030: Interview with Rachel Kimboko, Executive Director of DC Wildflower Public Charter School
Traditional public school classrooms operate in a very different way than Montessori classrooms. But there is a growing trend for implementing Montessori practices into the public school setting. Ente...
10 Jan 202344min
029: Fostering a Connected Community: Helping Your Students Branch Out from their Preferred Work Partners
Freedom of choice is vital in the Montessori classroom. However, freedom can also lead to exclusion and social cliques. Regularly diversifying groups and seating not only allows for children to experi...
13 Des 202213min
028: Flexibility without Compromise: How to be a Responsive Teacher While Adhering to Montessori Essentials
Deviating from Montessori training in the classroom comes with a number of considerations. It is possible to expand beyond the boundaries of Montessori training—as long as you do so without compromise...
22 Nov 202215min
027: The Pencil Problem
The pencil problem is a common one in the Montessori elementary classroom. Communal or personal? Same brand or variety? What is the system for using them throughout the day? It can easily get complica...
8 Nov 202216min
026: Interview with Peter Piche: Leadership in the Montessori Elementary Classroom
Being a leader is about helping people to become better versions of themselves. It’s not about commanding and controlling but rather facilitating, collaborating, and encouraging. Leaders are always gr...
25 Okt 202228min
025: Interview with Jess Gagne on New Students, Favorite Lessons, and More!
It’s incredible to see the growth of students when you allow them to take charge of their learning and progress at their own pace. Growth doesn’t happen on someone else’s timetable, it happens at the ...
11 Okt 202222min
024: Scientific Learning in the Elementary Classroom with Zoe Rising
The hands-on quality of the Montessori method is what sets it apart, and that’s never more apparent than during science lessons. From demonstrating complex concepts in the classroom to encouraging stu...
27 Sep 202230min
023: Working With What You Have: Tips on Guiding an Under-Resourced Classroom
Unfortunately, many schools and classrooms are experiencing a lack of resources: Montessori materials, trained guides, and even basic school supplies. In times like these, it’s important to get creati...
13 Sep 202225min
