The Montessori Mindset, a podcast by Waterfront Academy
Melissa Rohan
9 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text In this segment, Melissa Rohan, Head of Waterfront Academy, answers your most pressing questions about Montessori parenting, teaching, and holiday classroom ideas. Discover practical tips and resources to enhance your child’s development and create an inclusive, joyful learning environment. 🌟 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✨ Fine Motor Skill Activities for 3-Year-Olds ✨ Tips for Introducing a Second Language to Toddlers ✨ Managing Toddler Boundaries During Daily Tasks ✨ Monte...
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Send us a text In this segment, Melissa Rohan, Head of Waterfront Academy, answers your most pressing questions about Montessori parenting, teaching, and holiday classroom ideas. Discover practical tips and resources to enhance your child’s development and create an inclusive, joyful learning environment. 🌟 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✨ Fine Motor Skill Activities for 3-Year-Olds ✨ Tips for Introducing a Second Language to Toddlers ✨ Managing Toddler Boundaries During Daily Tasks ✨ Monte...
Send us a text In this segment, Melissa Rohan, Head of Waterfront Academy, answers your most pressing questions about Montessori parenting, teaching, and holiday classroom ideas. Discover practical tips and resources to enhance your child’s development and create an inclusive, joyful learning environment. 🌟 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✨ Fine Motor Skill Activities for 3-Year-Olds ✨ Tips for Introducing a Second Language to Toddlers ✨ Managing Toddler Boundaries During Daily Tasks ✨ Monte...
Send us a text Welcome back to Montessori Mindset, the podcast from Waterfront Academy where we explore child development, education, and the many ways we can help children grow into confident, compassionate, and capable humans. In this episode, host Melissa Rohan sits down with Coach Tony from The Little Gym Capitol Hill—a beloved community space where children discover movement, build confidence, and experience pure joy. 🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Conversation: Coach Tony’s journey into ...
Send us a text Welcome to our parent workshop on dual language acquisition! In this session, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of bilingualism and explore how children can learn two languages from an early age. Whether you’re a bilingual family or simply curious about the cognitive benefits of dual language education, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical tips for supporting language development at home. 🎥 What to Expect: Benefits of dual language learning for children: ...
Send us a text Welcome back to Montessori Mindset, and today we’re diving deep into the world of Montessori education — especially what it takes to leap from teaching in a classroom to founding your own school. The guest is Fabienne Deaton, founder of Starling Montessori, which opened in the 2024–25 school year and is now thriving in its second year. Her school serves toddlers with heart, purpose, and a deep commitment to Montessori principles. 💬 In this episode: 1️⃣ What first drew F...
Send us a text Join us for an inspiring founder-to-founder conversation as we dive into the heart of Montessori education with Andrew Kutt, a respected Montessori leader and visionary. Together, we explore the philosophy, challenges, and joys of bringing the Montessori approach to life in schools and communities. This is more than just an interview—it’s a meaningful journey into the legacy and future of Montessori education. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or Montessori enthusiast, this co...
Send us a text Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kathy Minardi, founder of the Whole School Leadership Institute and a leading voice in Montessori education. With over 40 years of experience — including 17 years as head of Aidan Montessori School — Kathy shares her wisdom on leadership, emotional intelligence, and the true meaning of the Montessori mindset. ✨ Learn how Montessori principles can transform not just classrooms, but entire communities. 🛒 Looking for more Montessori-ali...
Send us a text Unlock the potential of your child's growth with our Parent's Workshop at Waterfront Academy! 🌟 In this video, you'll find everything you need to know about our Montessori-based approach to early childhood education, the benefits of bilingual learning, and how we incorporate the Catholic tradition into our curriculum. ✨ 💡 Discover how our programs are tailored to foster independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning in children from Primary to Early Adolescents. 🛒 Lo...
Send us a text 🌟 In this episode of "Q&A with Melissa Rohan," we dive into some of the most common parenting questions, all through the lens of Montessori principles. 🎙️ Topics we cover in this video: 1️⃣ Screen-free activity ideas for an older sibling 2️⃣ Encouraging independent play in young toddlers 3️⃣ Using a toddler tower during meal prep 4️⃣ Montessori perspectives on play kitchens 5️⃣ Addressing safety concerns about the Pikler triangle 6️⃣ Tips for fostering independence in a 5-...
Send us a text In this enlightening conversation, we dive into how Catholic values shape education—not only through academic rigor, but by forming hearts of service, integrity, and purpose. Beth Blaufuss shares insights on how faith and learning go hand in hand, and how educators and parents alike can foster a values-centered environment for children. 🔗 Connect with Beth Blaufuss LinkedIn: / beth-blaufuss-682b453 🛒 Looking for more Montessori-aligned activities? Check out ou...
The Montessori Mindset, a podcast by Waterfront Academy
Send us a text In this segment, Melissa Rohan, Head of Waterfront Academy, answers your most pressing questions about Montessori parenting, teaching, and holiday classroom ideas. Discover practical tips and resources to enhance your child’s development and create an inclusive, joyful learning environment. 🌟 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✨ Fine Motor Skill Activities for 3-Year-Olds ✨ Tips for Introducing a Second Language to Toddlers ✨ Managing Toddler Boundaries During Daily Tasks ✨ Monte...
