All Things Montessori

All Things Montessori is back for 2021! This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk with Julia and Hamed Isaza, a married Montessori couple who both teach at the elementary level. We talk through their Montessori experience, getting through COVID, and how we all continue to be inspired by Montessori.    Join us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out S...

This week, Rachel interviews Jamie about Rising Tide Montessori. They talk through the mission of Rising Tide Montessori, how it will make Montessori more accessible, and Jamie's journey in founding this organization.  If you're interested in learning more, check it out by clicking on the link below!  https://www.risingtidemontessori.org/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allth...

This week Jamie and Rachel interview 0-3 AMI Trainer Erin Smith. They discuss the fundamental components of that age group and delve into the 0-3 experience.    Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! PROMO CODE: ATM10 https://www.sapling-supply.net/ Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent...

It's time to talk about math materials! This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk all about the Peg Board.    Want to become a patron of All Things Montessori? Click Below! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off site-wide! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10 The All Things Montessori website is LIVE! Check it out. ...

This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk all about work of the home and practical life. There is an enormous emphasis on practical life activities in the Montessori environment and they talk through how to implement that in the home.   Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off site wide! https://www.sapling-supply.ne...

This week, Jamie interviews Rachel on her virtual teaching experience so far amidst the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic.    Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent school in Falls Church, Virginia The All Things Montessori website is LIVE! Check it...

We are talking all about handwork this week! Jamie and Rachel sit down and discuss the importance of including handwork in the Montessori elementary classroom.    Join us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out our Sponsors! Cutelery | Get 15% off any order or $20 or more! PROMO CODE: PODCAST15 https://shopcutelery.com/ Sapling Supply | Get 10% off anyth...

This week, Jamie and Rachel discuss work journals and how they are essential to the Montessori elementary classroom.    Join us on Patreon!  Click Here to Sign Up! Check out our Sponsors! Cutelery | Get 15% off any order or $20 or more! PROMO CODE: PODCAST15 https://shopcutelery.com/ Sapling Supply | Get 10% off anything site wide! PROMO CODE: ATM10 https://www.sapling-supply.net/ Congressional Sc...

This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk all about art and how it is conducted in the Montessori elementary classroom!    Join us on Patreon! Click Here to Sign Up! Check out our Sponsor, Sapling Supply and get 10% off anything site wide using the promo code below! PROMO CODE: ATM10 https://www.sapling-supply.net/   The All Things Montessori website is LIVE! Check it out.  https://allthingsmo...

Inspiration can be one of the most difficult aspects of teaching to maintain. Especially throughout the school year. And especially during a year like 2020! Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through ways to keep your inspiration and energy up throughout the school year.    Check out Rising Tide! https://www.risingtidemontessori.org/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?...

This week, Jamie and Rachel dig deeper into freedom and responsibility and focus on how it can work for all types of children.   Check out our sponsor, Sapling Supply! Get 10% off site wide by using our promo code below! PROMO CODE: ATM10  https://www.sapling-supply.net/   Become a patron of All Things Montessori! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true The All Things Montesso...

This week, Rachel shares her virtual teaching experience so far during this month of September! It is brand new territory for so many teachers, and it's important to know that we are all in this together. She talks about lessons that have worked, things that have been a struggle, her schedule, and parent communication. This will be a a series throughout the Fall semester.    Send us an email!...

The title says it all! This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk about the prepared environment. The environment is designed to call to the child, entice them, and also make them feel comfortable and at home. They talk through everything that goes into setting up the prepared environment, how to implement some of this in the home environment, and how vital the environment is self construction....

It is the one year anniversary of All Things Montessori this week! Jamie and Rachel are so proud of this milestone and celebrate it during this episode. They talk through how it all started, favorite moments, and memories. There are clips from past episodes spread throughout, and it is such a fun look back at our first year!   Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_lan...

The title of this episode really says it all! Freedom and Responsibility are two of the most important elements of the Montessori elementary classroom. This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through these two elements, how they work in the elementary environment, and how vital they are to the elementary child's experience.    Follow us on Instagram! @allthingsmontessori Join us on Patr...

This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through follow-up work. They discuss how follow-up work is done in the Montessori classroom, how to help your child get inspired, and offer ideas of follow-up work.   Special shoutout to our new patrons!! Andrea, Sarah and Alex thank you SO much for joining us on Patreon! If you would like to sign up, please click on the link below! Thank you for your...

The title of this episode really does say it all! This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through parenting throughout this global COVID-19 Pandemic. They discuss ways to support your child's learning, offer advice on how to keep your sanity, and ultimately talk through this unprecedented situation and how we are really all in this together.    Check out our website and subscribe to our...

This week, Jamie and Rachel explore the wonderful subject of geometry and how it is done in the Montessori classroom. We both talk through our own previous experiences with geometry, how we then both fell in love with geometry in our Montessori training, and how geometry can be easily adapted to the home environment.    Love All Things Montessori? We love our community so much and that's why...

This week we are talking about Observation and why it is such an important element of Montessori. Jamie and Rachel talk through the basics of Montessori observation, why Maria Montessori included it in her work, and they also touch on how to keep up with observation at a distance.    All Things Montessori now has a Patreon! We are so delighted to announce this and provide this awesome addition to...

This week, Jamie and Rachel talk through the ever pressing topic of reopening our schools during the pandemic. While we don't provide all the answers, we talk through different scenarios and offer advice to Montessori parents, teachers and administrators. We will get through this together!   Thank you to our community for your support! Be sure to follow us on instagram at @allthingsmontessori...

This week, Jamie and Rachel talk through the approach to Montessori elementary, otherwise known as Cosmic Education. They talk through what cosmic education means, how it works, and why it is the best approach for children ages 6-12.      The All Things Montessori website is LIVE! Check it out.  https://allthingsmontessoriconsulting.com/ Get 10% off your purchase at Sprout! Discount Code: AllThing...

In this episode, Jamie and Rachel talk with the Head of School of Baan Dek Montessori, Charlotte Snyder about everything Montessori! They share their own paths to Montessori, why they chose Montessori elementary, and their dreams and hopes for the future of Montessori.    Check out their website! https://baandek.org/ Listen to Baan Dek's Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baan-dek...

Summer is here! This week Jamie and Rachel sit down and share some tips and advice on how to make it through this summer in quarantine.    Follow us on Instagram! @allthingsmontessori Follow us on Twitter! @allthingsmonti Check out our website! www.allthingsmontessoripodcast.com   The All Things Montessori website is LIVE! Check it out.  https://allthingsmontessoriconsulting.com/ Get 10% off your...

We are talking all about Montessori Math! Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through how math is presented in the elementary classroom, the process of moving from the concrete materials to abstraction, and their own personal experiences in the classroom.  The All Things Montessori website is LIVE! Check it out.  https://allthingsmontessoriconsulting.com/ Get 10% off your purchase at Sprout! Discou...

In this episode, Jamie and Rachel talk about having fun with the Montessori elementary community through games! They touch on how this builds community, fosters friendships, and adds to the warmth and life of your classroom. As the end of the year is upon us, community building is more important than ever.    Below is the link to donate to Black Lives Matter DC.  Donate to Black Lives Matter DC  ...