Letters, studies & atelier notesThe
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Slow writing on calm learning, the Montessori method, and the ideas behind Alo & Luma. Published when there is something true to say.
JUL 111 min readFlashcards for Quick Recall and Confident Naming
Flashcards are built for one job: helping a child recall a name quickly and confidently. Here is where they fit, where they don't, and how to use them well.
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JUN 251 min readThree Part Cards for Calm, Independent Learning
Three part cards are simple learning cards with three parts — a picture card, a word card and a control card — that help children connect real objects, spoken language and written words.
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JAN 131 min readWhy We Avoid Overstimulation
When too much is visible at once, attention is spent deciding what to look at. A calm environment makes it easier to engage deeply.
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JAN 131 min readWhat Alo & Luma Means to Us
Alo comes from Aloha — a conscious hello. Luma comes from the Latin lumen, meaning light. Together they describe how we understand learning.
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