Montessori & Imaginative Play | Parents discuss toddler-led learning

Throwback: Montessori and Waldorf with babies and toddlers? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about: education styles, creative play, imagination, wooden toys, sensory trays, being inspired by Bluey, avoiding plastic toys and electronics, how nurseries have changed, and Montessori Primary Schools.Plus: chat about the experience with our second child and how it's different.This is part of our special summer season on the podcast, looking back at some past conversations, re-edited and re-released for 2026. Enjoy these classics if you're not busy over the holidays, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from September!Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastConnect with us:Engage with us directly on InstagramFind resources, info, links, and more on our website:www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/communityUnwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support.A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a partSend us Fan Mail