Montessori Advocacy with MPPI (Sept 2024) E003
Learn about how public policy affects both private and public Montessori teachers, schools, and families. Hear how advocates make positive change through collaboration meet Denise and Vyju from the Montessori Public Policy Initiative (a joint nonprofit advocacy organization from AMS and AMI/USA). Host: Jessica Davis Guests: Denise Monnier and Vyju Kadambi from the Montessori Public […]
Observation with Dr. Paul Epstein (Sep 2024) E002
Join host Jess Davis of Montessori Minds Consulting in conversation with Dr. Paul Epstein (professor, coach, trainer, Montessorian, and author) about observation as a tool in the Montessori classroom. Learn why observation is essential (and challenging), understand the C.O.R.E. method of observation, get tips on different ways to record observations, and more. Dr. Epstein will […]
Welcome to the Roots and Wings Montessori Podcast (Sep 2024) E001
Dr. Montessori wrote, "The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of independence and the wings of responsibility." Join host Jess Davis and Montessori Minds Consulting as we explore topics from Montessori philosophy, classroom leadership, curriculum, and more. This podcast is designed to help build a community of learning among Montessori educators […]
Montessori Journey through China
Follow along on a tour of Montessori schools, sights, and cultural explorations in China!
11 Stress Management Techniques for Kids: Lessons for the Classroom and Life
Stress for children ages 8-12 has increased by 45% over the last 30 years and continues to rise at increasing rates. Stress serves a biological purpose–when we experience stress hormones are released that trigger “fight or flight” reflexes and help us escape dangerous situations. However, as civilization has evolved these hormones are more often triggered […]
Montessori Professional Development: What Path is Right for You?
Montessori professional development can be an online introduction from the comfort from home, networking at a conference, working toward a teacher credential, or taking a master class in Montessori pedagogy. Find the path that’s right for you…
5 Keys to Meaningful Encouragement for Student Confidence
This article discusses the difference between traditional adult-centered praise and meaningful encouragement and gives five strategies for nurturing confidence, intrinsic motivation, self-awareness, and self-determination.
Classroom Agreements vs. Rules
Classroom agreements are more effective than classroom rules. Learn why, and the five steps to creating effective classroom agreements by…
Covid Impact on Students: 5 Tips to Help Children Heal
Studies show significant learning loss and decrease in socio-emotional development since Covid. Set students up for recovery by…
9 Best Systems for Student Independence in Montessori Classrooms
Building a culture of student independence is what leads to “normalization” of a Montessori classroom. “Normalization” is the translated (from Italian) term that Dr. Montessori used to describe a productive, happy classroom that functions independently with minimal teacher intervention needed. This allows the teacher to focus on giving lessons, scaffolding, observing and collecting data instead […]