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Oct 3
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What If I Do Montessori Wrong?!? The Mon...

Child of the Redwoods
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Every Montessori parent worries at some point: Am I doing this right? Maybe you’re afraid of missing something important, introducing lessons “too early,” or not being “Montessori enough.” In this episode, we’ll share why the fear of “getting it wrong” is normal, how Montessori gives you a clear path and peace of mind, and what to do when lessons don’t go as planned. Visit www.childoftheredwoods.com/unlimited to learn more._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading✅ Get a free sample right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

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