Amaya LambertJun 17, 20212 minHomeschool Whys and HowsTo say that America has been grappling with issues of racial justice for the past year is an understatement. While Americans sat home in...
Amaya LambertMay 20, 20215 minNatural ConversationsTo delve into students' views, the Greek philosopher, Socrates, would ask questions. He wanted them to challenge the things they were...
Amaya LambertApr 9, 20213 minProductive StruggleIf you read last month's blog post on giftedness, you are familiar with my position on failure, mistakes and struggle. They all can be...
Amaya LambertMar 18, 20213 minRethinking GiftednessMuch of our math curriculum is inspired by the work of Stanford Professor and co-founder of youcubed, Jo Boaler. Dr. Boaler studies...
Amaya LambertFeb 18, 20212 minLifelong KindergartenMy frustration with how schooling works was one of the reasons for developing Marva Collins Cottage School. So much of what's emphasized...
Amaya LambertJan 27, 20211 minTrash free lunch...our commitment to sustainabilityThe Marva Collins Cottage School vision calls us to protect the planet. We show our commitment to sustainability in several ways. In...
Amaya LambertDec 19, 20204 minSo what's the big deal with authentic learning?Authentic leaning is an instructional approach that allows students to explore their learning in real-world context and use methods that are
Amaya LambertOct 20, 20204 minHabits...the fuel that powers our classroom!If you watch our classroom in action, you'd notice that habits are often a topic of discussion. Hardly any redirection occurs without a...
Amaya LambertSep 10, 20204 minThe Home-School Partnership: my favorite parenting booksThis month's blog highlights some resources...books that model excellent strategies for communication, discipline and academic success.