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Impact at ScaleEP 07 - Allison Sanders - Baan Dek Foundation - An Approach That is Collaborative and ProactiveIn this episode, Michael Waitze talks with Allison Sanders, the Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) about the Foundation’s work supporting the lives of vulnerable migrant children growing up in construction workers' campsites in Thailand.
The Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) was established in 2002 in Chiang Mai by Nicola Crosta, Magali du Parc, and Acha Sripaurya. After surveying vulnerable communities around Chiang Mai, they realized many of the most vulnerable in Chiang Mai were the children of migrant workers living at construction campsites around the city. They are at risk of neglect, abuse, ex...2022-01-2739 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 118 - This Year Is DifferentIsn't this year like any other? Why are things particularly tough this year? Is it just me?
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Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2020-09-1209 minBaan Dek MontessoriEpisode 117 - What a Difference a Year MakesHappy Birthday, Maria! It's been a wild 150 years, and we're ready for the next 150.
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Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2020-08-3106 min
All Things MontessoriInterview with Charlotte Snyder from Baan Dek MontessoriIn this episode, Jamie and Rachel talk with the Head of School of Baan Dek Montessori, Charlotte Snyder about everything Montessori! They share their own paths to Montessori, why they chose Montessori elementary, and their dreams and hopes for the future of Montessori. Check out their website!https://baandek.org/Listen to Baan Dek's Podcast!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baan-dek-montessori/id1156938377Follow them on Instagram and Twitter!Instagram: @baandekTwitter: @baandek2020-07-0954 minBaan Dek MontessoriEpisode 116 - Interview with All Things MontessoriThis episode is an interview with Rachel and Jamie from the All Things Montessori Podcast
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Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2020-07-0954 minBaan Dek MontessoriEpisode 115 - Montessori Dictionary: Maximum EffortYou might not have heard the Montessori phrase, "Maximum Effort," but you've definitely seen it. It's not children doing things the hard way, or wasting time, or just not being efficient yet, it's a completely different reason for interacting with the world around them.
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Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2020-06-1106 minBaan Dek MontessoriEpisode 114 - Do As I DoGrace & Courtesy are the “what to do when” and “how to” lessons of the classroom. They’re direct instruction on rules, policy, how to be a human in this space and time. Children will learn anything as long as they’re provided with a clear model, reinforcement, and an opportunity to practice.
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Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2020-06-0414 minBaan Dek MontessoriEpisode 113 - The Benefits of Process ArtFor a text of this podcast, search the title at https://baandek.org/blog/
Process art is about the doing, not the end result. How do we emphasize process art, set logical limits, and give different outlets for creativity? What does process art have to do with developing a growth mindset?
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Stanford researcher Carol Dweck on fixed and growth mindset
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Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 112 - Things That Are Totally MontessoriWhen we're at home with children, do we need special tools or training to do Montessori?
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Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2020-03-2009 minBaan Dek MontessoriEpisode 111 - Things We Now Have Time ForThere's always a silver lining. Maybe one of the silver linings of social distancing is time! We never seem to have enough of it, what about all those things we put off or avoid due to a lack of time?
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Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2020-03-2008 minBaan Dek MontessoriEpisode 110 - Technology with ChildrenSome families choose to avoid technology altogether with children, but if you're interested in using this tool, here are a few resources we recommend.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2020-03-1709 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 109 - Working from HomeMany of us are working from home these days. This can be tough, even when there aren't children around, only more so when there are other circumstances beyond our control! In this episode, we chat with the original Ms. Wood -- Mrs. Snyder's Mom! Jan Smith Wood is a former Montessori parent herself, and worked from home while her daughters were in school. She shares her experience here.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2020-03-1639 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 108 - Competition in MontessoriMontessori is known favor collaboration over competition. But there IS space in Montessori for competition. In fact, we rely on it!
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-12-1703 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 107 - Easy and Cheap Travel HeroesIf travel is in your plans, what small things, let's call them heroes, do you have laying around that might make the trip so much easier?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-12-1105 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 106 - What Montessori Taught MeIt's so easy to focus on the skills Montessori "teaches" children, the product, the results. What does Montessori teach?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-12-0308 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 105 - The No-Stress ConferenceConferences are exciting, but they can sometimes feel a little stressful. Do they need to be? Spoiler: NO WAY!
