S1 E8 When you get to ask the head of a Monte...

Hello there! I'm popping into your podcast feed with a catch up on what has been happening the last 2.5 years since the last podcast episode, including the launch of The Montessori Child book. The book picks up where The Montessori Toddler leaves off, covering how to bring Montes ...  Show more

Welcome to the last episode of Season 2. And it’s a good one. Today I get to chat to Montessori educator and a nationally recognised anti-bias educator in the US, Britt Hawthorne. She’s all about creating inclusive and equitable environments for all learners and understandably he ...  Show more

-What is a Montessori assistant -- what is his/her role? -What happens when an assistant disagrees with a head teacher or guide -- and what happens when real conflict arises between them? -Should assistants speak with parents, or is that solely the job of the head Montessori teac ...  Show more

Taking on critical questions and feedback...

-Can children be too confident? Should we be encouraging humility instead?
-Are Montessori children stronger academically and socially and emotionally, etc. because they come from higher SES (socio economic status), i.e ...

50-year-veteran teacher Debby Thompson shares her insights into Montessori elementary.

Topics range from academics and "Cosmic education" to independence and rules in the Montessori elementary classroom, with many challenging questions answered along t ...