Rhyme and Reason Montessori

The Montessori Archive

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

Read aloud audiobooks of little-known (and some better known) writings and lectures of Maria Montessori. This podcast brings Maria Montessori's original articles and lectures directly to you in audio form. Hear her explain the absorbent mind, sensitive periods, and the prepared environment with depth that summaries cannot capture. These are complete texts read in full, preserving her scientific observations and philosophical framework. Perfect for your commute or evening walk, each episode deepens your understanding of the principles behind your practice.

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Rhyme and Reason Montessori

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Introduction by Paula Polk Lillard | Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents Audiobook 10.06.2026 10:51

Listen to the advice Maria Montessori gives to parents in this short, easy audiobook. 📖 Read along! Get the book here: https://amzn.to/4atwKLd ☞ Next chapter in this book: ☞ Full Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents Audiobook Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7C-sZOTHXVJM1PRpXVpE8PRzG6oAB742

Message of Peace 1937 | "I'm Not Anti Anything" 07.06.2026 8:03

The very meaning of peace is unknown. I am not "anti" anything. Indeed I should be contradicting the very word of peace to be "anti" some part of humanity, because being "anti" something is the first step towards conflict. Original newsletter article from March 1937: https://archives.montessori-ami.org/do/7ea74a43-7e51-4875-8c9d-321b622e9597#page/2/mode/2up

Disarmament in Education 1950 | "Have Faith in the Child" 06.06.2026 7:13

This short article highlights the "war" between grown-ups and children, the struggle in the human soul, and the reform of education. It emphasizes the importance of love and faith in the child, the creation of a new humanity, and the eternal youth of the spirit. Takeaways Disarmament in education is essential for addressing the war between grown-ups and children. Love and faith in the child are cr...