All Things Montessori

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Conversation with an Adolescent Guide: Kira Donnelly Apr 10, 2020

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In this episode, we sit down with Kira Donnelly, Montessori Middle School Coordinator at Monmouth Montessori Academy. It was a delightful conversation with a current practitioner! We heard Kira's Montessori story, and we learned more about the Montessori approach to adolescents, and what Kira is doing with her students while they have to learn remotely from home.

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Discussing Dyslexia with Alison Awes Apr 03, 2020

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The amazing Alison Awes joins Jamie and Rachel on the podcast this week to sit down and talk all about dyslexia! Alison Awes has been the Director of Elementary Training at the Montessori Center of Minnesota since 2010 and serves as an adjunct faculty member for Saint Catherine University, St. Paul. She holds Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diplomas for Primary (ages three to six) and Elementary (ages six to twelve) levels, a B.A. in arthistory from Smith College, an M.A. in Latin-American studies from Tulane University, and an M.Ed. in Montessori education from Loyola University Maryland. She has taught in both six-to-nine and nine-to-twelve Montessori classrooms.

In this episode, Alison talks through dyslexia, how the Montessori classroom is a great fit for a child with dyslexia, and also how to support your child at home during this time with reading and language.

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The Beauty of Montessori Biology Mar 23, 2020

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This episode is all about biology! Biology is such an appealing work for the elementary child, and Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through all the components that make up this subject area. They also talk through how biology work can be a great option for your child during the COVID-19 quarantine. Listen to gain insight on how we introduce biology to elementary children and how you can implement it with your classrooms either at a distance or in person, and if you're a parent how to incorporate this work into your routine at home.

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Coping with the Effects of COVID-19 Mar 15, 2020

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What a historic time we are living in! In this episode, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk about what everyone is talking about: COVID-19 and coping with school closures. They talk through ways to support your students during this break, how to connect with parents, and also how to take care of yourself during this uncertain time. As always, we are here for all of you and urge you to reach out to us via instagram at @allthingsmontessori or email us at allthingsmontessoripod@gmail.com.

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Spring Fever Mar 08, 2020

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It is that time of year again! It isn't exactly winter anymore, but its not quite Spring. This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through how to be successful in the classroom during this time of year. They also touch on end of the year projects or performances, school plays, and the importance of the classroom community.

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Music in Montessori Feb 10, 2020

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This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down to talk through the music section of the Montessori classroom. This subject hits close to home for both Jamie and Rachel, and they talk through the importance of including all areas of music in the Montessori environment. They also talk through the music materials, their own experiences, and even touch on some of their favorite songs to sing with the children.

If you have any questions or comments, please send us an email at allthingsmontessoripod@gmail.com. Also, follow us on instagram at @allthingmontessori. Thank you to our All Things Montessori family for all of your support! We hope to see you at the AMI Refresher Course this weekend!

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The Magic of Going Out Jan 21, 2020

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Going Out is one of the most spectacular pieces of the Montessori elementary classroom. Jamie and Rachel talk through Going Out and discuss what it is, how to get it going, and why it is so important for the elementary child.

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Keeping Resolutions in 2020 Jan 13, 2020

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Happy New Year! As we enter into a new decade, All Things Montessori is back! Jamie and Rachel sit down during this episode and discuss the new year and how to keep your momentum going past January.

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The Countdown to Winter Break! Dec 09, 2019

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Its the countdown until break! Teachers and children can't wait for winter break, parents are excited and slightly panicked. How do you teachers survive the next two weeks of school? What can you parents do with your children over the long break? Rachel and Jamie address all these questions in this episode.

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