All Things Montessori
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWelcome to the All Things Montessori Podcast, a podcast devoted to discussing everything Montessori. From classroom management to self-care, Montessori at home to staying inspired in this work; we cover it all. Hosted by AMI Trainer and Consultant, Jamie Rue and Montessori Teacher and Administrator, Rachel Merle-Smith. Email us at: [email protected] Follow us at: @allthingsmontessori
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Episodes
The Montessori Child with Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike
March 20, 2024 13:55 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBJoin Rachel and Jamie as they sit down with the incredible authors behind to book, The Montessori Child. They discuss the four planes of development, the inspiration behind this book, and how parents can use this book as a guide to implement Montessori in the home. Get your copy of the Montessori Child! Check out the Montessori Notebook. Check our Fruitful Orchard Montessori.
Capturing the Real Moments with Child & Family Photographer Leah O'Connell
February 28, 2024 20:07 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBThis episode features the incredible Leah O'Connell, family and child photographer based in Charlottesville, VA. A best friend of mine and a innovative photographer, mother, and teacher we chat though capturing realness, doing Montessori in unique ways, and touch on parenting. Check out Firefly Photography!
Montessori & Infertility with Becky Myers-Pollock
May 22, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBJoin Rachel as she sits down with primary guide and friend Becky Myers-Pollock as they talk through Becky's unique journey to pregnancy while being in the classroom. Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage, fertility treatments, and pregnancy loss.
Becoming a Montessori Parent
March 08, 2023 14:43 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week, Rachel sits down with a life update and talks through her journey to this incredible milestone.
The Importance of Mentorship with Rising Tide Montessori
February 22, 2023 19:30 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBThis week, Rachel sits down with Jamie Rue and Meg Trezise of Rising Tide Montessori to talk about their new Mentorship Program, Montessori Mentor On Demand. Interested in Montessori Mentor On Demand? Learn more by clicking on the link below! https://risingtidemontessori.podia.com/montessori-mentor-on-demand-for-the-3-6-practitioner
Montessori Homeschooling with Chelsea Roberts
February 08, 2023 13:33 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBRachel sits down with Chelsea Roberts, who leads the development of the Homeschool program for Guidepost Montessori. Through this work she supports families around the world who want to bring Montessori's plan of education as an aid to life into their homes. We talk all about the details of homeschooling, accessibility, and how to get Montessori out there in the world. Interested in contacting Chelsea to learn more? Families are welcome to learn more our Guidepost's program here https:...
Upstone Montessori: Austin Matte Returns
November 29, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBThis week, I invited Austin Matte back to the podcast to give an update on his new school Upstone Montessori. Austin is a primary guide and founder of The Connected Montessorian, an online forum and resource for primary guides around the world. He gives an update on Upstone Montessori, the ins and outs of running a school, and the hardships along the way. We also discuss the misconceptions of Montessori, the importance of observation and much more! Check out The Connected Montessorian! ...
Living a Montessori Life
August 28, 2022 22:45 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBJoin Rachel as she talks through how she is incorporating Montessori into her life while not being in the classroom.
A Conversation with Amy Williams
June 13, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBJoin Rachel this week as she sits down with Amy Williams, of Amy Williams Academy. Amy is a longtime family educator/coach who has 30+ years of experience as a parent, teacher, facilitator, and school leader. She brings such wisdom to this conversation about consent and supporting children and families. Check out the Amy Williams Academy! https://www.amywilliamsacademy.com/
The Connected Montessorian with Austin Matte
May 11, 2022 10:51 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week, I got the chance to sit down with Austin Matte, primary guide and founder of The Connected Montessorian, an online forum and resource for primary guides around the world. We talk through his new school Upstone Montessori, being in the primary classroom, the bridge between home and the classroom, and so much more! Check out The Connected Montessorian! https://www.theconnectedmontessorian.org/
Being Back in the Classroom with Jamie Rue
March 22, 2022 11:30 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBJamie Rue is here and we are talking all about her experience getting back in the classroom. We talk through supporting children emotionally, how to adapt history lessons for the present day elementary child, and dig deep into why elementary children love pencils so much. Want to support All Things Montessori on Patreon? Sign up below! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori
A New Montessori Perspective
February 21, 2022 17:38 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBJoin Rachel as she talks through her new adventure in her Montessori journey. Join All Things Montessori on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori
Reflecting on 2021 & Mental Health
December 29, 2021 20:05 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBRachel sits down this week to talk about her own personal experience with mental health in the Montessori classroom. She also reflects on 2021, goes through all the amazing episodes and guests, and shares insight about her own teaching journey. Thank you all for listening this year and always! Happy New Year! Send us an email at: [email protected] Check out our website: allthingsmontessoripodcast.com
The Power of Language with Diane Nickerson
November 09, 2021 17:20 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBThis week, Rachel sits down with Diane Nickerson, Director of Castle Island Bilingual Montessori School. They talk through how a bilingual program works in the Montessori space, the meaning behind words, and shared experiences with language. Check out Castle Island Bilingual Montessori! https://www.castleislandmontessori.org/ Become a Patron of All Things Montessori! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=tr
