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Montessori Moms in the Wild Montessori Moms in the Wild
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We are three trained Montessori guides and new moms. We are NOT here to be your guide, per se, but simply to share, commiserate and maybe even inspire each other on this wild journey. Our hopes are that together we can remind ourselves of what is important to us as Montessorians and as mothers in a way that might help other parents - or at least entertain them! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montessorimomsinthewild/support
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What is Cosmic Education? Breaking Down the Curriculum of the Elementary Classroom
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!
Instagram: @MontessoriMomsintheWild
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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Coffee Talk: Rachel's Third Birth Story
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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Worst Episode Ever! (AKA Anything BUT Montessori)
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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Coffee Talk: Reflecting on Mistakes with Megan
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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Q&A Part 1 with Megan and Laura
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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Coffee Talk: Homeschool Routine with Rachel
In this Coffee Talk, Rachel answers listener requests as she shares about her daily routine as a Montessori homeschooler with a 21 month old and a newly 4 year old!
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