Fantasy VS Imagination: Can Montessorians Bel...

The Moms are BACK! Rachel, Megan and Laura sit down to their dusty microphones for a much needed catch up session. Sit back and relax while your favorite Montessori messes share about life lately, with a few extra confessions baked in ;) 

In this episode, Rachel and Laura discuss balancing the elements of fantasy and reality in parenting from a Montessori perspective. They talk about how they handle popular culture, such as Disney characters and holiday figures like Santa Claus, while maintaining a realistic under ...  Show more

Is fantasy accepted in Montessori, or is it frowned upon, or is it welcomed with open arms? The wonderful returning guest Ms. Ginni Sackett joins us as we dive into fantasy, imagination, pretend play and more in Montessori schools, homes, and beyond. https://www.montessorieducati ...  Show more

We know that young children learn through concrete experiences, but what about as they move into the second plane of development? In this week's episode, Nicole and Amy deep dive into the importance of the imagination, reading a quote directly from Maria Montessori. We discuss ho ...  Show more

‏هل التصور والخيال واحد؟ ما هو التصور وما هو الخيال؟طفلك حضر سبايدر مان، سوبر مان، فروزن، أو حورية البحر؟ هل هذا تصور أو خيال؟ هل هناك فرق بين الاثنين؟التصور والخيال ببساطة ليسا نفس الشيء. يقدم الخيال للأطفال سيناريوهات مستحيلة لا يمكن أن تتحقق أبدًا، ما في انسان طائر. أو يا ترى ...  Show more

There’s a pretty big gap between fantasy and reality. In my own research, I’ve found that about 80% of adults say they have a fantasy they’d like to act out at some point, but just about 20% have ever done so before. I’ve also found that only about half of ad ...