Child-Led Learning at Home: The Montessori Toddler with Simone Davies

About this episode

In this episode, James Andriella speaks with Simone Davies about the Montessori approach to child-led learning at home.

Welcome to Episode 52 of the Back to Human Podcast In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler and host of The Montessori Notebook Podcast . Simone is an AMI-trained Montessori educator with over 20 years of experience, and she’s dedicated to helping parents bring an authentic Montessori approach into the home. We dive deep into the philosophy and practical application of Montessori, especially during the early years of parenting. In this conversation, we explore: How Simone was introduced to Montessori education The importance of setting up a Montessori environment as early as pregnancy Key principles of Montessori education How Montessori differs from traditional public schooling What a Montessori classroom and day of learning looks like Whether there is a set curriculum or specific subjects that need to be taught The concept of agreements vs. rules How Montessori children transition into adulthood and even college Sensitive periods of learning in toddlerhood Fostering independence and giving children a meaningful role in the family How to set up and present Montessori activities at home Why traditional praise may…

People in this episode

Host: James Andriella

Guest: Simone Davies

Topics covered

• Montessori education
• child-led learning
• parenting
• toddler development
• independence
• emotional regulation

Keywords

• Montessori
• toddler
• education
• parenting
• independence
• emotional regulation
• learning environment
• sensitive periods

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Montessori Notebook Podcast, AMI

Books & works: The Montessori Toddler

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