Primary Teachers Ms. Michele, Ms. Shanshan and Mr. Daniel, discuss why you won’t see praise or punishment in a Montessori classroom. Please take a listen to learn about the environment and language we use to help your child towards self-discipline and effective communication. Enjoy!
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In this episode our Director, Kristin Edwards, will be talking about Holidays and gift giving. Whether you celebrate a Holiday this season with gifts, or plan on gift giving anytime during the year, Kristin wanted to share some studies and articles around how to make for a simpler Holiday with children.

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In this episode, our Elementary Teachers, Areli and Hannah, discuss the second plane of development in children, ages 6-12. Take a listen to understand more about your changing child as they enter this stage of development. Enjoy!
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In this episode, our Primary Teachers Ms. Vicki, Ms. Mayra and Ms. Shaminee, discuss Primary readiness in the home. Whether you are a parent of a toddler moving up to the primary classroom, or a new parent with a primary age child, take a listen to better understand what you can do at home to help a Child successfully transition to this program. They’ll also discuss how impactful the child’s readiness is for the 3 years to come. Enjoy!
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In this episode, our Primary Teachers Ms. Vicki, Ms. Mayra and Ms. Shaminee, discuss Primary readiness. Whether you are a parent of a toddler moving up to the primary classroom, or a new parent with a primary age child, take a listen to better understand what helps a Child successfully transition to this program. They’ll discuss readiness around toileting, eating, the work cycle, communication, and more. Enjoy!
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Please join Ms. Faride and Ms. Iliana as they discuss toileting independence and how you can best support your child when learning to use the toilet. Enjoy!
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Ms. Kristin talks about Media and Television for young children. Using Dr. Montessori’s teachings and studies from the American Academy of Pediatrics, she gives recommendations for when and how often children should be exposed to media.
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Our Director, Kristin Edwards, talks about your child’s amazing brain and how the Montessori environment supports the brain’s growth and development.
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Join Kristin Edwards, our Director, as she discusses temper tantrums. The ultimate goal is to avoid and prevent tantrums from happening. But she also gives tips on what to do if you find yourself in the middle of one with your child.
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Please join Ms. Kristin as she gives tips on best practices to communicate with your child. And it isn't just about talking!
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Our Director, Kristin Edwards, finishes up her series on Montessori in the Home with this episode on Chores. Please take a listen to be inspired (and reminded) on how your child can contribute to your community at home.

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Continue with our Director, Kristin Edwards, as she shares tips and ideas on shifts you can make in your Kitchen and Dining Room to further independence and confidence! 

She discusses how your child can help in the kitchen. Here's a video of twin 2 year olds making their Saturday lunch:
https://youtu.be/y9bLO0TXyTg?si=hFjCS2uPPchF16nl

And here's the same twins showing off their dining area:
https://youtu.be/ac1bQ_X1LsA?si=PZKHv3SO3x4cDvTS

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Continue with our Director, Kristin Edwards, as she shares tips and ideas on shifts you can make in your child’s bedroom and bathroom to further independence and confidence!

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Join Kristin as she discusses the value and importance of creating spaces for your child in the home. How can you create spaces for more independent, confidence and joy? This episode dives into the living room and play room.

Kristin discusses cleaning up, here’s a video of twin 2 year olds cleaning up their living space.
https://youtu.be/wXDdo-wWtZ4?si=6gXxNI_Y3a3xqa6a

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Welcome back to our Podcast! In this episode, Ms. Kristin, the Director, explains why there is a 15 minute window of time to drop your child off in a Montessori classroom. What happens during that drop off? Why can't we drop off later?

She also discusses best practices on how to drop off your child for a smooth and happy day!

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In this episode, our Primary Teachers Ms. Vicki, Ms. Karina and Ms. Esmeralda, offer tips and advice on how to prepare your home for your independent and confident child.  Enjoy!
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In this episode, our Primary Teachers Ms. Vicki, Ms. Karina and Ms. Esmeralda, discuss the prepared adult.  You may ask who are the adults guiding the students and how do they prepare themselves for that work? The Teachers have the insight.  Enjoy!
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In this episode, our Primary Teachers Ms. Vicki, Ms. Karina and Ms. Esmeralda, discuss the prepared environment and how we set up our classrooms to best support the development of the child. Enjoy!
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In this episode Ms. Areli and Ms. Hannah, our Elementary Teachers, talk about language in the elementary classroom. Enjoy!
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In this installment Ms. Mayra, Ms Shanshan and Ms. Shaminee talk about the 3 Years in the Primary classroom. In the third episode they discuss what is happening in the third year of a Primary Community and how all of the years come together. Enjoy!
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