Montessori for Everybody
Latest Episodes
Summer Set-Up for a Super School Year [MFE #42]
Learn specific classroom management strategies for elementary and primary Montessori classrooms, as well as homes. Review the current year in your Montessori classroom and learn how to make sure you are set up to make next year as productive as possible.
Montessori Toys? [MFE #41]
If you do an Internet search for “Montessori”, “Montessori toys” is a common option you may be given. What makes something a good “Montessori toy”? Explore the ideas of Montessori-inspired and Montessori-friendly.
Is Montessori Easy? [MFE #40]
Many online resources offer ways to help you do Montessori education - and some claim to make it easy for you. One of the most important questions to answer before you take this path is, what will I need to do this successfully?
Montessori: Habit-Driven Creates Failure [MFE #39]
Learn the importance of being curiosity-driven and solution-seeking in the Montessori classroom. Avoid the pitfall of being habit-driven by asking the right questions in your reflections on class experiences and formal observations.
Improving Children’s Health – A Montessori Essential [MFE #38]
Maria Montessori was one of the first women in Italy to ever become a medical doctor. Just as she did, we must be sure any Montessori curriculum and culture includes maintaining and improving children’s health.
Modern Montessori – Transition Classrooms [MFE #37]
Consider the different needs of Montessori classrooms in transition, especially those in which both the lead educator and the majority of the students are new. Explore the ways schools may need to adapt to the needs of those new to Montessori,
Behavior Modification for Montessorians [MFE #36]
Even Montessori-trained adults need to understand behavior modification in order to use their influence with their students most effectively. Find out why it is not just about punishments and rewards. Learn about letter sounds boards and other products f...
The Prepared Environment: Cared for Well [MFE #35]
The Montessori prepared environment includes the entire physical space for learning - including trained adults who are ready to be at their best with the students. Find out effective and efï¬cient ways to keep Montessori classrooms clean.
The Need for Montessori Consulting Support [MFE #33]
Understand why Montessori classroom educators can’t do it all and ways to support them. Find out about second-generation Montessori materials for fractions and measurement and other exciting materials from Dave Olszewski at Hello Wood.
Montessori Educators: Be Effective and Have a Life [MFE #32]
Learn to make the most of time away from the classroom and why that will make you more effective with your students. Find out about a second-generation Montessori material for presenting money from Maria Burke at Lighthouse Learning, LLC.