EPISODE · Jun 13, 2025 · 55 MIN
This is No Happy Meal: Why Montessori Is So Much More Than a Boxed Curriculum
from Child of the Redwoods: Podcast · host Child of the Redwoods
Montessori is not something you unwrap and serve. And most definitely doesn't include a plastic toy. So if you’ve tried it and felt like it didn’t “work", well -- friends -- you’re not alone—and the problem isn’t you or your child.In this episode, we're sharing what actually makes Montessori work and why treating it like a boxed curriculum leads so many parents to confusion, frustration, and self-doubt.Because Montessori isn’t fast food. It’s home cooking. And YOU are the chef.
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Montessori is not something you unwrap and serve. And most definitely doesn't include a plastic toy. So if you’ve tried it and felt like it didn’t “work", well -- friends -- you’re not alone—and the problem isn’t you or your child.In this episode, we're sharing what actually makes Montessori work and why treating it like a boxed curriculum leads so many parents to confusion, frustration, and self-doubt.Because Montessori isn’t fast food. It’s home cooking. And YOU are the chef.
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