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Teaching Math Conceptually
For many people, children and adults alike, mathematics…

“The Red Coats Are Coming”: Visualizing and Feeling in Teaching
At LePort, we are always looking to improve ourselves as educators.…


Transitioning to Montessori: The Follow the Child Principle (Part 4 of 5)
Every fall, children transition to our Montessori programs from…

At LePort, the "passion for learning" is kept alive
What does medieval history have to do with a juicy steak…

Drive: Keeping a Child’s Love of Learning Alive
Every school we know talks about instilling a love of learning…

Creative Play and Montessori Principles
Several recent articles in major newspapers discussed the…

Tiger Mom vs. Enjoying Childhood: A Choice you Don’t Have to Make
A recent article excerpting a chapter of Amy Chua’s book, Battle…

Praise Effort, not Smarts
With the New Year upon us, it is the time for New Years Resolutions.…

Why Don’t Students Like School?
We are all familiar with the picture of a classroom full of…

Igniting a Passion to Learn
Take a moment to think back over the different experiences you’ve…