"In these Montessori classrooms, their souls are rejoicing." Ruchira Fernando

To some, these words might sound a little overdramatic. But for those who know Montessori, they’re not at all.

So what really is Montessori education? If you’re interested in getting at the heart of it all, so what Montessori actually looks and feels like in a very personal way — versus the traditional, old-school approach to learning — you'll want to listen in to this fascinating conversation with Ruchira Fernando, longtime Montessori teacher of children from preschool through elementary.

https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-getting-to-the-heart-of-it

Meet Ann Velasco... a former Montessori child; a parent of a now-grown Montessori daughter; a former Montessori teacher of 3- to 9-year-olds; and, since 2014, a Montessori trainer of future teachers. Ann is the real deal.

Topics include independence and confidence, being better observers of and models for children, implementing an awesome technique for handling conflict, and more.

https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/education-for-life-with-montessori-trainer-ann-velasco

Three ways to lessen the stress and better enjoy the now...

How do we slow down, with children ourselves? A conversation with Jennifer Rogers — a Montessori teacher of over two decades, a mother of three children (age 18, 15, 11), and a writer of popular parenting and teaching articles (and a book), including Why Wait.

Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/patience-jennifer-rogers

How do I cut through all the craziness in our culture — among the peer pressure of tribal sides and simplistic hashtags — to find my own voice?

Seeking justice and speaking up in a not-so-simple society...

https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/hold-on-to-the-good

Montessori-ish Mom Christina Clemer on how to Montessori at home with younger children | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/to-structure-or-not-to-structure

When schools finally reopen, which one will you be sending your child to? Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/the-school-of-the-future

Back in 1915, Maria Montessori shared a short but powerful experience.

Show episode, with links: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/cold-soup

"Grit beats IQ every time." Jeff Sandefer, co-founder of the Acton network of 270+ schools

Jesse McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/success-acton-academy-jeff-sandefer

Jeff Sandefer | https://www.actonacademy.org

"Having a routine saves your life." Listen in as Daniela Monteiro -- longtime Montessori teacher and parent of two, a 9-month-old and an almost 3-year-old -- shares her experiences and insights as a working parent at home with the children.

The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy, https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-at-home-for-working-parents

Daniela Monteiro, https://www.instagram.com/educare.mamamontessori