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PODCAST

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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49:33

Talking Transitions, Summer, and Change with Jamie Rue

All Things Montessori ·

2025/07/01

Jamie is back on All Things Montessori for this wonderful conversation! We talk about the responsibility the Montessori guide can feel in the classroom, how to survive summer with your children at home, and the changes we've both been through since starting All Things Montessori.

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33:12

Montessori for Grown Ups with Jamie Watts

All Things Montessori ·

2025/05/06

This week, Rachel sits down with author and Montessorian, Jamie Watts to discuss Montessori for Grown Ups, Jamie's newest book. Jamie is the Director at Little River Montessori and has a wealth of knowledge of Montessori due to their extensive experience and background. This conversation tackles how adults can think about their cosmic task, how to bring the livelihood of childhood into adulthood, and much more. If you're interested in reading Montessori for Grown Ups, click he...

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37:44

Toddlers, Motherhood, and Making Montessori Make...

All Things Montessori ·

2025/04/08

This week, Rachel sits down with Rachel Martin from the Montessori Moms in the Wild podcast. They talk through raising children in the Montessori method, how to set up your home environment, and embracing the changes in the Montessori school world. Check out Montessori Moms in the Wild!

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26:57

Navigating the Bridge Between Home and School with...

All Things Montessori ·

2025/03/04

Rachel sits down with ABC Crate CEO and Founder, Caroline Moulsdale for this week's episode. Caroline started ABC Crate to help families bridge the gap between home and school by providing Montessori educational kits to build a supportive home environment. Interested in ABC Crate? Use CODE: Montessori for 20% off any of ABC Crate's services or education kits. Check out ABC Crate!

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39:27

All Things Parenting, Episode 5: Finding Power in...

All Things Montessori ·

2025/02/03

Today, I sit down with the incredible Lauren Barton to talk all about womanhood, motherhood, and our cycles. We touch on how to talk about periods with children, how we experience them ourselves, and how we can find power in knowing our own cycle. Interested in working with Lauren? Check out her website.

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17:45

The Montessori Planes of Development

All Things Montessori ·

2024/10/14

This week, we are going back to basics and breaking down the first and second plane of development. The first plane of development centers on 0-6 years of age. This child loves order, movement, and soaks everything up around her. The second plane of development is all about the 6-12 years old child. This child loves adventure, being social, and has a strong sense of justice. Curious about the third plane of development? Check out this past episode of ATM. Conversation with an Adolescent Guide:

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33:25

All Things Parenting, Episode 4: Age Gaps Between...

All Things Montessori ·

2024/10/01

On this fourth episode of All Things Parenting, my dear friend Leah returns to the podcast to talk about parenting. She has three beautiful children spanning the ages of 9, 4 and 16 months. We talk about the challenges and benefits of age gaps, finding the beauty in the simple things, and committing to building traditions with your family. Leah is an incredible family photographer. Please check her out, here! Leah O'Connell Photography Check out her weekly newsletter series, The Firefly

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52:13

All Things Parenting, Episode 3: Taking Lessons from...

All Things Montessori ·

2024/08/29

On this episode of All Things Parenting, Zander is back to share his observations about entering a new phase of fatherhood. We discuss the hardship of watching your child get hurt, how to regulate our own emotions, and the beauty of the process. We touch on discipline and how we want to approach it as a team while Wilder grows. Sign up for the All Things... newsletter below! Subscribe to All Things...

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01:29:29

Montessori, Anxiety, and IVF - Rachel's Journey to...

All Things Montessori ·

2024/08/12

This week I'm sharing my interview on the wonderful podcast, Know Ya Flow produced and hosted by my friend Lauren Barton. I'm sharing it here because I detail a very low point in my life that led me to therapy, working through failure, and embracing challenges that I was facing as a Montessori teacher. Check out Know Ya Flow!

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31:53

Encouraging Curiosity about Social Justice with...

