Matt Bateman (matt)

One 75yo explaining to another 75yo at this coffee shop what blockchain is, how it differs from banks, credit unions, etc., how the concept is related to cryptocurrency, etc. All accurate. He’s wearing a tweed driving cap and nine thousand percent correct glasses. Incredible

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Montessori school sent home this photo with the caption “Introduced hammering nails into a pumpkin” like that’s supposed to be somehow self-explanatory

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Just watched 4yo assertively confront another 4yo on the playground to defend her 1yo brother “You need to stop that right now. You cannot just take that toy from him.” Was instant. Unblinking eye contact, aggressive posture, all up in other child’s face Felt primal, atavistic

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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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