Child of the Redwoods: Podcast

Mar 22 2024 174 ep. 39 mins 201
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Within every child, there is a hidden potential waiting to be revealed. We intuitively know this as parents, and yet our hearts ache because raising these precious creatures is so hard. Enter: Montessori. By observing and focusing on our child's secret developmental nature and using a gentle, compassionate discipline approach, we can make both of our lives a whole lot easier! Join Aubrey and David in a lively discussion about homeschooling, parenting, and the magic of childhood.

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Is My Child Ready for Montessori?

Mar 22 2024 46 mins  
As Montessorians, we believe the method has value for humans at every stage of life, starting at the earliest moments and continuing on until our final days. However, there are definitely periods when we are showing signs of readiness for something new. What are those signs? How do we know when our toddlers are ready to begin their journey with the Primary materials? Join Aubrey an

Supporting Your Child's Sensitivity to Order

Mar 15 2024 40 mins  
Something strange happens in the Primary years that doesn't happen to us as adults, and it has to do with order. No, this is not the same thing as tidiness, so step aside Marie Kondo, although we share your love of containers for things that spark joy! Understanding the child's sensitivity to order is key, so join us for an episode all about how to engage your Primary child. Plus,

Heart Art: A Geometry Lesson

Mar 08 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, Aubrey and David talk about ways to make your Valentine's Day celebrations a little more Montessori. They also teach a simple -- yet enormously satisfying -- work that you can quickly pull out for your kids. It lends itself to Montessori scissor precision practice + geometrical explorations, and...the results are always amazing! Say hello to concentric hearts! For

A Rainbow of Hands On Activities

Mar 02 2024 33 mins  
Little brains learn MORE when little fingers are involved! Join us Live as we talk about hands-on learning that is inherent in Montessori. We'll discuss the 10 core subject areas that are featured in all of our programs, and we have an Awesome Lesson for you! We're going to give you a sneak peek into our latest theme Pigment and show you how a simple prism in your window can be a H

Who Am I? Using Mysteries as Teaching Tools

Feb 16 2024 43 mins  
Nothing invites a child to a lesson like a good old fashioned MYSTERY. In Montessori, this is actually a key teaching tool, and hands-down one of our favorites! Join us for a Live chat on YouTube (or watch the replay!) as we talk about how to incorporate more 🕵️ skills into your homeschool. Find the Arachnid Mysteries right here in our theme WEB: https://childoftheredwoodsmemb

Snow Day Academics

Feb 09 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Aubrey and David talk about how to beat the winter blues with some fun, seasonally-inspired lessons. For more Montessori magic, visit us at www.childoftheredwoods.com.

Let's Read The Secret of Childhood (Part 2)

Jan 05 2024 36 mins  
Join Aubrey and David as they discuss one of Maria Montessori's greatest works -- The Secret of Childhood! This is part 2 of 4 and covers chapters 8 to 17. To learn more about our work, visit us online at www.ChildoftheRedwoods.com

Let's Read The Secret of Childhood (Part 1)

Dec 22 2023 47 mins  
Join Aubrey and David as they discuss one of Maria Montessori's greatest works -- The Secret of Childhood! This is part 1 of 4. To learn more about our work, visit us online at www.ChildoftheRedwoods.com

Awesome Lessons: Sew Awesome

Dec 15 2023 35 mins  
In the modern world, most of us don't darn our socks because buying new ones is affordable - and because it seems daunting. But taking the time to teach your child basic sewing skills may have you rethinking your willingness to fix fabric rather than replace it by punching the buy button. With confident skills, your child will find sewing pleasant and extremely purposeful. And you

Awesome Lessons: Magnetic vs NonMagnetic

Dec 09 2023 33 mins  
Wanna see a magic trick? Like a real deal one that can't be explained away? Get a magnet and join us on YouTube for a free Awesome Lesson! We'll show you how to teach this simple yet inherently mysterious concept. More experiments with magnets can be found in the Constellation theme Magnetic: https://childoftheredwoodsmembers.com/product/magnetic-theme/ Learn more about our work a