education & workshops
our gifts to children CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 by meagan ledendecker
Menu of Services Public Computers and a computer game station for kids A wonderful, well-rounded collection of books for all ages and interests, plus friendly, respectful library services with a fine "listening ear" to patron suggestions!
(413) 274-3738 1087 Main Street in the Village of Housatonic, MA
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Unique world and traditional crafts for all ages "Ancient History Fairs" for children that include related books and hands-on arts/crafts Live music from local & distant musicians All-genre sessions for writers to gather, read and discuss works. Professionally led history, science, animal, and earth programs for families. Well-respected jugglers and storytellers.
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and so much more!
Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School
“Everything that comes from the environment is received, processed and stored in the brain cells with no effort using a form of unconscious absorption. This intense mental activity is always going on, even in prenatal life, and it characterizes the absorbent mind.” For those interested in learning more about optimal environments for these absorbent minds, visit www.BerkshireMontessori.org. There you can inquire about setting up home environments that best support child development from birth to age three, register for a Parent-Child Playgroup to learn about ideal play materials, or schedule a visit to The Montessori School of the Berkshires to see learning environments specifically designed for neurological growth. Knowing that the young children around us are absorbing everything about their surroundings, this season let’s give them our attention, meaningful ways to contribute to daily tasks, and a calm, ordered environment. As a result, we’re helping some remarkable young people as they develop into capable, caring young adults. *For more information on this research, take a look at the book, Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius by Angeline Stoll Lillard.
~ Meagan Ledendecker has three children and is the Director of Education at The Montessori School of the Berkshires. In addition to Montessori training for ages three through twelve, she has Assistants to Infancy training for prenatal through age three childhood development. See ad on page 16.
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learn about healthy desserts! Whole Foods Holiday Desserts Class
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 11am - 2pm Place: Kosmic Kitchen, 121 High Street, Lee, MA - (413) 822-8390 Price: $75.* Delicious sweet treats with no dairy, no gluten, and no refined sugar! Desserts that are a pure pleasure to eat, and no guilt to deal with afterwards! Parent-Baby • Pre-K • Kindergarten 1st-8th Grade • Summer Program Waldor f Education in the Berkshires for over 40 years We educate our students to meet life with courage, impart meaning and purpose to their lives, and respond with creativity and integrity to the needs of the world. Our well-rounded, hands-on education prepares students for their choice of high school and college – and to reach their full potential.
(413) 528-4015
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December | January 2014
Great Barrington, MA
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nog maple walnut-craisin crunch * nut * compote with cardamom cake * clementine pomegranate-coconut cream tart * chocolate cheese cake * chocolate mousse hazelnut macaroons * *
$75 includes all materials, recipes, and eating. *Register with a friend and you each get $10 off your tuition (add two classes to your cart, use the coupon code “friend” for $20 off your total). Visit www.kosmic-kitchen.com/classes/ for information. See ad on page 11.