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In this episode of 'Coffee Talk with Montessori Moms in the Wild,' Laura explores the importance of apologizing to children. She discusses a scenario where a new teacher lost her patience and the guidance provided on handling such situations. Emphasizing that apologizing is a crucial part of grace and courtesy, she explains why adults should model this behavior, how to make an effective apology, and the impact it has on children. The episode aims to offer practical advice for parents and teachers to foster a respectful and empathetic environment for kids.



00:00 Introduction to Coffee Talk

00:22 Thank You to Our Listeners

01:13 The Importance of Apologizing to Kids

04:09 Why & When Adults Should Apologize

08:03 How to Apologize Effectively

15:09 Making Apologies a Teachable Moment

16:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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Join Megan and Laura as they give us a quick and demystified run down of the heart and soul of the academic curriculum of the Montessori elementary classroom: Cosmic Education! What is a cosmic curriculum, why is it so important, what are the 5 major “Great Lessons” at its core? The second plane of development is a wild and exciting time, often misunderstood by many, so this episode aims to explain the major work of Cosmic Education, and how this approach to educating the second plane child is truly mind-blowing! 



If you are interested in a workshop where we teach the Five Great Lessons, send us a message! 



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Email: MontessoriMomsintheWild@gmail.com



Resources referenced in this episode:

Ellen Lebitz, AMI article: https://montessori-ami.org/trainingvoices/cosmic-education

Children of the Universe book: https://a.co/d/83wYuZH

The Deep Well of Time: https://a.co/d/iwX6F0F

Listen to our whole episode on the characteristics of second plane: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tiRfPTzzBJb


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In this very special Coffee Talk with Montessori Moms in the Wild, Rachel recounts the day she welcomed her third child. Nothing specifically about the Montessori philosophy in this one, just a sweet, emotional moment to share and process Rachel's third birth! This one had us all in our feels, but you have our permission to skip it if this kind of thing just isn't your jam!


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Rachel is on maternity leave, which means, you guessed it, Laura and Megan are a couple of hot messes without her! In this episode we go completely rogue, deciding to talk about anything other than Montessori philosophy! We opened up a question box in our Instagram stories asking what you all want to know about us that is not Montessori specific, and in this episode we deliver the answers! This one is super silly and barely edited at all, so either sit back and have a laugh with us, or skip this week if you hate joy and friendship… 


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In this episode of Coffee Talk with Montessori Moms in the Wild, Megan shares her personal reflections on mistakes she made early in her Montessori career. She shares insights on the importance of properly presenting materials, asking for help, understanding the purpose behind activities, and the implementation of grace and courtesy in the classroom. She emphasizes that mistakes are part of the learning process and encourages listeners to view them as opportunities for growth. Megan invites listeners to share their own experiences and learnings, aiming to foster a community of continuous learners and supporters on this Montessori path.



00:00 Welcome to Coffee Talk

00:38 Personal Update and the Joy of Spring Break

02:30 Reflecting on Mistakes and Growth

03:44 Practical Lessons from the Montessori Classroom

11:31 The Importance of Grace and Courtesy in Montessori Education

14:37 Revisiting Classroom Rules and Material Use

17:30 Reflections and Invitations for Sharing

19:21 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect


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You asked, and we've delivered!

In this first part of a Q&A style conversation based on requests that were submitted via our Instagram stories, Megan and Laura tackle listener questions regarding testing boundaries in the classroom, how to capitalize on a child's interest in letter sounds, the difference between teaching CH and LE, homeschool programs, discipline, and toy rotation ideas. Stay tuned for a part 2 to cover the questions we weren't able to get to this time!



00:00 Teaser

00:43 Introductions

02:29 Weekly Share In

16:27 Addressing Classroom Boundaries and Behavior

24:17 Leveraging Interest in Words and Sounds for Learning

29:58 Exploring the Differences Between Primary and Elementary Education

33:03 Insights into Homeschooling and Montessori Programs

34:53 Understanding Discipline Through Natural Consequences

40:06 Toy Rotation Ideas and Open-Ended Play

44:10 Confessions!



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