Back to All Events

Using Positive Communication to Invite Cooperation @ The Getalong

Sunday, March 8, 2020
2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00

The Getalong 700A Fatherland Street Nashville, TN 37206 United States (map)

Google Calendar ICS

This class will discuss communication strategies based in child development. Clear communication invites cooperation and limits conflict between children and adults. Parents will leave this class with practical ideas for communicating clearly with their children in a way that supports their development and independence.

$25.00

Whole Child Collaborative

Blog

May 2021
- May 12, 2021 Implementing Chores with Children May 12, 2021
April 2021
- Apr 20, 2021 Three Ways to Make the Most Out of Reading at Home Apr 20, 2021
November 2020
- Nov 2, 2020 The Montessori Three Period Lesson Nov 2, 2020
October 2020
- Oct 20, 2020 Montessori at Home: Sensorial Oct 20, 2020
- Oct 4, 2020 Montessori: Sensorial Oct 4, 2020
September 2020
- Sep 23, 2020 Practical Life at Home Sep 23, 2020
- Sep 21, 2020 Montessori: Practical Life Sep 21, 2020
- Sep 7, 2020 Sensitive Periods: Sensory Perception Sep 7, 2020
- Sep 2, 2020 Sensitive Periods: Coordination of Movement Sep 2, 2020
August 2020
- Aug 31, 2020 Sensitive Periods: Language Aug 31, 2020
- Aug 27, 2020 Sensitive Periods: Order Aug 27, 2020
- Aug 13, 2020 Montessori Language: Oral Language Games Aug 13, 2020
- Aug 9, 2020 Daily Rhythms Aug 9, 2020
- Aug 5, 2020 Montessori Glossary: Language Aug 5, 2020
- Aug 3, 2020 Montessori: Three Levels of Obedience Aug 3, 2020
July 2020
- Jul 30, 2020 Montessori Glossary Jul 30, 2020
- Jul 28, 2020 Montessori at Home: Rethinking Learning Jul 28, 2020
- Jul 27, 2020 Montessori at Home: Meltdowns Jul 27, 2020
- Jul 16, 2020 Montessori at Home: Functional Independence Jul 16, 2020
- Jul 14, 2020 Montessori at Home: Waiting with Respect Jul 14, 2020
June 2020
- Jun 24, 2020 Four Positive Phrases for Montessori Kids Jun 24, 2020
- Jun 14, 2020 Montessori Language: Cursive First Jun 14, 2020
- Jun 11, 2020 Screen-Free Summer Travel Jun 11, 2020
May 2020
- May 12, 2020 Prepared Environment: Movement May 12, 2020
- May 11, 2020 Prepared Environment: Repetition May 11, 2020
- May 3, 2020 Montessori at Home: Spoken Language May 3, 2020
April 2020
- Apr 30, 2020 Raise Good Humans Free Printable Apr 30, 2020
- Apr 28, 2020 Flower Study Apr 28, 2020
- Apr 22, 2020 Montessori at Home: Math Apr 22, 2020
- Apr 21, 2020 Cursive Alphabet Printable Apr 21, 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 Montessori at Home: Reading Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 16, 2020 Independent Play Apr 16, 2020
- Apr 10, 2020 Montessori at Home: Handwriting Apr 10, 2020
February 2020
- Feb 10, 2020 Sewing Roundup Feb 10, 2020
January 2020
- Jan 8, 2020 Montessori: The Absence of Praise and Rewards Jan 8, 2020
December 2019
- Dec 17, 2019 Observation at Home Dec 17, 2019
November 2019
- Nov 23, 2019 Montessori Compatible Holiday Gift Guide Nov 23, 2019
- Nov 19, 2019 Thanksgiving Preparations Nov 19, 2019

Friends! I wrote a book and my pal @sarahhorrar is bringing it to life with these beautiful illustrations. It’s called A Cactus in the Bathtub. The book chronicles frustrated children who are surrounded by houseplants. We’re using @kickst

In The 1946 London Lectures, Maria Montessori writes that where life is simple and children can participate in the adult’s life, children are calm and happy. I read this and know it to be true based on my work in the classroom. Children will jo

Confession: I’m not a yes mom. And I’m not really a fun mom. Things involving a mess? Hard no. I often find myself too busy, tired or preoccupied to say yes without hesitation. Instead, I find myself dishing out quick no’s without m