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All Things Montessori

Rachel Merle-Smith

Welcome to the All Things Montessori Podcast, a podcast devoted to discussing everything Montessori. From classroom management to self-care, Montessori at home to staying inspired in this work; we cover it all. Hosted by AMI Trainer and Consultant, Jamie Rue and Montessori Teacher and Administrator, Rachel Merle-Smith. Email us at: allthingsmontessoripod@gmail.com Follow us at: @allthingsmontessori

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40:42

Mindfulness in Montessori

All Things Montessori ·

2020/05/05

This week Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through mindfulness and the importance of including it in your Montessori classroom and in your own life. They talk through meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, and other ways to be mindful. Links below to the two things Rachel mentioned in the podcast! Calm Schools Initiative Yoga Cards

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42:45

Exploring Montessori Geography

All Things Montessori ·

2020/04/30

In this episode, Jamie and Rachel discuss the Montessori approach to geography. They talk through the main album sections, and describe how many of the presentations could be adapted for exploration at home.

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38:07

Supporting Learning from Home

All Things Montessori ·

2020/04/20

Over a month since our last episode about Covid-19, we are all still staying at home. In this episode, Jamie and Rachel check in with each other, and discuss ways to support families and guides as they navigate distance learning. Lots of great practical tips included for both parents and classroom guides!

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38:07

Conversation with an Adolescent Guide: Kira Donnelly

All Things Montessori ·

2020/04/10

In this episode, we sit down with Kira Donnelly, Montessori Middle School Coordinator at Monmouth Montessori Academy. It was a delightful conversation with a current practitioner! We heard Kira's Montessori story, and we learned more about the Montessori approach to adolescents, and what Kira is doing with her students while they have to learn remotely from home.

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44:19

Discussing Dyslexia with Alison Awes

All Things Montessori ·

2020/04/03

The amazing Alison Awes joins Jamie and Rachel on the podcast this week to sit down and talk all about dyslexia! Alison Awes has been the Director of Elementary Training at the Montessori Center of Minnesota since 2010 and serves as an adjunct faculty member for Saint Catherine University, St. Paul. She holds Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diplomas for Primary (ages three to six) and Elementary (ages six to twelve) levels, a B.A. in art history from Smith College, an M.A. in

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38:30

The Beauty of Montessori Biology

All Things Montessori ·

2020/03/23

This episode is all about biology! Biology is such an appealing work for the elementary child, and Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through all the components that make up this subject area. They also talk through how biology work can be a great option for your child during the COVID-19 quarantine. Listen to gain insight on how we introduce biology to elementary children and how you can implement it with your classrooms either at a distance or in person, and if you're a parent how to incorporate

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41:10

Coping with the Effects of COVID-19

All Things Montessori ·

2020/03/15

What a historic time we are living in! In this episode, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk about what everyone is talking about: COVID-19 and coping with school closures. They talk through ways to support your students during this break, how to connect with parents, and also how to take care of yourself during this uncertain time. As always, we are here for all of you and urge you to reach out to us via instagram at @allthingsmontessori or email us at allthingsmontessoripod@gmail.com.

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26:21

Spring Fever

All Things Montessori ·

2020/03/08

It is that time of year again! It isn't exactly winter anymore, but its not quite Spring. This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through how to be successful in the classroom during this time of year. They also touch on end of the year projects or performances, school plays, and the importance of the classroom community.

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41:36

Music in Montessori

All Things Montessori ·

2020/02/10

This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down to talk through the music section of the Montessori classroom. This subject hits close to home for both Jamie and Rachel, and they talk through the importance of including all areas of music in the Montessori environment. They also talk through the music materials, their own experiences, and even touch on some of their favorite songs to sing with the children. If you have any questions or comments, please send us an email at allthingsmontessoripod@gmail.com

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30:38

The Magic of Going Out

All Things Montessori ·

2020/01/21

Going Out is one of the most spectacular pieces of the Montessori elementary classroom. Jamie and Rachel talk through Going Out and discuss what it is, how to get it going, and why it is so important for the elementary child.

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30:11

Keeping Resolutions in 2020

All Things Montessori ·

2020/01/13

Happy New Year! As we enter into a new decade, All Things Montessori is back! Jamie and Rachel sit down during this episode and discuss the new year and how to keep your momentum going past January.

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27:46

The Countdown to Winter Break!

All Things Montessori ·

2019/12/10

Its the countdown until break! Teachers and children can't wait for winter break, parents are excited and slightly panicked. How do you teachers survive the next two weeks of school? What can you parents do with your children over the long break? Rachel and Jamie address all these questions in this episode.

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43:10

The Practice of Lesson Planning

All Things Montessori ·

2019/11/19

In this week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through the process of lesson planning. They also touch on record keeping, keeping yourself accountable, and the importance of cosmic education.

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16:17

BONUS EPISODE | Second Plane Child Crash Course

All Things Montessori ·

2019/11/07

In this short bonus episode, Jamie and Rachel talk through all the details of the second plane of development. Even though Rachel is a trained elementary guide, she asks Jamie a series of questions all about the second plane child and basically conducts an interview. It's short, fun, and full of details all about this wonderful stage in child development.

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00:00

Preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences

All Things Montessori ·

2019/10/29

It is that time of year again! Parent Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. In this episode, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through parent teacher conferences from the teacher side and from the parent side.

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24:57

Testing in a Montessori Environment

All Things Montessori ·

2019/10/14

Listen in this episode as Rachel and Jamie discuss the history of standardized testing in the US, the role of testing in a Montessori elementary environment, and things to keep in mind when talking to parents about standardized testing.

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25:15

Why is There No Homework in the Montessori Elementary...

All Things Montessori ·

2019/10/06

In this episode, Jamie and Rachel address the issue of homework: namely, that children do not get assigned homework in the Montessori elementary. They will discuss why this is the case, and what parents and teachers can do to support children in learning during the school day and at home.

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24:53

The Importance of Self Care for Adults Who Work with...

All Things Montessori ·

2019/10/01

Teachers give a lot of time and energy to the children in their care, as they should. But how do they replenish this energy and take care of themselves? In this episode, Jamie and Rachel discuss options for self care for adults who work with children, and why this is so important.

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45:29

The First Month of School

All Things Montessori ·

2019/09/22

In this week's episode, Jamie and Rachel talk about the first month of school in the Montessori elementary classroom. What can you expect after a month has passed? How do you handle challenges in a new community? What are the things a guide should be thinking about? Tune in to find the answers to these questions and more!

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26:22

Putting Your Montessori Training Into Practice

All Things Montessori ·

2019/09/10

In this episode, we talk about making the transition from training into the classroom. How do we make this work in practice? How do we get the support we need to do this work? Jamie and Rachel share their own experiences early in their career, and talk about strategies for making this transition.

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