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-11-0105 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 104 - Why We Use Sounds in MontessoriYou've maybe heard of sound games, or a child identifying their sound rather than their letter. Why?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-10-2419 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 103 - Five Ways to Celebrate FallThe times, they are a changin! All around us are signs the weather is changing, whether it's bare trees and snow already, or maybe pulling out a sweatshirt or wearing shoes instead of socks. Here are five ways to celebrate fall with children of all ages!
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-10-1005 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 102 - 5 Questions about Montessori at HomeHow can we support the work our children do at school at home? We pulled together five common questions about Montessori at Home. If you have a question that's not covered here (there are about a million!!) be sure to send us a note at hello@baandek.org
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-09-2314 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 101 - Helping Children Through TraumaWe wish we could protect children from everything. Since we can't, what can we do?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-09-1306 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 100 - One Small ChangeOur One-Hundredth episode celebrates one of our favorite times of year -- back to school! What are you looking forward to this school year? (even if you're not in school!)
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-08-1511 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 99 - Saying "No" With Love"No" is pretty unpleasant. We don't like to hear it, we don't enjoy saying it, it's just, no pun intended, pretty negative. Can we re-frame no? Is it even necessary?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-07-1810 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 98 - When Children Ask "Why?"Children ask about a zillion questions. How can we possibly answer them all?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-07-0410 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 97 - Observing Without JudgementOur task is to Observe without Judgement. We can't imagine judging a child, so can this really be so hard?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-05-3007 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 96 - Summer With ChildrenSummer is coming! Some of us are thrilled, some are anxious, some are, well, a bit of both. How can we make the most of these next three months?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-05-1608 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 95 - Interview With Zoe PaulZoe Paul of Sage Montessori and Studio Montessori shares her story in this interview.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-05-0233 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 94 - Celebrating Earth Day with ChildrenEarth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22nd. What's a Montessori way to participate in a joyful, learning-filled, relationship-building way?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-04-1805 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 93 - Dressing For SuccessClothing is necessary, but also a moment for independence and for self-expression. How can we help our children be successful with dressing, and create a bit more ease in our day?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-04-0408 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 92 - Montessori And MinimalismMontessori and Minimalism so naturally go together. Minimalism is becoming increasingly popular, with "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo from a few years ago and her new Netflix show. Many of us want to have less and enjoy more. How do we get there? Is minimalism possible with children. Montessori parent and minimalist Cassie shares her story in this interview.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2019-03-2143 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 91 - Trusting The Inner VoiceWe live in a time when information is readily available. We can find the answer to any question, just as soon as we ask. But with all the noise of opinions, we still have to listen to the most important voice: our own.2019-03-0707 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 90 - KindergartenWe had a lovely conversation with parents who chose to keep their children in Montessori for Kindergarten, about what that decision-making process was like, some observations they've made since having their child in a Montessori setting, and if they had any thoughts they'd share with families considering Kindergarten year Montessori. Staying in your Primary classroom or starting your new Elementary school for Kindergarten is a huge choice, with so many factors. We hope this family's story helps clarify those questions, and maybe provide a few answers, for your own family's decision.2019-02-2135 min
Social Innovation AsiaAllison Sanders of Baan Dek Foundation: Supporting the Vulnerable & Creating Systematic ChangeIn this episode of Social Innovation Asia, Michael Waitze talks with Allison Sanders, the Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Baan Dek Foundation about the Foundation’s work supporting the lives of vulnerable migrant children growing up in construction worker campsites in Thailand.
