Scientific Montessori Podcast

What is the Earth? The best way to understand it is to build one yourself.

In this episode, we discussed how to make an Earth history observation kit, which is perfect for Cosmic Education in Montessori.

We hope you’ll get hands-on and try making one for yourself!

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: How to Make an Earth History Observation Kit.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

Might Montessori education be inherently oriented toward the outdoors? Nature games from Sharing Nature could prove immensely helpful in advancing Montessori activities.

Furthermore, if expensive Montessori materials are reimagined into activities where children craft the tools themselves, the cost of materials becomes zero while simultaneously elevating the quality of the learning experience.

In this discussion, we explored a bold idea regarding an “outdoor Montessori” approach—one that challenges the trend of education becoming increasingly indoor-focused as modernization progresses.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: Sharing Nature and Montessori.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

The global population has surpassed 8 billion. Today, we continue to rely on fossil fuels while fighting one another just to sustain everyone. The 21st century is an era of confronting global-scale challenges.

The issue of our collective survival—the key to sustaining Earth’s civilization—lies right beneath our feet. It is about restoring soil health, expanding biodiversity, and strengthening ecosystems.

Yet, we cannot learn how to do this through compulsory education or university curricula. This is not found at the far end of hyper-specialization, but rather in a philosophy of nature-based management reached through becoming a true “polymath.”

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: What Is Happening to Our Ecosystems.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

According to Montessori developmental theory, the 6 to 12 age phase is considered a period when children awaken to teamwork.

In the adult world—particularly in sports and business—the "military-style" teamwork centered around a commander has long been celebrated. However, a deep study of Montessori education reveals that there is actually room for evolution here.

In other words, by basing it on the true nature of children who are spontaneous, creative, and self-motivated, a new form of teamwork known as "Montessori-style teamwork" becomes possible. This requires every single individual to be an independent Montessori child.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: The Teamwork of the Future.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

The body and mind are deeply and inseparably connected. As modern society nears completion, we have learned to accomplish everything with a single touch, gradually forgetting how to use our bodies.

The side effects of this extend heavily not just to adults, but to children as well. In this episode, we focus on bodily coordination and discuss the issues of delayed potty training and bedwetting from the perspective of Eastern medicine.

We also touch upon the concept of "myelination" covered in Montessori developmental theory.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: The Body Works as One.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

Sports are a part of our lives. There are many games that are fun to both play and watch, such as soccer, tennis, swimming, and archery. Even if you aren't aiming for the Olympics or the World Cup, this episode explores how to incorporate "play"—an unparalleled opportunity for everyone to engage in and strengthen both mind and body—into the lives of infants. In this episode, we discuss sports from the perspective of Montessori education.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: An Introduction to Sports from Age 0.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

The true essence of Montessori education is for even young children to learn advanced mathematics through their senses, such as the Pythagorean theorem and exponents. Beyond that, however, lies "Synergetics," a new mathematical system that discards Cartesian coordinates and Platonic solids. In this episode, we discussed the evolution of mathematics education itself, in a way that is more scientific than anywhere else.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: The Beginning of Synergetics.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

The 3-6 sensory education of Montessori, which is premised on being indoors, is unsatisfying. Montessori education can still evolve. This also means returning to the starting point of Maria Montessori. This episode is about the possibilities of outdoor Montessori education.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: Montessori Wild.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

Sensory education is the true essence of Montessori education, but what is the most important aspect of it? In this episode, we have explored the heart of sensory education more scientifically than anywhere else.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: The Essence of Sensorial Education.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

Work is something that every living thing dedicates its life to. It might be that work should be less about economic gain and more like a "mission" to affirm the meaning of one's existence. The significance of working and the significance of resting, this time, we discussed these topics as scientifically as possible.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: Good at Work, Good at Rest.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.