Lifetime Montessori Podcast
Welcome to the Lifetime Montessori Podcast, your guide to understanding the Montessori approach at school and at home. Join our experienced Montessori teachers as they dive into topics like Montessori philosophy, practical tips for parenting, creating a Montessori environment in the home, positive discipline strategies, and much more. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just curious about Montessori, our podcast offers valuable insights to support your child’s development and foster independence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Episodes
Reading in the Elementary Program
In this episode, our Elementary Teachers, Areli and Hannah, discuss reading development in the elementary classroom. Enjoy!Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Independence & Eating with Toddlers
In this episode, our Toddler Teachers, Ms. Faride and Ms. Iliana, discuss eating and nutrition for children. They’ll cover meal time independence, picky eating, family mealtimes and more. Enjoy!Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Freedom & Discipline: Part 3
In this episode, our Primary Teachers, Ms. Esmeralda, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Vicki, talk about Freedom & Discipline. Please listen as the Teachers share tips for allowing freedom and inner discipline at home. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: Powered by Firstory Hosting
Freedom & Discipline: Part 2
In this episode, our Primary Teachers, Ms. Esmeralda, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Vicki, talk about Freedom & Discipline. How does the environment prepare children for freedom and inner discipline? Please listen as the Teachers share how they and the materials present these concepts in the Montessori classroom. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: Powered by Firstory Hosting
Freedom & Discipline: Part 1
In this episode, our Primary Teachers, Ms. Esmeralda, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Vicki, talk about Freedom & Discipline. What is Freedom? And what is Discipline? Please listen as the Teachers define these concepts which are not as different as you think, but parts of the same coin. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: Powered by Firstory Hosting
Montessori & Observation: Part 3
In this episode, our Primary Teachers, Ms. Iana, Ms. Shanshan and Ms. Karina, talk about Observation. Please listen as the Teachers share how you can observe at home and what the benefits of observing your child will be. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: Powered by Firstory Hosting
Montessori & Observation: Part 2
In this episode, our Primary Teachers, Ms. Iana, Ms. Shanshan and Ms. Karina, talk about Observation. Please listen as the Teachers share what it is they see when they observe in the classroom and more specifics on how to observe. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: Powered by Firstory Hosting
Montessori & Observation: Part 1
In this episode, our Primary Teachers, Ms. Iana, Ms. Shanshan and Ms. Karina, talk about Observation. What is observation? Why is it important for the child AND the adult? Please listen as the Teachers share why it is important that we (and you) spend time observing the child’s movements. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: Powered by Firstory Hosting
2nd Plane of Development (6-12 year olds) Part 3
In this episode, our Elementary Teachers, Areli and Hannah, continue discussing the second plane of development in children, ages 6-12. Take a listen to understand more about your changing child as they enter this stage of development. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: Powered by Firstory Hosting
Who was Dr. Montessori?
You've been learning all about the Montessori Method, but who was Dr. Montessori? Why did she create a whole new way of engaging and inspiring students? Take a listen as our Director, Ms. Kristin, shares those details. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Emotional Intelligence in a Montessori Classroom: Part 2
n this episode, our Primary Teachers, Ms. Cristina, Mr. Daniel, Ms. Esmeralda and Ms. Karina, discuss Emotional Intelligence in the Montessori Classroom. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Emotional Intelligence in a Montessori Classroom: Part 2
n this episode, our Primary Teachers, Ms. Cristina, Mr. Daniel, Ms. Esmeralda and Ms. Karina, discuss Emotional Intelligence in the Montessori Classroom. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Emotional Intelligence in a Montessori Classroom: Part 1
In this episode, our Primary Teachers, Ms. Cristina, Mr. Daniel, Ms. Esmeralda and Ms. Karina, discuss Emotional Intelligence in the Montessori Classroom. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Language Development
Please join Toddler teachers Ms. Faride and Ms. Iliana as they discuss the development of language. Please take a moment to learn how children absorb the language around them and how you can help (or impede) this development. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
2nd Plane of Development (6-12 year olds) Part 2