The Baan Dek Foundation was established in 2002 in Chiang Mai by Nicola Crosta, Magali du Parc and Acha Sripaurya. After surveying vulnerable communities around Chiang Mai, they realized many of the most vulnerable in Chiang Mai are the children of migrant workers living at construction campsites around the city. They are at r...2019-02-1439 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 89 - Education For LifeIt's the time of year when we're wondering what to do about the upcoming year, an especially challenging question for parents whose children will be eligible for Kindergarten. How do you make that choice?2019-02-0703 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 88 - "Do As I Say Not As I Do" Never Works"Do as I say, not as I do" Never Works. We've all heard the phrase, "Do as I say, not as I do." The challenge is, while our intentions are good, this idea isn't helpful for children.2019-01-2410 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 87 - Interview With Jesse McCarthyHere's an interview with Jesse McCarthy from the blog MontessoriEducation.com2019-01-0331 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 86 - Songs At Baan Dek 2Are you looking for a few new songs? This episode includes ideas for how we choose songs to sing with children, as well as five songs you might or might not be familiar with. Happy Listening!2018-12-2007 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 85 - Interview With Pamela GreenPamela Green of Ananda Montessori shares her story, experience, and an exciting upcoming project.2018-12-0624 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 84 - Travel With ChildrenThis time of year can be full of travel. Here are a few of our favorite tips for enjoying, rather than stressing, travel with children.2018-11-1905 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 83 - Celebrating Holidays With ChildrenOver the next several months, there are so many holidays and special occasions. How do we help children through these joyful, and sometimes stressful events? Due to your feedback, this episode includes tips for all ages, not just those under six! Thanks for the notes, they help us be better! (Spoiler alert: the next episode will be about travel with young children, and will be live just a bit early.)2018-11-0806 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 82 - Interview With Simone DaviesThe Toddler Whisperer herself, Simone Davies of The Montessori Notebook and The Montessori Toddler, joins us in this episode about toddlers and specifically about tantrums and challenging behaviors.2018-10-2526 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 81 - Should Be to Could BeThis is the sequel to Episode 80 - Should in Montessori. How do we turn from "should be" to "could be?"2018-10-1108 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 80 - Should In MontessoriEven with training and patience and observation, our own judgement is a voice that is hard to quiet. It's instinct, and can be a helpful tool, but it means we also sometimes jump to conclusions, rather than leaving space for Following the Child.2018-09-2705 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 79 - When Worksheets Are MontessoriIt's easy to get stuck and thing some things definitively ARE Montessori, while other things patently are NOT. The truth, as with so many things, lies somewhere in the middle.2018-09-1308 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 78 - Montessori Summer -- Give Yourself PermissionWe're wrapping up this Montessori Summer series this week. It's been fantastic to hear stories of how Montessori has been implemented at home! Thanks for keeping us company.2018-08-3013 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 77 - Montessori Summer -- Practice Giving ChoicesOffering choice is so hard, but so important for developing confidence in yourself, logic, and decision-making skills. What kinds of choices do we offer? How do we phrase those choices?2018-08-1618 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 76 - Montessori Summer -- Actually Follow The ChildWhile our first few episodes of the Montessori Summer Series were about routines and systems inside the home, this episode has a few activities and ideas for going outside, one of the best things about Summer!2018-08-0209 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 75 - Montessori Summer -- One Difficult AreaIn Episodes 73 & 74, we discussed Space and Time in our Montessori Summer series. In this episode, we bring them together, to address one difficult area of family life. We'll go over four areas where small changes can have a big impact, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. What's one challenging area in your family's life, where minor changes can make a tremendous difference, and really set you up for success?2018-07-1914 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 74 - Montessori Summer -- TimeWhat's the best way to use our time? Are we