School Calendar
Inspirations
The books and videos below have touched us deeply, inspiring reflection and new perspectives. At Montessori Chacala, we embrace the ideas these authors share and bring them to life through our actions every day.
Books
Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman.
Out of our Minds: Learning to be creative, Ken Robinson.
Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children, Thich Nhat Hanh.
Parenting with Presence, Susan Stiffelman.
Having of Wonderful Ideas, Eleanor Duckworth.
The Power of Play, David Elkind.
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation, Daniel J. Siegel. M.D.
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, John Gottman.
Playful Parenting, Lawrence Cohen
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles and Help Your Family Thrive, Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.