ADVERTORIAL
OUR FUTURE LEADERS WILL COME FROM MONTESSORI
If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us
anything, it is that we are part of an
interdependent, fragile world. It has
also taught us the vital importance of
scientific thinking. Finally, it has taught
us that problems of this magnitude and
complexity require adaptive leaders who
can work with others to create effective
strategies around which all segments of
society can coalesce.

Fostering an interdependent mindset,
scientific thinking and adaptive
leadership skills has been foundational
to the Montessori approach to education
since Maria Montessori launched her
first school in 1907. These outcomes are
natural by-products of the way Montessori
classrooms function: teachers introduce
concepts in a big-picture perspective,
allowing students to move about freely and
work in small groups, experimenting and
engaging in self-directed projects. This
structure provides many opportunities for
students to practice leading teams and
working together to accomplish a goal.

Sometimes parents ask, “How will my
child be prepared for the real world?” Our
answer is that Montessori principles are
the very things our children need to learn
to not only be successful in the world,
but to improve the world. Montessori
principles such as self-motivation,
initiative, creative thinking, scientific
theory, emotional intelligence, ethics,
communication and leadership will be
integral if we want to see a world that can
better address the next global crisis.

At Oneness-Family Montessori High
School, the only Montessori high school
in the Washington area, we are building
a 21st Century Leadership program
founded upon Maria Montessori’s vision.

We’ve gathered a team of exceptional
thought leaders to create a program
that incorporates essential leadership
skill sets and will have students
joining together for a real-world
capstone project in their community
each year. The program will launch in
September 2020.

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CONTENTS
MARCH 2021
Local authors of children’s books tell us why they love writing for kids. Pg. 17
FEATURES 10
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MEET AN ILLUSTRATOR
J.K. Rowling’s new book, “The Ickabog,”
features artwork by D.C. student Annika Pinol.

SPOTLIGHT ON INCLUSION
Theater classes can be transformative for children
with disabilities.

TAKE A BOOK, LEAVE A BOOK
Little Free Libraries are bringing joy—and books—
to communities across the DMV.

THE WRITE STUFF
Five local children’s book authors share their
inspiration. ARTS & CRAFTS MADE EASY
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DEPARTMENTS 6
EDITOR’S PICKS
8 RECIPES
Lucky Shamrock Cookies
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INCLUSIVE FAMILY
Raising a child with sensory processing disorder
HEALTHY FAMILY
Learn how to prevent and spot a concussion and
help your child heal from one.

32 BOOKMARKED
Connecting with art through literature
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MY TURN
How the pandemic helped one local mom
appreciate low-key days
DIRECTORIES READERS’ RESPONSES
WE WANT
YOUR FEEDBACK
23 CAMPS
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