside the Box' (or Walk the Line, in Montessori language). In Montessori, children are encouraged to walk the line to strengthen balance and concentration. It's also a nice way to gather everyone in one space to start the day.

We started with DIY Rhythm Sticks & Song and moved to marching with ankle bells.

The eldest of three is seeking an escape from his littlest siblings. When he goes on an imaginary adventure, he figures out that life is a little lonely without them.

This is not the first time we have borrowed 'A Pig, A Fox and a Box'.

I love early readers that are actually so well written, they would be destroyed if you added any more words.

 

 I own a dog-eared copy of John Holt's 'Unconditional Parenting'. I value his view on education. I felt fairly comfortable with his idea's of parenting from a very non-traditional perspective. His book 'Escape from Childhood'