Simone Davies | The Montessori Notebook
October 26, 2021 19:33 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week, Rachel sits down with Simone Davies from The Montessori Notebook, a podcast and online resource for Montessori parents. We talk through parenting, how to handle tantrums, and the beauty of the Montessori toddler age. Check out The Montessori Notebook! https://www.themontessorinotebook.com/ Become a Patron of All Things Montessori! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=tr Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off site-wide https://www.sapling-supply.net/
Social Justice with Shelby Kretz
October 12, 2021 15:30 - 26 minutes - 36 MBThis week, Rachel sits down with Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, a company that helps teachers and parents talk about all issues revolving social justice. Check out Little Justice Leaders! https://littlejusticeleaders.com/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=tr
Celebrating 2 Years of All Things Montessori
October 07, 2021 16:51 - 11 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, Rachel reflects the past two years of All Things Montessori and talks through the reason it was created. Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with All Things Montessori!
Learning Beautiful with Kim Smith
September 28, 2021 14:19 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week, Rachel sits down with Kim Smith, founder of Learning Beautiful, a company that creates Montessori inspired materials rooted in computer science and technology. Check out Learning Beautiful! https://www.learningbeautiful.com/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=tr Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off site-wide! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
A Conversation with Infant and Toddler Expert Tracy Grewe
September 14, 2021 13:05 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBThis week, Rachel sits down with Montessori infant and toddler development expert, Tracy Grewe. Tracy Grewe is an Infant and Toddler Development Consultant with 20+ years of experience as a Certified AMI Instructor running a Montessori school. Chairman of the Board of a non-profit organization for over 20 years raising funds to support Montessori education for children. For over 5 years has worked with a non-profit organization "Speak Up Stand Up Save a Life" that empowers children to help ...
Getting Ready for the School Year with Jamie Rue
August 31, 2021 15:23 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBJamie is back for this fun episode all about getting ready for the school year. We chat about Sea Lavender, getting the classroom ready, and the joys of the first few weeks of school. Check out Rising Tide | https://www.risingtidemontessori.org/ Check out Sea Lavender Montessori https://www.sealavendermontessori.org/ Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=tru Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off site-wide https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO ...
Montessori Dance with Kei Ikeda
August 17, 2021 12:46 - 35 minutes - 49 MBThis week, Rachel sits down with Kei Ikeda to talk all about dance and movement in the Montessori classroom. Check out Montessori Dance! https://www.montessoridance.com.au/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=tru Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off site-wide https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
The Teacher Series | Becky Myers-Pollock, Primary
August 03, 2021 16:08 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this fifth episode of The Teacher Series, Rachel talks with Becky about running an all-day, all-year primary program, the importance of practical life, and the importance of taking time away from the classroom to reset. 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.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
The Teacher Series | Kathryn Castillo, Elementary
July 20, 2021 17:37 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this fourth episode of the Teacher Series, Rachel sits down with elementary teacher Kathryn Castillo. They talk through supporting an all year elementary program, lesson planning and the spiritual preparedness of the adult. 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.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
Summer Reset with Jamie Rue
July 06, 2021 16:48 - 31 minutes - 44 MBJamie is back for this fun episode all about summer and how to reset and refresh for the school year. Check out Rising Tide! https://www.risingtidemontessori.org/ Check out Sea Lavender Montessori! https://www.sealavendermontessori.org/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
The Teacher Series | Sarah Loden, Primary
June 22, 2021 15:36 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this third episode of The Teacher Series, Rachel sits down with primary teacher Sarah Loden. Sarah has been working with children for many years and they talk through her journey to the primary classroom, grace and courtesy, and the importance of patience in the classroom. For a limited time, get 20% off site-wide at Sapling Supply! PROMO CODE: MD20 https://www.sapling-supply.net/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true
Two Montessori Dads | An Interview with Sapling Supply
June 08, 2021 14:47 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBThis week, Rachel sits down with Joe Isenberg and Paul Riley, the two men behind Sapling Supply. We talk about the mission of Sapling Supply, being a Montessori Dad, and how important furniture is to the Montessori classroom. For a limited time, get 20% off site-wide at Sapling Supply! PROMO CODE: MD20 https://www.sapling-supply.net/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true
The Teacher Series | Carly Jongema, Lower Elementary
May 25, 2021 13:49 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this second episode of The Teacher Series, Rachel sits down with lower elementary teacher Carly Jongema. Carly has been in the classroom for five years and began her teaching experience in a 6-12 environment. They talk through the fun of working with six year olds, the importance of the arts, and the true meaning of our Montessori work. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https://www.sapling-...
