Episode Takeaways-

This episode is powerful for teachers who are looking to enhance their observation skills. It's also powerful for parents who are considering the Montessori Method as a school program for their children. Make sure you listen all the way to the end where we get to the essence of the Montessori Method and what we can learn from our children if we turn inward to our spiritual selves.

Nancy dives into the meaning behind observation and the importance of developing the habit of observation as a Montessori Guide. As Montessori Guides we must use scientific tools to guide our observation, not just passively observe. When we use the tools to collect the data we are prepared and confident to have a conversation with the parent of a child who is struggling. In this episode we also discuss how teachers can submit their own Action Research to prove and validate how the Montessori Method works, through an Action Research group of volunteers through AMS.

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Noteworthy Quotes:

"Things change when you become a parent. Your world gets turned upside down and things that weren't true before are true now and vice versa."

"You don't need to create curiosity in children. It's already in them."

"Each child is his or her own entrepreneur. They run their own self-construction company. They're the CEO of their own self construction company."

"Because you have given them this respect and because they feel powerful they aren't going to get into any power struggles later because they already know you treat them as being worthy of respect."

Topics Addressed:

Montessori philosophy at home and how to incorporate the freedom of choice into your parenting routine.

We address the question: How will the transition go when I decide to move my child out of a Montessori program?

When people think about Montessori, they either say, "it let's children do whatever they want," or "it's way too structured." In this episode we dive in and explore how it's really neither of those things but a balance that's right in the middle and founded with a respect between child and Guide (caregiver).

This is a great episode for teachers and parents looking to learn more about what Freedom Within Limits really means.

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The Education Optimist podcast is the perfect podcast for anyone who's looking for a change in today's education system particularly parents interested in Montessori or Montessori teachers.

The first episode drops the MIC on how and why Education Optimist came to be. Take a listen and get to know what The Education Optimist Show is all about.