Baan Dek Montessori

No rewards in Montessori. Or maybe there are? Read this on the blog baandek.org/blog/ Follow @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

How to help children navigate social situations. Schitt's Creek clip https://youtu.be/NywzrUJnmTo Read this on the blog baandek.org/blog/ Follow @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

"What's the magic word?" Except it's not magic. Read this on the blog baandek.org/blog/ Follow @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

If you've ever asked this question, you know the usual answer: "nothing." This episode is for you. A Really Cool Article About Jargon https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-jargon-1691202 Read this on the blog baandek.org/blog/ Follow @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Children need us to speak for them and interpret them, and then suddenly they don't. When I speak about a child, is the message I'm sending in line with my intent? Read this on the blog baandek.org/blog/ Follow @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

This episode references quite a few tools, which are linked in the blog post below. Toileting is an important milestone. How do we help children toward success? Read this on the blog baandek.org/blog/ Follow @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Help is always well-intended. It's not always helpful. The Umbrella Game https://groupgames101.com/the-umbrella-game/ How Does A Caterpillar Turn Into A Butterfly? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/caterpillar-butterfly-metamorphosis-explainer/ Read this on the blog baandek.org/blog/ Follow @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Behavior is communication. What is my behavior communicating? Mr. Chazz https://www.instagram.com/mrchazz/ conscious.hippie.mama https://www.instagram.com/conscious.hippie.mama/ Mindful Parenting from The Gottman Institute https://www.gottman.com/blog/mindful-parenting-how-to-respond-instead-of-react/ Read this on the blog baandek.org/blog/ Follow @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

The Olympics are coming up, and there are surprising ways they're Montessori. Really?! Really. Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

I don't want to go to school. We've all been there! Spoiler: nothing's wrong. Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Life is full of challenges! Isn't that wonderful?! How do we approach challenges when it's not my challenge, but my child's? Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Respectful, clear communication sure is tricky, especially when we're sabotaging ourselves or sending unknown messages. Isn't it wonderful we'll always get to practice?! Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Isn't this year like any other? Why are things particularly tough this year? Is it just me? Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Happy Birthday, Maria! It's been a wild 150 years, and we're ready for the next 150. Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

This episode is an interview with Rachel and Jamie from the All Things Montessori Podcast https://www.allthingsmontessoripodcast.com/ Instagram: @allthingsmontessori Twitter: @allthingsmonti Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

You might not have heard the Montessori phrase, "Maximum Effort," but you've definitely seen it. It's not children doing things the hard way, or wasting time, or just not being efficient yet, it's a completely different reason for interacting with the world around them. Wiki for "Who's on First?" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who%27s_on_First%3F Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Grace & Courtesy are the “what to do when” and “how to” lessons of the classroom. They’re direct instruction on rules, policy, how to be a human in this space and time. Children will learn anything as long as they’re provided with a clear model, reinforcement, and an opportunity to practice. https://baandek.org/posts/do-as-i-do/ Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

For a text of this podcast, search the title at https://baandek.org/blog/ Process art is about the doing, not the end result. How do we emphasize process art, set logical limits, and give different outlets for creativity? What does process art have to do with developing a growth mindset? Check out a Buddha board here https://www.amazon.com/Original-Buddha-Board-Relaxing-Painting/dp/B0010TEFFQ Stanford researcher Carol Dweck on fixed and growth mindset https://youtu.be/hiiEeMN7vbQ Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

When we're at home with children, do we need special tools or training to do Montessori? Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

There's always a silver lining. Maybe one of the silver linings of social distancing is time! We never seem to have enough of it, what about all those things we put off or avoid due to a lack of time? Read this on the blog https://baandek.org/blog/ Follow us @baandek Get in touch [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Some families choose to avoid technology altogether with children, but if you're interested in using this tool, here are a few resources we recommend. Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Many of us are working from home these days. This can be tough, even when there aren't children around, only more so when there are other circumstances beyond our control! In this episode, we chat with the original Ms. Wood -- Mrs. Snyder's Mom! Jan Smith Wood is a former Montessori parent herself, and worked from home while her daughters were in school. She shares her experience here. Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Montessori is known favor collaboration over competition. But there IS space in Montessori for competition. In fact, we rely on it! Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