All Things Montessori ·

2024/07/12

Dr. Shelby Kretz is back on the podcast! Rachel and Shelby talk all about Little Justice Leader's new digital resource, how to have hard conversations with children, and how to move past shame and embrace curiosity when learning about social justice. Join the LJL Community! https://littlejusticeleaders.thinkific.com/bundles/little-justice-leaders-community https://littlejusticeleaders.com/

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24:24

All Things Parenting, Episode 2: Raising Babies at...

All Things Montessori ·

2024/06/07

The second episode of the All Things Parenting series focuses on raising children from a stay at home mom perspective. One of my best friends, Alex joins me for this incredible conversation all about gentle parenting, raising two kids, veganism, and the love we both feel for parenthood.

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43:04

Kei Ikeda Returns: Incorporating Dance into the...

All Things Montessori ·

2024/05/31

Kei joins Rachel to talk through Montessori Dance and how it can help educators introduce dance into their classrooms. They discuss how music is innate in humans, ideas of how to introduce dance to children, and the joy music and dance bring to the world. Danse Paix au Partage (International Dance Peace Sharing event) Dancing Towards Peace Presentation by Kei and collaborator Kasia for the Childhood Potentials Online Montessori Conference 2024 Trillium Montessori and Ecological Summit | June

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41:09

All Things Parenting, Episode 1: Embracing Fatherhood...

All Things Montessori ·

2024/05/14

The first episode of the All Things Parenting series focuses on fatherhood. My husband, Zander joins me for this episode and we discuss the first few months of parenting, grieving your former self, and his experience with Montessori.

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04:52

Introducing All Things Parenting

All Things Montessori ·

2024/05/09

All Things Parenting is a new offshoot of All Things Montessori. Becoming a parent has been the most incredible experience, and I wanted to sit down with experts, other parents, and my own husband to talk through parenting and doing it in a Montessori way. New episodes coming soon!

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43:48

The Montessori Child with Simone Davies & Junnifa...

All Things Montessori ·

2024/03/20

Join Rachel and Jamie as they sit down with the incredible authors behind to book, The Montessori Child. They discuss the four planes of development, the inspiration behind this book, and how parents can use this book as a guide to implement Montessori in the home. Get your copy of the Montessori Child! Check out the Montessori Notebook. Check our Fruitful Orchard Montessori.

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38:32

Capturing the Real Moments with Child & Family...

All Things Montessori ·

2024/02/28

This episode features the incredible Leah O'Connell, family and child photographer based in Charlottesville, VA. A best friend of mine and a innovative photographer, mother, and teacher we chat though capturing realness, doing Montessori in unique ways, and touch on parenting.Check out Firefly Photography!

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53:03

Montessori & Infertility with Becky Myers-Pollock

All Things Montessori ·

2023/05/22

Join Rachel as she sits down with primary guide and friend Becky Myers-Pollock as they talk through Becky's unique journey to pregnancy while being in the classroom. Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage, fertility treatments, and pregnancy loss.

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17:49

Becoming a Montessori Parent

All Things Montessori ·

2023/03/08

This week, Rachel sits down with a life update and talks through her journey to this incredible milestone.

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44:38

The Importance of Mentorship with Rising Tide Montessori

All Things Montessori ·

2023/02/22

This week, Rachel sits down with Jamie Rue and Meg Trezise of Rising Tide Montessori to talk about their new Mentorship Program, Montessori Mentor On Demand. Interested in Montessori Mentor On Demand? Learn more by clicking on the link below! https://risingtidemontessori.podia.com/montessori-mentor-on-demand-for-the-3-6-practitioner

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43:10

Montessori Homeschooling with Chelsea Roberts

All Things Montessori ·

2023/02/08

Rachel sits down with Chelsea Roberts, who leads the development of the Homeschool program for Guidepost Montessori. Through this work she supports families around the world who want to bring Montessori's plan of education as an aid to life into their homes. We talk all about the details of homeschooling, accessibility, and how to get Montessori out there in the world. Interested in contacting Chelsea to learn more? Families are welcome to learn more our Guidepost's program

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