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LETTERFROM THEEDITORI grew up by a river. As a child, I’d crouch barefootin its muddy banks, scanning the surface of thewater for the eyes of a frog amidst the speckled algae.I liked how their legs moved in the same way as mythumbs, and the feeling of their cold skin on my hands. I remember my excitement, themidday sun on my back, the birds singing what sounded like the first two notes of Dexy’sMidnight Runner’s “Come on Eileen” to each other.This is Montessori.Frogs were my teacher, and remain a symbol of the Montessori philosophy to me. Thisresource guide serves a similar purpose: to promote and provide tools that encouragechild-centered, hands-on, playful, experiential learning rooted in respect, observation,freedom, and independence.Rising Stars is on a journey that follows the Montessori path. Our inaugural issue ofFroggy’s empowers more meaningful connections and experiences within and acrossfamilies. Montessori promotes quality over quantity, the journey over the destination. Aswith my time by the river, the meaningfulness of my engagement with the frogs was aboutbeing present in a shared space. Our resource guide is a microcosm of this philosophy. Itis a collection of safe, vetted, high quality, environmentally conscious, family-orientedresources where people can come together to enhance their parenting journeys. The timeyou spend with this guide will improve the quality of time spent with your children.In uniting these resources, we hope to unite parents, and in doing so, cultivate a largerMontessori community. Froggy’s is then a manifestation of our hopes for the future aswell: to create a society that values connection, respect, process, and presence; and ageneration of children who inhabit a world where everyone belongs.You have so much to look forward to, in this guide and in life at large. We are excited to beon this journey with you!Olivia Shiller, Editorolivia@risingstarsfoundation.orgPAGE 4 | FROGGY’S
RESOURCECRITERIA– HIGH QUALITY– ETHICALLY SOURCED– ENVIRONMENTALLYCONSCIOUS– SUCCESSFUL ORPROMISING TRACKRECORD– AFFORDABLE– SAFEPAGE 5 | FROGGY’S
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