Matt Bateman (matt)

I was on the founding team of Guidepost Montessori, now the largest Montessori school network in the world I think (150 schools). Wild 8 year ride. I moved to board last year to focus on writing a book (on education, in progress). Not sure what is next. Too many ideas. Been mulling them a lot.

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How I helped my 4yo learn how to read by setting her up to text her friends and family https://higherground.substack.com/p/friday-note-a-sensitive-period-for

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I’m trying but for some reason I find this creatively paralyzing lol

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My 4yo is quite difficult (IMO) and I need to sort of rethink/reset my relationship with her every 3 to 6 months. Some sort of power dynamic generally develops and it needs to be unwound. I need to rediscover and replenish my well of patience.

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