What a historic time we are living in! In this episode, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk about what everyone is talking about: COVID-19 and coping with school closures. They talk through ways to support your students during this break, how to connect with parents, and also how to take care of yourself during this uncertain time. As always, we are here for all of you and urge you to reach out to us via instagram at @allthingsmontessori or email us at [email protected]. 

It is that time of year again! It isn't exactly winter anymore, but its not quite Spring. This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through how to be successful in the classroom during this time of year. They also touch on end of the year projects or performances, school plays, and the importance of the classroom community. 

This week, Jamie and Rachel sit down to talk through the music section of the Montessori classroom. This subject hits close to home for both Jamie and Rachel, and they talk through the importance of including all areas of music in the Montessori environment. They also talk through the music materials, their own experiences, and even touch on some of their favorite songs to sing with the children. 

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Going Out is one of the most spectacular pieces of the Montessori elementary classroom. Jamie and Rachel talk through Going Out and discuss what it is, how to get it going, and why it is so important for the elementary child. 

Happy New Year! As we enter into a new decade, All Things Montessori is back! Jamie and Rachel sit down during this episode and discuss the new year and how to keep your momentum going past January.

Its the countdown until break! Teachers and children can't wait for winter break, parents are excited and slightly panicked. How do you teachers survive the next two weeks of school? What can you parents do with your children over the long break? Rachel and Jamie address all these questions in this episode. 

In this week, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through the process of lesson planning. They also touch on record keeping, keeping yourself accountable, and the importance of cosmic education. 

In this short bonus episode, Jamie and Rachel talk through all the details of the second plane of development. Even though Rachel is a trained elementary guide, she asks Jamie a series of questions all about the second plane child and basically conducts an interview. It's short, fun, and full of details all about this wonderful stage in child development. 

It is that time of year again! Parent Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. In this episode, Jamie and Rachel sit down and talk through parent teacher conferences from the teacher side and from the parent side. 

Listen in this episode as Rachel and Jamie discuss the history of standardized testing in the US, the role of testing in a Montessori elementary environment, and things to keep in mind when talking to parents about standardized testing.