<p>You've asked, and we are finally delivering! Laura delves into the topic of early phonics and letter sounds, particularly for children aged three to six, aligning with Montessori principles. Laura explains a bit about how early literacy and phonics is approached in the Montessori setting, as well as discusses the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instr ... Show More
Sep 4
Homeschooling, Teacher Trainer Trainings, and Notar Republics?
Your girls are back! In this episode, we all sit down to discuss various life updates and the way in which our Montessori journeys continue to unwind. Megan bought a school, Rachel's feeling like a veteran homeschooler, and Laura promises to release the episode immediately and wi ... Show More
56m 7s
Mar 2026
What Even is Peace Education?
After a months-long podcast disappearance (travel, life chaos, and Laura’s dad passing in November), the three Montessori-trained moms pop back in with updates (midlife crises, Hilary Duff is BACK, Megan's loving beans & losing teeth); then they dive into Montessori peace educati ... Show More
1 h
May 2025
First Steps to Fluency: How Young Learners Become Independent Readers with Virginia Quinn Mooney
<p><b>Episode 226</b></p><p>In this episode, Virginia discusses the importance of fluency in K-2 grades, emphasizing its role in reading comprehension. She shares strategies for teaching fluency, including within partner reading, read-alouds, and shared reading. Virginia highligh ... Show More
39m 5s