Podcast Episodes

Learning with Nature: How Spring Can Reawaken Your Classroom

A new season can bring new growth, excitement, and curiosity. This week, Rachel talks about botany lessons, nature walks, and how to encourage childr…

12 hours ago

The Third Year of Primary with Austin Matte

Austin Matte, founder of The Connected Montessorian and Head of School at Upstone Montessori returns to talk through the importance of that third yea…

1 week ago

Revisited: Freedom & Responsibility

Let's revisit two of the most crucial components of the Montessori classroom, freedom and responsibility. 

In this episode Jamie and Rachel sit down a…

2 weeks ago

Let's Avoid Teacher Burnout: How to Prioritize Self-Care and Wellness

This week is all about implementing self-care practices in and out of the classroom. Taking care of yourself, especially if you're in a career that i…

3 weeks ago

Navigating Social Justice as a Parent & Educator: A Conversation with Rachael Lucille

The incredible Rachael Lucille joins Rachel on the podcast today to talk all about social justice, navigating tough conversations through parenting, …

1 month ago

Montessori in the Home: Where to Start

Repeat after me: declutter, shift, order, beauty. 

This week's episode explores the idea of creating a Montessori environment in your home. Rachel bre…

1 month, 1 week ago

Montessori Music is for Everyone

That's right. Montessori music (and music in general) is accessible to everyone, regardless of your musical background! This week, Rachel breaks down…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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 r…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

What is Montessori?

Have you heard the word Montessori and felt intrigued but also confused? You're not alone. In this episode, Rachel breaks down the fundamentals of Mo…

2 months ago