In this episode, our Elementary Teachers, Areli and Hannah, continue discussing the second plane of development in children, ages 6-12. Take a listen to understand more about your changing child as they enter this stage of development. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Praise or Punishment? Part 2
Primary Teachers Ms. Michele, Ms. Shanshan and Mr. Daniel, discuss how you can avoid praise or punishment in the home. Please take a listen to learn about the environment and language you can use to help your child towards self-discipline and effective communication. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by F
Praise or Punishment? Part 1
Primary Teachers Ms. Michele, Ms. Shanshan and Mr. Daniel, discuss why you won’t see praise or punishment in a Montessori classroom. Please take a listen to learn about the environment and language we use to help your child towards self-discipline and effective communication. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments
A Simpler Holiday
In this episode our Director, Kristin Edwards, will be talking about Holidays and gift giving. Whether you celebrate a Holiday this season with gifts, or plan on gift giving anytime during the year, Kristin wanted to share some studies and articles around how to make for a simpler Holiday with children. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp7
2nd Plane of Development (6-12 year olds)
In this episode, our Elementary Teachers, Areli and Hannah, discuss the second plane of development in children, ages 6-12. Take a listen to understand more about your changing child as they enter this stage of development. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Primary Readiness Part 2: In the Home
In this episode, our Primary Teachers Ms. Vicki, Ms. Mayra and Ms. Shaminee, discuss Primary readiness in the home. Whether you are a parent of a toddler moving up to the primary classroom, or a new parent with a primary age child, take a listen to better understand what you can do at home to help a Child successfully transition to this program. They’ll also discuss how impactful the child’s
Primary Program Readiness
In this episode, our Primary Teachers Ms. Vicki, Ms. Mayra and Ms. Shaminee, discuss Primary readiness. Whether you are a parent of a toddler moving up to the primary classroom, or a new parent with a primary age child, take a listen to better understand what helps a Child successfully transition to this program. They’ll discuss readiness around toileting, eating, the work cycle, communicatio
Toilet Independence
Please join Ms. Faride and Ms. Iliana as they discuss toileting independence and how you can best support your child when learning to use the toilet. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Media and Television for the young child
Ms. Kristin talks about Media and Television for young children. Using Dr. Montessori’s teachings and studies from the American Academy of Pediatrics, she gives recommendations for when and how often children should be exposed to media. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Neurons & Your Child‘s Developing Brain
Our Director, Kristin Edwards, talks about your child’s amazing brain and how the Montessori environment supports the brain’s growth and development. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Temper Tantrums Prevention
Join Kristin Edwards, our Director, as she discusses temper tantrums. The ultimate goal is to avoid and prevent tantrums from happening. But she also gives tips on what to do if you find yourself in the middle of one with your child. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Communication with your Child
Please join Ms. Kristin as she gives tips on best practices to communicate with your child. And it isn't just about talking! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Montessori In the Home: Chores
Our Director, Kristin Edwards, finishes up her series on Montessori in the Home with this episode on Chores. Please take a listen to be inspired (and reminded) on how your child can contribute to your community at home. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Montessori In The Home: Kitchen & Dining
Continue with our Director, Kristin Edwards, as she shares tips and ideas on shifts you can make in your Kitchen and Dining Room to further independence and confidence! She discusses how your child can help in the kitchen. Here's a video of twin 2 year olds making their Saturday lunch: https://youtu.be/y9bLO0TXyTg?si=hFjCS2uPPchF16nl And here's the same twins showing off their dining area
Montessori in the Home: Bathroom & Bedroom
Continue with our Director, Kristin Edwards, as she shares tips and ideas on shifts you can make in your child’s bedroom and bathroom to further independence and confidence! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Montessori In The Home: Living Room
Join Kristin as she discusses the value and importance of creating spaces for your child in the home. How can you create spaces for more independent, confidence and joy? This episode dives into the living room and play room. Kristin discusses cleaning up, here’s a video of twin 2 year olds cleaning up their living space. https://youtu.be/wXDdo-wWtZ4?si=6gXxNI_Y3a3xqa6a Leave a comment and share
Why is there a Window of Time to Drop Off?
