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Sharing about Montessori education, parenting, homeschooling, child development and families.

Learning Takes Flight Megan Anderson

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Sharing about Montessori education, parenting, homeschooling, child development and families.

    Season 3 Episode Three: Establishing Routines in the Classroom and at Home

    Season 3 Episode Three: Establishing Routines in the Classroom and at Home

    Hello! Welcome to the LTF Podcast! I am so glad you're here. In this episode I ramble on about routines; how to establish them and why they matter. This information can be applied to the classroom or at home. 
    This episode is linked to the last episode about independence. Children are always in search of themselves, and who they are in the world, and we often get in their way. Establishing freedom within boundaries via routines will help the child to develop self-awareness, confidence feelings of safety, pride, and community all while building independence too. Routines are not bad! Only those charts and when we hold on to them so tight we refuse to adjust as needed. 
    Thanks for listening! Email me at: Learningtakesflightmontessori@gmail.com or find me on instagram at: learningtakesflight

    • 1 hr
    Season 3 Episode 2: The Young Child and Building A Foundation of Independence

    Season 3 Episode 2: The Young Child and Building A Foundation of Independence

    Hello and welcome to the LTF Podcast! I am so excited to welcome you to another episode in which I share some insights on understanding childhood better. In this episode, I explore the notion that your young child doesn't need you in the ways you might think they do and that sometimes, getting out of their way is the best thing to do for them.  I will be sharing some advice and ideas for you to facilitate independence for your child at home, what true quality time together means, and how all of this can lead to a life long relationship of trust, empathy, and love between you and your child. Enjoy! 

    • 43 min
    Season 3: Episode 1 Back to School

    Season 3: Episode 1 Back to School

    Welcome Back! Although let's be real, most of you have been back to school for a couple of months now. But better late than never I suppose. 

    In this episode, I share with you ideas for how to help your child or your students adjust to the new school year routine. 
    I honestly believe these ideas are for any time of the year and hold true for establishing new routines in general, not just for attending school. 
    Also, my advice applies to homeschool, general education and Montessori school. I feel that a lot of these ideas are pretty universal. 
    As always, we follow the child, meeting them exactly where they are. 
    Thank you for tuning in! 

    • 54 min
    The Toddler Autonomy: Discovery of Independent Thoughts, Actions and the Word "No"

    The Toddler Autonomy: Discovery of Independent Thoughts, Actions and the Word "No"

    Hello and welcome to the LTF Podcast! I am so happy you're here. You must have chosen this episode because you yourself are experiencing the amazing wonder that is the young child and asserting their independence, finding their voice and their self realization that their actions have power! 
    In this episode I share with you some of my insights and ideas as to why this is such a wonderous time in childhood, some coping strategies and ways to better assist your child during this time of self discovery as well as just letting you know that yes, it does pass.

    I hope that whether you're an educator or parent you will find something useful in this episode and that, in the very least, you will know that you're not alone. 

    • 52 min
    Love, Attachment and Letting Go: What love for your child truly means Season 2 Episode 10

    Love, Attachment and Letting Go: What love for your child truly means Season 2 Episode 10

    Love for your child is absolutely something you probably don't ever have to question or think about, right? In this episode I explore the definition of love, the aspect of attachment and how your love for your child could potentially be holding your child back in their development and quest for independence. 
    I explore how our adult mindset and need for control can in fact be hindering our child's growth and possibly impacting our relationship with them. 
    Often times we think that when we protect and provide everything for them, this is the greatest act of love...when in fact letting go...stepping back and guiding them towards independence is truly loving them. This is because when we step back, let go... we are acknowledging the child as an independent individual. We are supporting their future selves. 
    I also give you ideas on how to achieve this level of freedom within boundaries in your own home today!
    Thanks for tuning in! Find me on Instagram @learningtakesflight

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Season 2: Episode 9: Time to Reset: Focusing on your child in the new year

    Season 2: Episode 9: Time to Reset: Focusing on your child in the new year

    Hello and welcome to the Learning Takes Flight Podcast!

    In this episode I share with you ways to improve your relationship with your child and find balance in your life. 
    The new year can inspire us to make positive changes in our lives. In this episode I share ideas for how to include include your focus on your child in any changes you are making this year. 
    I also encourage you to broaden the idea of a new year's resolution... to think beyond one goal or dream. 

    There are many simple changes we can make in how we view the child and prepare their environment to have big impacts on their independence and development. 

    I hope this episode is inspiring and encouraging!

    Thank you for tuning in!

    Here are some links I reference in the episode: 

    https://montessori-ami.org/resource-library/quotes/four-planes-development

    https://mymontessorimoments.com/montessori-grammar-boxes/

    https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

erin e jordan ,

Relatable and Encouraging for Parents and Educators

I love listening to the Learning Takes Flight Podcast! Megan is so good at taking information and making it relatable and approachable. Plus I love that she never comes across as judgmental. I listen every episode because it’s always a good reminder to be intentional about the way I want to parent and I love all the stories and nuggets of information ❤️

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