In this episode, we talk about making the transition from training into the classroom. How do we make this work in practice? How do we get the support we need to do this work? Jamie and Rachel share their own experiences early in their career, and talk about strategies for making this transition. The All Things Montessori website is LIVE! Check it out. h ... Show More
Yesterday
Learning with Nature: How Spring Can Reawaken Your Classroom
A new season can bring new growth, excitement, and curiosity. This week, Rachel talks about botany lessons, nature walks, and how to encourage children to learn from nature. The All Things Montessori website is LIVE! Check it out. https://allthingsmontessoriconsulting.com/Check o ... Show More
17m 39s
Mar 18
The Third Year of Primary with Austin Matte
Austin Matte, founder of The Connected Montessorian and Head of School at Upstone Montessori returns to talk through the importance of that third year of primary, where it all comes together. Check out The Connected Montessorian, a proud partner of All Things Montessori. Use code ... Show More
36m 48s
Mar 11
Revisited: Freedom & Responsibility
Let's revisit two of the most crucial components of the Montessori classroom, freedom and responsibility. In this episode Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through these two elements, how they work in the elementary environment, and how vital they are to the elementary child's e ... Show More
54m 21s
Jul 2024
224. Building the Classroom Culture [Getting Ready for BTS]
Continuing our five-part series on Building Effective Classroom Teams, this episode focuses on how you, as a team member, are responsible for establishing and nurturing the classroom culture with both the students and the staff. Your tone, your behavior, and your approach can mak ... Show More
14m 31s
Apr 2025
249: A Close Look at Competency-Based Learning
<p dir="ltr">We talk a lot about differentiating instruction, measuring growth, and preparing students for the real world, but how do you actually do that in a system still driven by grades? Maybe you need a new model altogether. In this episode, we're exploring an approach to sc ... Show More
1h 19m
Jan 2025
Discipline vs. Connection: How To Navigate The Parenting Dilemma With The Wise Parent
There’s no universal blueprint for parenting—especially when it comes to balancing connection and correction. In this episode, I sit down with Karen Abou Jaoude and Sarah Raslan, the minds behind The Wise Parent, to explore their transformative approach to parenting. Combining th ... Show More
59m 32s
Jul 2024
#319 - 5 Sensory Strategies for Teachers to Implement into the Classroom Immediately!
School is almost here and we’re diving into 5 things that teachers can do in the classroom to help their students!We talk about adaptive seating, using regular sensory breaks, finding different ways to establish natural consequences within the classroom, keeping recess, and more! ... Show More
20m 3s
<article id="recording_8361553905" class= "recordable recordable--google-doc"> <div class="upload"> <div class="upload__notes--container push_double--top"> <div class="upload__notes formatted_content"> <div>In this episode, I break down the <strong>5 In/5 Out Process</strong>—a s ... Show More
