Baan Dek Montessori

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 hello@baandek.org 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.