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.
Feb 4
Building Confidence with Jamie Rue
In this dynamic episode, Jamie and Rachel discuss the importance of cultivating confidence in the elementary classroom. They talk through their own relationship to confidence, how to create an environment of acceptance and support, and how vital confidence is to a child's develop ... Show More
35m 27s
Jan 28
Observation and Why it Matters
Observation is a pillar of Montessori education. But, why is it so important? This episode goes into all the details of observation and why it is so helpful to teachers, caregivers, and parents. It can inform, confirm, and evoke a sense of wonder, which are all vital in our Monte ... Show More
16m 51s
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