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Mother's Day Emotions
I get a lot of mom content in my feed. A month or so ago I got all the emails from conscious brands asking me if I wanted to opt out of...
Rebekah Carpenter
May 11, 20245 min read


Lesson of the Week: As Safe As Necessary, Not As Safe As Possible
Each week during parent + child classes, I give parents a Lesson of the Week. It's a short, single piece of paper on some parenting...
Rebekah Carpenter
Jan 16, 20233 min read


What is Montessori?
I get asked "What is Montessori" often. It's a reasonable question - I do claim the title of Montessorian. I founded a Montessori parent...
Rebekah Carpenter
May 23, 20224 min read


Lesson of the Week
Under 3: Listening OR Watching As adults, we are used to listening while we work. My favorite way to clean house is with a podcast...
Rebekah Carpenter
May 2, 20252 min read


Lesson of the Week: Behavior and Needs
Behavior and Needs When I meet with parents one on one for consulting, the number one question I am asked is, “How can I get my child to...
Rebekah Carpenter
Apr 9, 20252 min read
Independent Play Starts with Uninterrupted Play
Play is how children learn, and play is the work of the child. It is a powerful builder of their attention spans. It is where they gain...
Rebekah Carpenter
Apr 3, 20253 min read


Determining Knowledge
Lesson of the Week Determining Knowledge Montessori classrooms are known for their lack of tests. It is rare for the children to sit with...
Rebekah Carpenter
Feb 4, 20252 min read


SHOPPING GUIDE: for small hands Fall/Holiday 2022
Every year, For Small Hands holds a promotion where families can purchase from them to benefit a school. If you place an order between...
Rebekah Carpenter
Sep 14, 20226 min read


How Much Should You Do For Your Child?
on perceptions of capability A lot of parenting (and teaching) is thinking about the long-term growth and effects your choices will have...
Rebekah Carpenter
Jun 17, 20224 min read


8 Tips for Finding a Montessori School (the last one is Knoxville specific!)
You're thinking about sending your child to a Montessori school - yay! Of course, being a Montessori teacher and running a Montessori...
Rebekah Carpenter
May 5, 20228 min read


Happy Holler Circle's Blog Recommendations
My first blog post! Yeah, I know blogs had their heyday, we all moved to podcasts and reels, yada yada yada. Sure, I hear you, I love...
Rebekah Carpenter
Mar 20, 20222 min read
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