Simplify the Holidays
The holiday season is here. I want to give a big pitch on going simple on presents and on activity. Since we are trying to educate our children to be “deeply connected to themselves, humanity, and the planet,” as stated …
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Welcome
Hi, my name is Nancy Monson and I am the founder and Director of Running River School. Teaching keeps me connected to the children and curriculum on an intimate daily basis. What do you feel is most important for your …
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Children and our Present History
November 3, 2010 Tonight I went to see Amy Goodman, a journalist for Democracy Now and the independent press, speak at the Unity Church. Next time she is in town, I want to take the older children, including the ones …
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What do Middle School Children Really Need?
October 9, 2010 What do Middle School Children Really Need? We only have a few children middle school age. But I want to write about one of them. Carly was here for K-3rd grade. Her older brother was here 1-5th …
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We Aren’t Just Sitting at Desks
The first week of Running River has finished. With 17 children, ages 5-12, we are a village where every child has a mentor, and they all feel cared for and a strong sense of belonging. On Wednesday the whole school …
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