over-scheduled, or might things be a bit simpler if a schedule were implemented?2018-07-0508 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 72 - Montessori Isn't Just SchoolThis week, we're kicking off summer. Learning and Montessori live outside of the school building. Let's look at ways we can Montessori at home, outside, whether or not school is in session.2018-06-2005 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 73 - Montessori Summer -- SpaceThis week, we're starting our series about Montessori outside of school. We're focusing on spaces, or "Prepared Environments."2018-06-2012 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 71 - No Bad Days"How was your day??" It's such a common question, but our answer depends on so many factors, some emotional, and some factual.2018-05-2310 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 70 - Getting Ready For SchoolIt's the time of year for making plans about what's coming next. We're often asked, what can we do to get ready for school? Here are our top three tips.2018-05-1105 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 69 - ChoicesWhy and how do we give choices? Which choices should we give? How should we present the choice, to set a child up for success? Is everything a choice?2018-04-2612 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 68 - What To WearCan how we think about clothing and about getting dressed make mornings a bit easier?2018-04-1214 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 67 - Fostering HelpfulnessWe received the best question on Facebook. Here are our thoughts on how to support children into altruism!2018-03-2813 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 66 - Montessori ChoresChildren love to help, love working hard, love feeling the strong sense of belonging. We think of them as tasks that "have" to be done, children gain a sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and satisfaction.2018-03-1509 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 65 - Montessori Dictionary - Three Levels Of ObedienceAn impulsive two-year-old flushing a whole roll of toilet paper, a four-year-old telling her sister not to cut her pants into shorts and then joining in, a six-year-old cleaning her room before bed without reminder. What do they have in common?2018-03-0109 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 64 - Defining Success in MontessoriJust because we don't use tests doesn't mean we're not looking for children to be successful. In fact, just the opposite is true! So, if it's not an "A," how do we define success?2018-02-1511 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 63 - Math AlwaysMath isn't just flashcards and worksheets. We use math all the time!2018-02-0106 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 62- Tidy Like At SchoolA child might always hang up their coat at school, but never at home, or always tidy their work, but leave small doll shoes for parents to step on at home. What's going on here?2018-01-1815 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 61- DisciplineWhat is this word, "discipline?" What do we mean? Why do we say it with such delight? Is it the same as punishment? Is it demanded, supported, imposed?2018-01-0309 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 60- Art Work in MontessoriWhat's the purpose of Art in a Montessori classroom? How can we support creativity? How can we support the Process of Art, not just the Product?2017-12-2114 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 59- Words of EncouragementWhy do we say things like, "you did it!" and "congratulations!" but we try to avoid "good job?" Are Montessorians cold and unfeeling, or is there space for affirmation?2017-12-0612 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 58- GiftsWe love to give children gifts. For a birthday or a holiday, or because it's Tuesday or I was thinking of you. Looking for a great gift? Here are five of our favorites.2017-11-2223 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 57- Principled ParentingStick to your guns of let it go? A pause and reflection on what's really important can help diffuse an argument, or provide another way to approach a situation.2017-11-0417 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 56- ComparisonsSometimes comparisons are helpful, sometimes, not so much. They can be a tool, or they can create challenges, or even internal conflict, when it might be unnecessary.2017-11-0114 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 55- Communication With ChildrenCommunication is the give and take of everyday life. There can be challenges, and in this podcast, we provide some tips and suggestions from the classroom.2017-10-1227 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 54- A Montessori LifeWe recently held a Parent Education Workshop and a Webinar on A Montessori Life, uncovering a few areas of the classroom dynamics which sometimes translate well into family life.
