A popular TV personality talked trash about Montessori. I decided to answer his complaint..

To watch the video, https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-school-why-is-my-child-washing-dishes-all-day

What do you do when things get crazy or seemingly out of control with children, whether in school or at home?

Long-time Montessori parent, teacher and teacher-trainer Ginni Sackett shares her decades of experience to help bring the calm when all around seems to be chaos.

One chance day over a century ago, a young doctor named Maria Montessori was sitting in a classroom when she observed a child doing something very unusual. What followed would change the world forever..

“I think my never-to-be-forgotten impression was that experienced by one who has made a discovery.” Maria Montessori

Currently guiding teachers and parents in India (Mumbai), Zarin Malva has been working in Montessori education since her early 20s. She is now in her 80s. She has A LOT of wisdom to share about children.

A few topics in the discussion: observation; obedience and discipline; freedom within limits; saying sorry; lying.

Two examples of when things didn't go so well with children, and one when they did. (And a secret.)

Montessori babies - Montessori infants - Montessori toddlers. What is Montessori for the earliest -- and most developmentally important -- years of life.

The joy of learning math in Montessori

-Are academics even considered important in Montessori? -How are reading and writing taught in a Montessori classroom? -How does Montessori compare to traditional school in reading and writing? -Is there anything parents can do with their children at home to excel in reading and writing?

What is Montessori like for teenagers (~ages 12 to 18), in middle school and high school?