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Within every child, there is a hidden potential waiting to be revealed. We intuitively know this as parents, and yet our hearts ache because raising these precious creatures is so hard. Enter: Montessori.

By observing and focusing on our child's secret developmental nature and using a gentle, compassionate discipline approach, we can make both of our lives a whole lot easier!

Join Aubrey and David in a lively discussion about homeschooling, parenting, and the magic of childhood.

Child of the Redwoods: Podcast Child of the Redwoods

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 185 Ratings

Within every child, there is a hidden potential waiting to be revealed. We intuitively know this as parents, and yet our hearts ache because raising these precious creatures is so hard. Enter: Montessori.

By observing and focusing on our child's secret developmental nature and using a gentle, compassionate discipline approach, we can make both of our lives a whole lot easier!

Join Aubrey and David in a lively discussion about homeschooling, parenting, and the magic of childhood.

    Is My Child Ready for Montessori?

    Is My Child Ready for Montessori?

    As Montessorians, we believe the method has value for humans at every stage of life, starting at the earliest moments and continuing on until our final days. However, there are definitely periods when we are showing signs of readiness for something new. What are those signs? How do we know when our toddlers are ready to begin their journey with the Primary materials? Join Aubrey and David on YouTube as they explore this (very frequently asked) topic! 
    To learn more about our work, visit us at www.childoftheredwoods.com.

    • 46 min
    Supporting Your Child's Sensitivity to Order

    Supporting Your Child's Sensitivity to Order

    Something strange happens in the Primary years that doesn't happen to us as adults, and it has to do with order. No, this is not the same thing as tidiness, so step aside Marie Kondo, although we share your love of containers for things that spark joy! Understanding the child's sensitivity to order is key, so join us for an episode all about how to engage your Primary child. Plus, we'll be featuring our stegosaurus plates activity from our Constellation theme Dinosaur!
    To learn more about our work, visit us at www.childoftheredwoods.com.

    • 40 min
    Heart Art: A Geometry Lesson

    Heart Art: A Geometry Lesson

    In this episode, Aubrey and David talk about ways to make your Valentine's Day celebrations a little more Montessori. They also teach a simple -- yet enormously satisfying -- work that you can quickly pull out for your kids. It lends itself to Montessori scissor precision practice + geometrical explorations, and...the results are always amazing! Say hello to concentric hearts! 
    For more Montessori magic, visit us at www.childoftheredwoods.com.

    • 54 min
    A Rainbow of Hands On Activities

    A Rainbow of Hands On Activities

    Little brains learn MORE when little fingers are involved! Join us Live as we talk about hands-on learning that is inherent in Montessori. We'll discuss the 10 core subject areas that are featured in all of our programs, and we have an Awesome Lesson for you! We're going to give you a sneak peek into our latest theme Pigment and show you how a simple prism in your window can be a HUGE opportunity for learning.
    For more about our work, visit us online at www.childoftheredwoods.com.

    • 33 min
    Who Am I? Using Mysteries as Teaching Tools

    Who Am I? Using Mysteries as Teaching Tools

    Nothing invites a child to a lesson like a good old fashioned MYSTERY. In Montessori, this is actually a key teaching tool, and hands-down one of our favorites! Join us for a Live chat on YouTube (or watch the replay!) as we talk about how to incorporate more 🕵️ skills into your homeschool.
    Find the Arachnid Mysteries right here in our theme WEB: https://childoftheredwoodsmembers.com/product/web-theme/ Learn more at ChildoftheRedwoods.com
    Learn more at https://www.ChildoftheRedwoods.com

    • 43 min
    Snow Day Academics

    Snow Day Academics

    In this episode, Aubrey and David talk about how to beat the winter blues with some fun, seasonally-inspired lessons. 

    For more Montessori magic, visit us at www.childoftheredwoods.com.

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
185 Ratings

185 Ratings

lowtechgeek ,

Informative, entertaining and approachable

I homeschool with the Montessori method and listen to a lot of podcasts… this, in my opinion, is truly one of the best.. Aubrey not only has a deep knowledge of The Montessori Method, but she also delivers each topic in an entertaining and approachable way.

happydogparent ,

Great!

Heard about this podcast from another parent and love it!

Cici-i ,

Enjoy the Podcast

This is one of few podcasts my two year old will happily listen to while she plays. Interesting content and great tips!

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