The Post Oak Blog
Welcome to The Post Oak School's new blog, your family's new resource for parenting tips, Montessori inspiration, and behind-the-scenes life at our school! Let us know if you want to suggest topics or ideas by emailing our communications coordinator, Elaine Schweizer.
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Rebecca Duran, Young Children's Community Lead Teacher
The question of the difference between a Montessori toddler environment and a traditional daycare is one that is weighed by many people, especially parents. More and more parents are learning about the Montessori Method. So, what are the differences between quality Montessori toddler environments—often referred to as a young children’s community (YCC)—and traditional daycare?
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Maura Joyce, Head of School
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Cory Eckert, Librarian
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Cory Eckert, Librarian
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Whitney Walsh, Board Trustee
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![Alumna Jordan Barger]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572366131/postoakschoolorg/g7vhagn72iyv0edmcbkc/Jordan-in-France.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572366131/postoakschoolorg/g7vhagn72iyv0edmcbkc/Jordan-in-France.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572366131/postoakschoolorg/g7vhagn72iyv0edmcbkc/Jordan-in-France.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572366131/postoakschoolorg/g7vhagn72iyv0edmcbkc/Jordan-in-France.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572366131/postoakschoolorg/g7vhagn72iyv0edmcbkc/Jordan-in-France.jpg","width":1290}])
Lucia Cerritos, Alumni Relations Coordinator
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![a Primary student working with bead chains]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572534448/postoakschoolorg/dqej4cfubu1tu2vecjcy/Three-Year-Cycle.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572534448/postoakschoolorg/dqej4cfubu1tu2vecjcy/Three-Year-Cycle.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572534448/postoakschoolorg/dqej4cfubu1tu2vecjcy/Three-Year-Cycle.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572534448/postoakschoolorg/dqej4cfubu1tu2vecjcy/Three-Year-Cycle.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572534448/postoakschoolorg/dqej4cfubu1tu2vecjcy/Three-Year-Cycle.jpg","width":1290}])
Mirani Smith, Executive Director of the Houston Montessori Institute
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![Post Oak student running a cross country race]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572538239/postoakschoolorg/kuxphxcwkvikhe60dacb/Cross-country.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572538239/postoakschoolorg/kuxphxcwkvikhe60dacb/Cross-country.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572538239/postoakschoolorg/kuxphxcwkvikhe60dacb/Cross-country.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572538239/postoakschoolorg/kuxphxcwkvikhe60dacb/Cross-country.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572538239/postoakschoolorg/kuxphxcwkvikhe60dacb/Cross-country.jpg","width":1290}])
Sophia L., Class of '25
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![The Importance of Peace Day: Connection + Education = Peace]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1569356199/postoakschoolorg/jaohxfuhdzn1wfdsfosr/Peace-Day-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1569356199/postoakschoolorg/jaohxfuhdzn1wfdsfosr/Peace-Day-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1569356199/postoakschoolorg/jaohxfuhdzn1wfdsfosr/Peace-Day-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1569356199/postoakschoolorg/jaohxfuhdzn1wfdsfosr/Peace-Day-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1569356199/postoakschoolorg/jaohxfuhdzn1wfdsfosr/Peace-Day-2.jpg","width":1290}])
Keri Rebuffini, Lower Elementary Teacher
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![Montessori students celebrate Peace Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1569527176/postoakschoolorg/ctjfczjqwzdxjqgmqqk9/Peace-Day-Post-Oak.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1569527176/postoakschoolorg/ctjfczjqwzdxjqgmqqk9/Peace-Day-Post-Oak.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1569527176/postoakschoolorg/ctjfczjqwzdxjqgmqqk9/Peace-Day-Post-Oak.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1569527176/postoakschoolorg/ctjfczjqwzdxjqgmqqk9/Peace-Day-Post-Oak.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1569527176/postoakschoolorg/ctjfczjqwzdxjqgmqqk9/Peace-Day-Post-Oak.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1569527176/postoakschoolorg/ctjfczjqwzdxjqgmqqk9/Peace-Day-Post-Oak.jpg","width":1920}])
Maura Joyce, Head of School
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