Welcome back to our Podcast! In this episode, Ms. Kristin, the Director, explains why there is a 15 minute window of time to drop your child off in a Montessori classroom. What happens during that drop off? Why can't we drop off later? She also discusses best practices on how to drop off your child for a smooth and happy day! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user
Preparing Your Home
In this episode, our Primary Teachers Ms. Vicki, Ms. Karina and Ms. Esmeralda, offer tips and advice on how to prepare your home for your independent and confident child. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
The Prepared Adult
In this episode, our Primary Teachers Ms. Vicki, Ms. Karina and Ms. Esmeralda, discuss the prepared adult. You may ask who are the adults guiding the students and how do they prepare themselves for that work? The Teachers have the insight. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Host
The Prepared Environment
In this episode, our Primary Teachers Ms. Vicki, Ms. Karina and Ms. Esmeralda, discuss the prepared environment and how we set up our classrooms to best support the development of the child. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
The Love of Language in Elementary
In this episode Ms. Areli and Ms. Hannah, our Elementary Teachers, talk about language in the elementary classroom. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
The 3rd Year of the 3 Year Primary Cycle
In this installment Ms. Mayra, Ms Shanshan and Ms. Shaminee talk about the 3 Years in the Primary classroom. In the third episode they discuss what is happening in the third year of a Primary Community and how all of the years come together. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
The 2nd Year of the 3 Year Primary Cycle
In this installment Ms. Mayra, Ms Shanshan and Ms. Shaminee talk about the 3 Years in the Primary classroom. In the second episode they discuss what is happening in the second year of a Primary Community. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
The 1st Year of the 3 Year Primary Cycle
In this installment Ms. Mayra, Ms Shanshan and Ms. Shaminee talk about the 3 Years in the Primary classroom. In this first episode they discuss what is happening in the first year of a Primary Community. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
The Magic of Montessori Math in ElementaryToddler
In this installment Ms. Areli, and Ms. Hannah talk about Magical Montessori Math in the Elementary classroom. It’s so fun you’ll wish you went to Montessori school. Enjoy! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Correction to Connection
Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments In this installment Ms. Iana, Ms. Michelle and Mr. Daniel discuss how correction can help you connect with your child, even if you aren’t the one doing the correcting. Enjoy! Powered by Firstory Hosting
Tools & Tips on Connecting with your Child
Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments In this installment Ms. Iana, Ms. Michelle and Mr. Daniel talk about Connection. They offer tools and tips on how they connect with children in the classroom and how you can too. Enjoy! Powered by Firstory Hosting
Connection with your Child
In this installment Ms. Iana, Ms. Michelle and Mr. Daniel talk about Connection. They discuss why it’s important to create a connection and relationship with your child. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Independence in the Elementary Child
Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Ms. Hannah and Ms. Areli discuss Independence in the Elementary classroom. They also give tips on allowing for more independence in the home at this age. Powered by Firstory Hosting
Emotional Independence
In this Installment our Primary Teachers Ms. Mayra, Ms. Shanshan and Mr. Daniel, have a conversation about Independence. The third episode in this Installment covers “Emotional Independence” Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Independence at Home
In this Installment our Primary Teachers Ms. Mayra, Ms. Shanshan and Mr. Daniel, have a conversation about Independence. The second episode in this Installment covers “Independence at Home” Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Independence at School
In this Installment our Primary Teachers Ms. Mayra, Ms. Shanshan and Mr. Daniel, have a conversation about Independence. The first episode in this Installment covers “Independence at School” Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
Steps 1, 2 & 3 to set Boundaries at Home
Ms. Kristin finishes up the third installment on boundaries with step by step directions on what to say and do at home. Powered by Firstory Hosting
Benefits of Setting Boundaries
Join Ms. Shaminee, Ms. Karina, and Ms. Esmeralda as they discuss boundaries in this installment. In this third episode: What are the benefits of setting boundaries? Powered by Firstory Hosting
How We Set Boundaries
How We Set Boundaries Join Ms. Shaminee, Ms. Karina, and Ms. Esmeralda as they discuss boundaries in this installment. In this second episode: How we we set boundaries at Home and in the Montessori Environment Powered by Firstory Hosting
What is a Boundary?
What is a Boundary? Join Ms. Shaminee, Ms. Karina, and Ms. Esmeralda as they discuss boundaries in this installment. First up: What is a “Boundary”? Powered by Firstory Hosting
How is Elementary Different?
Join Ms. Areli and Ms. Hannah, our Elementary Teachers, as they discuss how they engage and inspire children in the Elementary community at our school. Powered by Firstory Hosting
Why Montessori? Part Three
Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Traditional School vs. Montessori Join Ms. Vicki, Ms. Iana, and Ms. Michelle as they discuss the differences between Montessori and Public School and why it makes such a difference to stay within the Montessori Community as long as possible. Powered by Firstory Hosting
Why Montessori? Part Two
Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Expectations vs. Reality in Montessori and Child Development. Join Ms. Vicki, Ms. Iana, and Ms. Michelle as they discuss the surprises, challenges, and rewards of Montessori education, shedding light on what it truly means to support a child's natural development through this method. Powered
Why Montessori? Part One
Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm2bet5o4001y01tp70brad1r/comments Join Ms. Vicki, Ms. Iana, and Ms. Michelle as they share why those chose Montessori Education and what inspires them within this methodology. Powered by Firstory Hosting