Mentorship
May 11, 2021 16:02 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBJamie and Rachel talk through a few updates for All Things Montessori and then dive into the importance of mentorship for teachers, parents, and administration. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
The Teacher Series | Sarah McCabe, Upper Elementary
April 27, 2021 16:19 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this first episode of The Teacher Series, Rachel sits down with upper elementary teacher, Sarah McCabe. Sarah has been in the classroom for five years, and worked as an assistant for three years prior to training at WMI. They talk through transitioning from training to classroom, the hardships of the pandemic, and the joy of working with children. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https:...
Singing with Children
April 13, 2021 14:44 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week, Rachel talks through singing with children and the beautiful connections that can be made through music. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
The Importance of Reading Aloud to Children
March 30, 2021 18:54 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBThis week is all about the importance of reading aloud to children and the importance of including this in your elementary classroom or the home. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
Cooking with Children
March 10, 2021 20:59 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week, Jamie and Rachel talk all about cooking with children in the classroom and in the home. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
A Montessori Approach to History
February 23, 2021 20:38 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week, Jamie talks through her Refresher Course session titled, Adapting a Montessori Approach to History for the Post-2020 World. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
Yoga with Children
February 09, 2021 16:26 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week's episode is all about yoga! Rachel talks through her own experience with introducing yoga to children in the classroom and how impactful it can be. Signed up for the Refresher Course yet? Jamie Rue is presenting on Sunday and will be on a panel on Friday! Click the link below to register. Register for The Virtual Montessori Experience 2021 Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! htt...
Talking with Elementary Chidlren
January 26, 2021 21:33 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBThis is a Patreon bonus episode that we decided was too good not to share! This episode discusses the art of talking with elementary children. It's such a fun episode, and if you become a patron of All Things Montessori, you can expect more bonus content, just like this! Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true
Supporting Your Parent Community
January 19, 2021 20:26 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through the importance of supporting your parent community. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
Sea Lavender Montessori
January 12, 2021 16:38 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week Jamie and Rachel have big news! We sit down and talk through our new project, Sea Lavender Montessori. https://www.sealavendermontessori.org/ Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https://www.sapling-supply.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
An Interview with Two Montessori Guides | Julia and Hamed Isaza
January 05, 2021 14:18 - 1 hour - 87 MBAll 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 Sapling Supply! 10% off with PROMO CODE | ATM10 https://www.sapling-supply.net/
Interview with Jamie about Rising Tide Montessori
December 16, 2020 21:50 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBThis 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/allthingsmontessori?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply! Get 10% off sitewide! https://www.sapling-s...
A Conversation with Birth to 3 AMI Trainer Erin Smith
December 04, 2020 13:54 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThis 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/
The Peg Board
November 24, 2020 17:40 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBIt'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
Work of the Home
November 17, 2020 21:25 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBThis 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.net/ PROMO CODE: ATM10
Virtual Teaching Part 2 | Jamie Interviews Rachel
November 03, 2020 20:20 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBThis 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/
Handwork
October 27, 2020 18:37 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBWe 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 anything site wide! PROMO CODE: ATM10 https://www.sapling-supply.net/
Work Journals
October 20, 2020 19:14 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBThis 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/
Art in Montessori
October 13, 2020 19:53 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBThis 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/
Remaining Inspired in Our Montessori Work
October 06, 2020 19:44 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBInspiration 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?fan_landing=true Check out Sapling Supply PROMO Code for 10% off: ATM10 https://www.sapl...
Freedom & Responsibility Part 2
September 29, 2020 18:34 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBThis 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
Virtual Teaching | Part 1
September 22, 2020 18:28 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBThis 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! [email protected] Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/allthingsmontessor...
The Prepared Environment
September 15, 2020 17:13 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBThe 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. Want to become a patron of All Things Montessori? Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon...