Trillium Montessori Talks

The Montessori method thrives on letting children explore on their own and engage in activities of their choosing. While we don’t have a traditional model of lessons, our teachers still teach several lessons throughout the day to elementary aged children.  How do we accomplish the act of balancing presentations while still honoring independent work? In this episode, we are unveiling just how we re...

For parents and teachers alike, one of the biggest draws to the Montessori method is our use of materials. They’re beautiful, they’re engaging, and they help students learn abstract concepts in a concrete way. But how do you know when your students are ready for abstraction, and when they are ready, how do you make the transition? In this episode, we’re explaining how to decide whether or not your...

No matter how skilled of a teacher you are, you’re bound to give a few lessons that just fall flat. This can happen for a multitude of reasons–from the structure of the lesson to your students’ attitudes that day. When it happens to you, don’t let it dictate your confidence in your teaching abilities. Instead, use it as an opportunity to understand your students better. In this episode, we’re shar...

As teachers, we all know the feeling: your students return to the classroom after a long break, and it seems like they’ve forgotten everything you’ve ever taught them. It can be frustrating to feel a loss of routine or a disregard for procedures in your classroom, but it’s not uncommon. Often, students just need a refresher on how to interact with one another and their learning environment. In thi...

Welcome to Trillium Montessori Talks, the podcast where we dig into the theory and application of Montessori methodology in the classroom and beyond. Join us for candid conversation about the challenges us Montessori teachers face and how we can enhance the classroom experience for our students and ourselves. Ready to optimize your Montessori practice? Head to https://www.trilliummontessori.org/po...