Podcast Episodes

Growing Up Montessori with Melissa Neubek

Today we will chat with our first ever guest, Melissa Neubek! Melissa was raised in the Montessori philosophy (both at home and at school), and later earned her own certification as a Primary guide, …

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

It's Their Party, They Can Cry if They Want To!

Season 1 Episode 7

In our eighth episode we discuss the myriad reasons children cry, and how we apply the Montessori philosophy to handling these BIG emotions.

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

A Bada$$ Queen: Maria Montessori

Season 1 Episode 1

We’ve talked A LOT about Maria Montessori and the Montessori Method. But we haven’t talked about the queen herself. Who was Maria Montessori and why do we, 70 years after her death, try so hard to ke…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Q & A: Ask us things!

Season 1 Episode 6

You asked and we answered! We dove into some of your questions and have some answers to share with you. Ready, set, LISTEN!!

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Praise & Punishment

Season 1 Episode 5

In this episode we aim to demystify the idea that there is no praise or punishment within the Montessori philosophy. What does it mean to trade punitive punishments for natural consequences? Why shou…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Getting Practical About Practical Life

Season 1 Episode 4

Maria Montessori defined Practical Life as… purposeful activities that develop motor control and coordination, and develop independence, concentration, and a sense of responsibility. The exercises in…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Prepared Environment (Part 2)

We will continue where we left off last week. If you missed out, feel free to go back and listen to last week’s episode where Laura gave us a great overview of the six components of the prepared envi…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Prepared Environment (Part 1)

Season 1 Episode 2

Traditionally the “prepared environment” Maria Montessori spoke of, is the classroom environment the child is a part of. But as moms/parents, this prepared environment we are speaking of and focusing…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Preparation

Season 1 Episode 1

In this episode, we introduce the Montessori philosophy and preparing yourself as a parent. This is to be done BEFORE we bring the Montessori Method into our homes. Maria Montessori explained this pr…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago