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A podcast where we read selected passages from Montessori's texts on selected topics (including mistakes, practical life, observation, outdoor learning, a society by cohesion, and so much more!) then ... more
FAQs about Montessori Bookclub Podcast:How many episodes does Montessori Bookclub Podcast have?The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.
February 26, 2025Ep 37 Ch 17 The Mathematical MindThis episode is a reading from a subsection of Ch 17 in The Absorbent Mind. It is from the 1949 Kalakshetra edition, and it looks a little different than some newer editions of this text. In this section, Dr. Montessori discusses the mathematical mind and its importance for children....more13minPlay
February 26, 2025Ep. 36 Introduction to MathematicsIn this episode, I read from the Introduction to Mathematics from the 1946 India Lectures, Course No. 7. This is a transcription I made of the handwritten manuals of Lakshmi Kripalani’s training manuals housed at the AMS Archives. My transcription of Practical Life: Book One is out and available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRSWJ3QK. The Math Manual will be out later this year....more7minPlay
February 22, 2023Ep. 35 Freedom and Discipline CDv2, Ch 5In this episode, Montessori discusses the relationship between freedom and discipline, the levels of obedience, and the true meaning of respect. ...more14minPlay
January 23, 2023Ep 34 Work and Play 1946 LL L.21In lecture 21 Work and Play from the 1946 London Lecture, Montessori discusses how children’s “play” is active and given natural conditions, follows the activity of adults. Concentration requires the work on the hands, and purposeful, concentrated activity creates the unity of the personality. ...more18minPlay
January 03, 2023Ep 33 “The Transition from the Mechanical to the Intellectual Development of Language” Ch 1. The Advanced Montessori MethodIn this chapter, Montessori describes why learning grammar is suited to the 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 or 8-year-old child. ...more18minPlay
December 12, 2022Ep 32 The Method Ch. 20 The Secret of ChildhoodIn this chapter, Montessori describes what the “conversion” of the children of Messina taught her about the importance of a beautiful environment, a humble teacher, and free work with the materials in children’s development. ...more15minPlay
September 18, 2022Ep 31 Pt 2 ‘On Discipline- Reflections and AdvicePt 2, Montessori describes what the final outcome of normalizing activity and development of the will....more12minPlay
September 18, 2022Ep 30 “On Discipline – Reflections and Advice”In this article, from The Call of Education V1, no. 3 & 4, 1924, Dr. Montessori describes some of the frustrations teachers face early in the year and how to redirect the child to purposeful engagement.Pt 2 (Ep 31) is the second and final part of this article. It’s perfect for this time of year! ...more22minPlay
September 06, 2022Ep 29 CD v2, Ch4, Development through ActivityMontessori describes the teacher’s role in deciding when to intervene and when to observe if a child is making a mistake, interrupting another, or using the lesson in a way not intended. Very helpful this time of year! ...more16minPlay
August 31, 2022Ep 28 The Age of Miracles, Ch 17 “Correction of Anomalies”In this chapter Montessori reminds us that *we* cannot make the child different by making laws, not by punishment, nor prize, nor preaching. It is only through connecting the child to activity in their environment- not merely occupation but through interest does the child begin to change.Thanks to my dear friend, Jennifer Turney McLaughlin, for The Age of Miracles....more17minPlay
FAQs about Montessori Bookclub Podcast:How many episodes does Montessori Bookclub Podcast have?The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.