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You may be asking yourself how fairy tales in general and Cinderella in particular are related to Montessori Education, the unconscious mind and the Achievement Gap. Here is some background and answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
•Why now? Elementary schoolchildren of the 21st Century need all of humanity’s collective culture for their holistic well being. (Duffy M. & Duffy. D., 2002) Nurturing the Spirit: In Non-Sectarian Classrooms
)
•Why Cinderella? Because it is the most prevalent fairy tale and the oldest, dating to the 1st century
C. E.( Polette, N. 1994 Eight Cinderellas) Teaching Thinking Skills with Fairy Tales and Fantasy
C. E.( Polette, N. 1994 Eight Cinderellas) Teaching Thinking Skills with Fairy Tales and Fantasy
•What does Cinderella have to do with The Achievement Gap? Fairy tales are fun, and “Enjoyment of
reading is characteristic of those who read a lot.(Lillard, A. 2007, p. 28). ”
Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius
Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius
- What are some of the main symbolic elements of fairy tales and what do they mean?
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You may be asking yourself how fairy tales in general and Cinderella in particular are related to Montessori Education, the unconscious mind and the Achievement Gap. Here is some background and answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
•Why now? Elementary schoolchildren of the 21st Century need all of humanity’s collective culture for their holistic well being. (Duffy M. & Duffy. D., 2002) Nurturing the Spirit: In Non-Sectarian Classrooms
)
•Why Cinderella? Because it is the most prevalent fairy tale and the oldest, dating to the 1st century
•What does Cinderella have to do with The Achievement Gap? Fairy tales are fun, and “Enjoyment of
reading is characteristic of those who read a lot.(Lillard, A. 2007, p. 28). ”