In this podcast, we chat with Jamie Bauer, Montessori Parent and Educator, on some ways she has brought Montessori into their home life, aspects of school they leave at school, and some challenges even a trained Montessorian faces!2017-09-2822 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 53- Motivation 2No one will tell you what to do in a Montessori classroom. Opportunities will be provided, but it's up to you to choose how you're going to spend your time, what you'll do when faced with a challenge. It is empowering, and gives children motivation.2017-09-1316 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 52- Motivation 1Work is motivating. When we only progress when a child has mastered something, we're instilling intrinsic motivation. The first in a two-part series on Motivation.2017-08-3014 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 51- The Best Year YetA few hints for starting the school year off strong.2017-08-1721 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 50- Learning RealityIt's so easy to forget, EVERYTHING is learned. We learn from an early age that we have an impact on our environment -- the people and the things around us. Sometimes, when we say something, it's true. Sometimes, it isn't but is that the same as a lie? Or wishful thinking? Or hope?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-08-0314 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 49- Why Do We Help?To help is one of our most important roles as adults in children's lives. It's one of the ways we live in relationship, and one of the reasons we need community. What are some of the ways we help, and what might be motivating factors behind this help?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-07-1908 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 48- Seeking InformationChildren want to know everything. There's such a drive to learn and to discover. Questions are second nature. How do we need more information, in order to best help a child? What are they REALLY asking?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-07-0514 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 47- Getting Ready For MathMath is typically one of the last areas of the Primary Classroom a child works in. There are so many things a child is working on developing, skills required for success in math. Why do we wait? Why don't we jump in on the first day?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-06-2110 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 46- The Purpose Of Practical LifePractical Life is foundational for children under six, in both the Toddler and Primary Environments. Why do we show children sweeping, scrubbing, polishing? What is the point of all these materials?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-06-0712 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 45- Maximum EffortMaximum Effort is a Montessori term for a quality Maria Montessori observed in very young children. Devoting all of their energy to mastering something, in order to fulfill their development.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-05-2511 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 44- Follow The Child"Follow the Child" is a Montessori phrase that is used a lot, but what does it mean? What DOESN'T it mean? How do we know we're Following the Child?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-05-1012 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 43- Freedom And DisciplineFreedom and Discipline are big words in Montessori. Hugely important concepts, and so clear in practice, but difficult to understand, and to support equally. This podcast goes deeper into explaining how these two sides of the same coin manifest in the classroom.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-04-2617 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 42- Vocation or JobThis work, the Montessori lifestyle, is all-encompassing. It isn't clock-in-clock-out, it's not even a job or a career. It's a vocation, a lifestyle, a path of self-reflection and self-improvement.
In this podacast, we chat with Lara Jacobs, Montessori guide and parent, who wrote a beautiful post for the blog entitled, "Vocation of Job?" In this podcast, with the same title, we talk about how she discovered Montessori, and how it's impacted her life. Hint -- in many, myriad, daily ways.2017-04-1217 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 41- The Social SideIt seems natural how the classroom supports academic development. But we are social creatures, how is the interpersonal development met in the Montessori classroom? Independence is fostered, children primarily work at one-person tables, isn't this lonely? How do we help children build the strong sense of community one immediately feels upon walking into a Montessori classroom? It's just as natural, once you know what to look for.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-04-0420 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 40- Baby-Led WeaningLearning happens outside of a classroom, and even before a child is ready to attend school! Learning to walk, to talk, and to feed yourself are huge achievements. Learn more about one way to support independence with eating in this podcast interview with Jamie Bauer.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-03-1513 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 39- Observation, Part IIObservation is important for adults in determining if and how to help a child, but it is absolutely critical for children in meeting their own developmental needs. It is one of the most crucial skills a child develops, and they do this even without any instruction from the very first days.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-03-0207 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 38- Observation, Part IObservations is Key. How do we know what children need? How do we know what children are ready for? How do we know when to stand back and let learning unfold? This muscle is necessary, flexed and grown every day.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-02-2209 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 37- Activities At HomeWe're often asked, what can I do at home to support the work my child is doing in the classroom. The answer is surprising -- you're probably already doing it! Spending time together, having conversations, shared experience, all are beneficial for a child, socially and academically. For some specific tips, listen here!
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-02-0814 min
Baan Dek MontessoriArakawa and Gins with Bobby and June GeorgeMaria Montessori proposes, in The Secret of Childhood, that the ‘creative urge of life’ is, essentially, love. She has a peculiar phrase for this particular articulation: she names it an “intelligence of love”. Later, in The Absorbent Mind, Montessori posits that, “The child is a well-spring of love. Whenever we touch the child, we touch love. It is a difficult love to define; we all feel it, but no one can describe its roots or evaluate the immense consequences which flow from it, or gather up its potency…” For us, it must be said, there is a logic of life that exists be...2017-01-2952 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 36- Following ThroughFollowing Through might be a term we've borrowed from sports, but it's vital to supporting children in their development. It could be viewed as how we help children learn all the non-academics in the classroom. Young children are following their development, sometimes impulsively, and if something is important enough for me to stop that inner voice to change a behavior, help a child, enforce a routine, it's important enough for me to Follow Through.