If travel is in your plans, what small things, let's call them heroes, do you have laying around that might make the trip so much easier? Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

It's so easy to focus on the skills Montessori "teaches" children, the product, the results. What does Montessori teach? Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Conferences are exciting, but they can sometimes feel a little stressful. Do they need to be? Spoiler: NO WAY! Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

You've maybe heard of sound games, or a child identifying their sound rather than their letter. Why? Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

The times, they are a changin! All around us are signs the weather is changing, whether it's bare trees and snow already, or maybe pulling out a sweatshirt or wearing shoes instead of socks. Here are five ways to celebrate fall with children of all ages! Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

How can we support the work our children do at school at home? We pulled together five common questions about Montessori at Home. If you have a question that's not covered here (there are about a million!!) be sure to send us a note at [email protected] Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

We wish we could protect children from everything. Since we can't, what can we do? Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Our One-Hundredth episode celebrates one of our favorite times of year -- back to school! What are you looking forward to this school year? (even if you're not in school!) Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

"No" is pretty unpleasant. We don't like to hear it, we don't enjoy saying it, it's just, no pun intended, pretty negative. Can we re-frame no? Is it even necessary? Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Children ask about a zillion questions. How can we possibly answer them all? Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Our task is to Observe without Judgement. We can't imagine judging a child, so can this really be so hard? Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Summer is coming! Some of us are thrilled, some are anxious, some are, well, a bit of both. How can we make the most of these next three months? Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Zoe Paul of Sage Montessori and Studio Montessori shares her story in this interview. Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22nd. What's a Montessori way to participate in a joyful, learning-filled, relationship-building way? Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Clothing is necessary, but also a moment for independence and for self-expression. How can we help our children be successful with dressing, and create a bit more ease in our day? Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

Montessori and Minimalism so naturally go together. Minimalism is becoming increasingly popular, with "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo from a few years ago and her new Netflix show. Many of us want to have less and enjoy more. How do we get there? Is minimalism possible with children. Montessori parent and minimalist Cassie shares her story in this interview. Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere

We live in a time when information is readily available. We can find the answer to any question, just as soon as we ask. But with all the noise of opinions, we still have to listen to the most important voice: our own.

We had a lovely conversation with parents who chose to keep their children in Montessori for Kindergarten, about what that decision-making process was like, some observations they've made since having their child in a Montessori setting, and if they had any thoughts they'd share with families considering Kindergarten year Montessori. Staying in your Primary classroom or starting your new Elementary school for Kindergarten is a huge choice, with so many factors. We hope this family's story helps clarify those questions, and maybe provide a few answers, for your own family's decision.

It's the time of year when we're wondering what to do about the upcoming year, an especially challenging question for parents whose children will be eligible for Kindergarten. How do you make that choice?

"Do as I say, not as I do" Never Works. We've all heard the phrase, "Do as I say, not as I do." The challenge is, while our intentions are good, this idea isn't helpful for children.

Here's an interview with Jesse McCarthy from the blog MontessoriEducation.com

Are you looking for a few new songs? This episode includes ideas for how we choose songs to sing with children, as well as five songs you might or might not be familiar with. Happy Listening!

Pamela Green of Ananda Montessori shares her story, experience, and an exciting upcoming project.

This time of year can be full of travel. Here are a few of our favorite tips for enjoying, rather than stressing, travel with children.

Over the next several months, there are so many holidays and special occasions. How do we help children through these joyful, and sometimes stressful events? Due to your feedback, this episode includes tips for all ages, not just those under six! Thanks for the notes, they help us be better! (Spoiler alert: the next episode will be about travel with young children, and will be live just a bit early.)

The Toddler Whisperer herself, Simone Davies of The Montessori Notebook and The Montessori Toddler, joins us in this episode about toddlers and specifically about tantrums and challenging behaviors.

This is the sequel to Episode 80 - Should in Montessori. How do we turn from "should be" to "could be?"