Forza Vitale archive
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- Current issue: May 2010
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The Importance of Self-Regulation in Early Childhood
David Ayer writes a synopsis of Dr. Kathleen Lloyd’s April 21, 2010 talk on the importance of self-regulation in early childhood.
- April 2010
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Portland has been selected to host the 27th International Montessori Congress in 2013.
Cathy Dorner, David Cannon and Laura Pilkington give an overview of what that means for our Montessori community.
- March 2010
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OMA Interviews Daniel Pink
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
OMA Board members Joy Nauman and David Cannon interview author Daniel Pink about his new book on motivation and discuss how motivation relates to Montessori education and children.
- February 2010
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What Should School Be For?
Written by Maren Schmidt
Highlights of Dr. Steven Hughes September 2008 MINW Talk
- January 2010
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A Mom’s Montessori Moment
Shared by David Ayer
A mother tells of watching her five and three-year-old and seeing them experience the "joy" of a job well-done.
- December 2009
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Steven Hughes Fixes Your Parenting in 90 Minutes
By David Ayer
December 04, 2009
David Ayer covers Dr. Steven Hughes April 2009 MINW talk about parenting.
- November 2009
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This is the premier issue of our new FORZA VITALE! using our e-mail and pdf format.
We hope that more people will be able to read the FORZA and that it will be a quick resource for teachers and administrators.
The Three Levels of Obedience
By Maren Schmidt
November 20, 2009
- May 2009
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The 2009 Spring Forza explores the issue of sustainability, with resources, thought-provoking articles, and Ginni Sackett’s keynote presentation from our April Sustainability workshop. Don’t miss David Ayer’s overview of Steven Hughes' "Modern Parenting" lecture!
- January 2009
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Winter 2009
This issue explores the theme of practical Montessori:
- how do we apply Montessori’s principles in a practical way?
- how can we work to overcome the day-to-day challenges we face in the classroom?
- how can we assist children in overcoming that most practical of challenges: toilet training?
In addition, we share community news, provide information about coming OMA events, and discover more about the great work being done by local schools to support and expand Montessori education in Oregon.
- November 2008
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Fall 2008
This issue explores the theme of parent communication:
- how to address parents' questions and concerns about Montessori
- how to welcome new parents into the Montessori school community
- the experience of being a Montessori parent
In addition, we share community news, answer questions from our readers, and give more information about coming OMA events.
- November 2007
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Fall 2007
- Centenary Message, by Peter Davidson
- Reflection on a Day with Sanford Jones, by Diana Zegers
- An Exploration into the Possibilities of the Baric Tablets as Indirect Preparation for Music Making, by Laura Pilkington
- The Language of Music, by Sarah Werner Andrews
- April 2007
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Spring 2007
- A Report on the AMI Open Forum in Amsterdam and a Call to Action, by Peter Davidson
- Putting Action into the Montessori Movement: An Inclusive Open Forum in Amsterdam, by Jennifer Davidson
- More Alike Than Different, by Pamela Cripe
- Another Meaning of Special Education, by Nancy Lehner-Wallner
- The Primary Montessori Curriculum and Its Benefits for Deaf Children, by Julie Vaillancourt
- The Intergenerational Program at the Terrace, by Cathy Dorner
- Inclusion, by Elizabeth Hale-MacKinnon
- Inclusion—A Colorful Journey, by Dave Andrews
- February 2007
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Winter 2007
- A Memoir and Appreciation, by Amelia MacRae
- Chiaravalle—Birthplace of Maria Montessori, by Cathryn Kasper
- Inspiration and a Call to Action, by Peter Davidson
- November 2006
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Fall 2006
- Glimpses of Diversity, by Jude Foster
- Developing a Listening Ear, by Melissa Fronberry
- Montessori on the Road: Corvallis and Newport, by Annie Noonan
- April 2006
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Spring 2006
- Ritual as a Vehicle for Renewal, by Patricia Oriti
- Sharpen the Saw, by Maren Stark Schmidt
- Transformation of the Spirit: The Preparation of a Montessori Teacher, by Melissa Fronberry
- Indirect Preparation for Cosmic Education at the Primary Level, by Julie Reynolds
- The Gift of the Apple Blossom, by Carrie Brown
- Champion the Cause of All Children: A Report from the International Montessori Study Congress, Or Paula’s Excellent Educational Adventure Down Under, by Paula Gibson Smith
- February 2006
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Winter 2006
- Collaboration Among the Adults in a Montessori Community—Creative Assistance, by Ginni Sackett
- Organic Food and a Healthy Environment, bu Jude Foster
- Cultivating Silence in Our World, by Melissa Fronberry
- Coming Out of the Closet, by Donna Hargrave