The title says it all! This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk about the prepared environment. The environment is designed to call to the child, entice them, and also make them feel comfortable and at home. They talk through everything that goes into setting up the prepared environment, how to implement some of this in the home environment, and how vit ... Show More
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
Mar 2020
S1 E7 All about Montessori at home, conflict resolution with children, connecting with your partner, and more
I had so much fun in this episode catching up with Heleen who used to come to my Montessori playgroup here in Amsterdam with her daughter Josie. We hear all about the Montessori principles they still use in their home now that Josie is 6 and even though Josie doesn't go to a ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2020
Season 1 Trailer: The Montessori Notebook podcast with Simone Davies for all your Montessori inspiration
Perhaps you don’t know yet what Montessori is. Or you may have been on a Montessori journey for a long time. Your children may or may not be at Montessori school. Or still a baby, already a teenager, or having families of their own. There will be something for everyone, Montessor ... Show More
2m 3s
Mar 2024
S2 Bonus episode: A quick personal update, The Montessori Child book, and talking to children about war
Hello there! I'm popping into your podcast feed with a catch up on what has been happening the last 2.5 years since the last podcast episode, including the launch of The Montessori Child book. The book picks up where The Montessori Toddler leaves off, covering how to bring M ... Show More
39m 11s