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May 2022
31m 51s

Making Plans for Summer - Season 2 Episo...

Nicole Kavanaugh
About this episode

For many parents, summer break is here. In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy break down some of their summer routines, schedules and plans for their Montessori families. We include a little insight into how we balance scheduled outings, free play, and academic learning during the summer. 

Show Notes: https://www.thekavanaughreport.com/2022/05/summerfunpodcast.html

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