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-01-2618 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 35- KindergartenThe Primary Montessori classroom is typically a three-, sometimes four-year program. When a child is ready for Kindergarten, often the question comes up-- should we stay in Montessori, or move to a different school, be it the neighborhood public school, a private school, or homeschooling. What are some aspects of that final year in a Primary Montessori classroom?
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2017-01-1211 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 34- SleepSleep is tricky. Wouldn't it be wonderful, if every young child fell right asleep, slept through the night, didn't need multiple tucking-ins, drinks of water, one-more story/hug/look under the bed? Some families experience ease with sleep from earliest days. Some families eagerly seek help, from the internet, friends, elders, anyone with a suggestion. Sleep is something we all do, we all need, but it isn't always easy for young children. Hopefully this episode is helpful!
Our theme music is by Lee Rosevere2016-12-2311 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 25- We Prepare The EnvironmentIn the final episode in our series about Guiding Principles at Baan Dek, Charlotte Wood discusses principle #5, We Prepare the Environment. The Prepared Environment is a phrase used to describe the Montessori classroom, a space curated especially for children of a certain age. What else can be a Prepared Environment? How do we adjust the content, furniture, time, accessibility of a space for young children?2016-06-0308 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 24- We Create A Culture Of EmpowermentCharlotte Wood discusses the fourth Baan Dek Guiding Principle, We Create a Culture of Empowerment. We build each other up. We will the good in one another. We expect greatness, and we help manifest our best selves.2016-05-1909 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 22- We Can Always ImproveWe have five guiding principles at Baan Dek. In the last episode, we discussed the first principle, "We're always learning." In this episode, we discuss the second principle, "We can always improve."2016-04-1806 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 21- We're All LearningWe came up with five guiding principles at Baan Dek. This first podcast in the series explores the concept of "We're all learning." As a school, we expect the children to always be learning, but we also have adopted that concept as fundamental for ourselves as guiding adults.2016-04-0805 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 20: Growing TogetherAt Baan Dek, we're always trying to improve as an organization. We believe in growth so whole-heartedly, it's a fundamental part of our culture. Charlotte Wood discusses some of the ways we seek personal and professional growth, in the classroom and as a school, individually and as teams, for the benefit of all at Baan Dek.2016-03-3012 min
Baan Dek MontessoriSongs From Baan DekA few of our staff at Baan Dek sing a selection of favorite songs.2015-12-1607 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 12: Music with Young ChildrenMs. Wood and Mrs. Bauer discuss music in the young toddler community at Baan Dek Montessori.2015-09-1608 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 10: How to Become a Montessori TeacherBobby George and Charlotte Wood of The Baan Dek Montessori, discuss how to become a Montessori teacher.2015-07-2412 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 6: A New World And EducationBobby George and Charlotte Wood, both of The Baan Dek Montessori, discuss Montessori's lecture, "A New World and Education", first delivered in 1947.2015-02-1817 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 4: Fostering LearningWhile Montessori and Froebel share a number of common traits, in particular, their emphasis on the individual needs of each and every child, they radically differ on a wide range of issues. In this podcast, the fourth in our ongoing series, we sit down with Hugh Weber, a Montessori parent, connector, catalyst and community builder; as well as Charlotte Wood, a primary guide at Baan Dek, and a thought leader in this space.
We discuss how Montessori enacted a transformation in education, and, more specifically, how her system of learning was designed to encapsulate what is traditionally conceived as the...2015-01-2125 min
Baan Dek MontessoriEpisode 1: Conversation on MontessoriBobby George and Charlotte Wood, from The Baan Dek Montessori, sat down to chat about the role Montessori plays in education. The starting point was a quote from Jean-Marie Guyau: "Through seeing others smile, the child smiles." As with all things Montessori, there are so many layers, that sometimes the best way to carefully try to unfold them is rather spontaneously. If you enjoy the conversation, and would like to hear more podcasts, please don't hesitate to let us know.2015-01-2120 min