Could Montessori Be For Your Family?

In This Episode, We Chat About: What is the difference between a Montessori school and a traditional school? Who is Montessori school for? How to prepare our kids for the world after schooling. Resources + Links: Connect with Wendy on Instagram | @keystobloom Learn more on Montessori Schools at their website: https://amiusa.org/ Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events: https://www.girlsmentorship.com/ Connect with us on Instagram: Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen Mary Frances | @msmaryfran Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship Show Notes: Have you ever wondered if your child would do better in a learning environment with no grades and no homework? We're sitting down with Wendy Kaneshige, a Montessori guide for over a decade, who is breaking down the differences between Montessori schools and traditional schools. We're constantly learning about new ways to meet the needs of our kids and how to help them develop. Montessori is a program that teaches us as parents and our kids to listen to our guts and follow the intuition that we're born with. Listen in to hear if Montessori might be right for you! 01:52 - Who is Wendy Kaneshige? 04:50 - Why you should always follow your gut. 05:40 - What is a Montessori Guide? 07:30 - How did Wendy get into Montessori programs? 10:50 - How to develop self-awareness? 11:50 - What is the difference between a Montessori school and a traditional school? 14:00 - Why did you become a Montessori guide? 17:00 - How do you become a Montessori guide? 21:00 - Are there ongoing certifications for Montessori guides? 24:00 - What is a day of Montessori like? 26:45 - How are toddlers and teenagers alike? 30:10 - Why adolescent youth in Montessori programs work in the real world. 33:00 - How are children tested if there is no homework and there are no grades? 35:50 - Are there Montessori High Schools? 38:30 - How do you prepare kids for the real world? 41:15 - Why do some people oppose Montessori Schools? 43:40 - Where can people find out more and how to get involved?