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 development.
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 2025
Talking Transitions, Summer, and Change with Jamie Rue
Jamie is back on All Things Montessori for this wonderful conversation! We talk about the responsibility the Montessori guide can feel in the classroom, how to survive summer with your children at home, and the changes we've both been through since starting All Things Montessori.
49m 33s
Feb 2020
S1 E5 - All about anti-bias education, Montessori at different ages, and life as a Montessori child, teacher and parent
Today's episode is a positive and heartwarming conversation with Andy Lulka, a Montessori teacher, parent and child. As someone who has spent their whole life around Montessori, you'll hear about:growing up in a Montessori schoolwhat a middle school Montessori program l ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2020
S1 E2 - All about Montessori as a working parent, how to respectfully say goodbye to our child, and lots of ideas for Montessori art
Simone has a fascinating conversation with Trina from DIY Corporate Mom from The Philippines about how she embraces the Montessori philosophy as a way of parenting as a working parent. We cover so many questions like:if it's possible to do Montessori at home if you workwhat ... Show More
1h 17m
Apr 2020
S1 E10 All about how to build trust in your children, understand them, and enjoy it as well
This week I have a beautiful conversation with Junnifa all the way over in Nigeria. You may know Junnifa from her blog, Nduoma or instagram or her school, Fruitful Orchard Montessori. You'll leave this episode feeling inspired to either parent in a more Montessori way, maybe ... Show More
1h 20m
Mar 2020
S1 E8 When you get to ask the head of a Montessori school about dealing with conflict in the classroom, is Montessori still relevant today, and what if your child never chooses an activity
Today I share my conversation with Bill Conway which is a little different to others in the series where we zoom out and look at the big picture of Montessori. Bill is the Head of School at Montessori East in Sydney, Australia and I loved getting to ask him the tough questions li ... Show More
1h 18m
Feb 2019
Montessori Lingo
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1551111890909_23933">What do all these strange Montessori terms, like "Practical Life," "Prepared Environment," and "work," actually mean?</p> <p>Today, with the Montessori teacher Marissa Poole, we discuss some of the lingo that can confuse parents and teache ... Show More
36m 12s
Sep 2023
The Three-Year Cycle of Montessori Teaching
<p><strong>In this episode, we discuss the three-year cycle of Montessori teaching, which is a framework for understanding how children develop and learn. </strong>We talk about the different stages of the cycle, the importance of mixed-age classrooms, and how teachers can suppor ... Show More
48m 33s
<p><strong>Daycare, childcare, or early education for young toddlers? What does it all mean and what should you be looking for when looking for child care providers?</strong></p>
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<p>In this episode I sit down with Dr. Dan Wuori to discuss his new book <em><strong>Th ... Show More
