In the early 1900’s, a woman discovered children learned best when they were allowed to explore and foster their natural curiosity.  This observation birthed the Montessori Method, aptly named after its creator Dr. Maria Montessori. This method was revolutionary as up until that time children learned by rote -  a memorization technique based on repetition and drill until it can be recalled verbatim.

The reversed b and d, q, and p, read “was “as “saw’ and also read and wrote from right to left. She was unable to understand cause and effect and did odd things socially because she couldn’t connect behavior with its consequences. She could memorize math procedures but couldn’t understand math concepts. Any of this sound familiar?

What does dyslexia and the environment have in common? More than you can imagine! The Green School, created by Canadian John Hardy, a self-proclaimed dyslexic, first made its entrance in Bali. The school was launched in 2008 and now there are schools in New Zealand, South Africa and soon to be in Tulum. The word ‘green’ is synonymous with the environment so it goes without saying that it focuses on conservation, the environment and the preservation of all matters green. Its focus is education in sustainability through community-integrated, entrepreneurial learning, in wall-less and nature-immersed environment… no bricks and mortar!

The first few weeks of school in a child’s life can be worrisome for parents. Questions like “Will my child fit in?“, “What is the teacher like?“ and “Will the child make friends?” are common, but for the parent who wonders if the child may struggle academically, a host of new questions develop.

Davis programs are different. You don’t just enlist, you have to qualify. We do not tutor. We do not use phonics or endless repetition or drill. Instead, we facilitate clients to use their inner strengths/skills/abilities to unfold the cause of their struggles and hence make improvements in a matter of days.

December is a month of celebrations and gift giving and just to help you along , we have researched and consulted parents and their dyslexic counterparts what their favorite game was for them or their family.