Montessori at home Archives

S1 E11 All about why children need boundaries and how to do this in a kind, loving and respectful way

I love it when Montessori teachers share their secrets and today’s conversation with Nichole Holtvluwer of Radicle Beginnings is just like that. Nichole talks us through why children need boundaries, and we can set these limits in a calm and clear way from a child hitting to a fussy eater.…

S1 E10 All about building trust in children, understanding them, and enjoying it as well

This week I have a beautiful conversation with Junnifa Uzodike in Nigeria. You may know Junnifa from her blog, Nduoma or instagram or her school, Fruitful Orchard Montessori. You’ll leave this episode feeling inspired to either parent in a more Montessori way, maybe take a Montessori training, or simply to…

Montessori coat flip

Young children as young as 18 months can begin to learn the Montessori coat flip. These beautiful illustrations are by Hiyoko Imai for my book The Montessori Toddler. Video Credit: from Apple Montessori School https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jc91xCnZcpU

S1 E9 All about how Nicole Kavanaugh makes raising 4 children (and a dog) look easy the Montessori way

On today’s podcast I had so much fun chatting to Nicole Kavanaugh of The Kavanaugh Report, mother of four children (and a dog), raising four children in a Montessori way. So if you’ve ever thought it might be easy to raise children in a Montessori way with one child, but…

S1 E7 All about applying Montessori at home, conflict resolution with children, connecting with your partner, and more

I had so much fun in this episode catching up with Heleen who used to come to my Montessori playgroup here in Amsterdam with her daughter Josie. We hear all about the Montessori principles they still use in their home now that Josie is 6 and even though Josie doesn’t…

My favourite resources for Montessori artwork for your child’s room and Montessori printables

I often get asked where I find my favourite artwork for my classroom and for Montessori printables. There is a wealth out there so here are my current favourite sources to get you started. And of course please remember to follow your child and their interests when selecting artwork or…

Did you know young children can sew – Montessori sewing activity

Today I wanted to highlight an activity that is a little secret in our classroom – the Montessori sewing activity. And I realised it’s because many parents don’t know how to guide their child with this activity. So I took some photos while the sun was momentarily shining today to…

E1 S5 – All about anti-bias education, Montessori at different ages, and life as a Montessori child, teacher and parent

Today’s episode is a positive and heartwarming conversation with Andy Lulka, a Montessori teacher, parent and child. As someone who has spent their whole life around Montessori, you’ll hear about: growing up in a Montessori school what a middle school Montessori program looks like how Judaism is brought into the…

S1 E4 – All about Dr Montessori’s life, family and work in conversation with Carolina Montessori, her great granddaughter

Today we get into the woman behind the Montessori approach – yes, Dr Montessori herself in a lovely conversation with her great granddaughter, Carolina Montessori. Listen to this conversation and learn about: Dr Montessori’s years working in psychiatric hospitals and anthropology before working in educationHer work as a feministHow she…

S1 E3 – All about creating a beautiful childhood, following the child, building family rhythms not schedules, eclectic homeschooling, and more

A deep conversation with Eloise from @mightymother_ in the UK all about creating a beautiful childhood and how they incorporate Montessori into their eclectic homeschooling days. And even if you aren’t homeschooling, you’ll learn:* alternatives to praise* building a family rhythm rather than a schedule* creating cosy spaces at different…

Montessori activities for 12 to 15 months

I’ll be honest. I had trouble coming up with only 6 activities for 12 to 15 month olds. There are so many things toddlers of these age might be working to master. So, as always, look to your child to see what they are practising right now, what level are…

Podcast S1 E1- All about being a Montessori family, transitioning to regular school and co-parenting

Season 1, Episode 1 Want to really know what it’s like to be a Montessori family? I’ll be talking to my daughter Emma and my son Oliver who went to Montessori school up until 12 years old. And how they found the transition to a “regular" school (spoiler: not so…