Montessori made simple with Simone Davies

My New Life

Kate Garlinge

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4.7 • 654 Ratings

🗓️ 1 June 2022

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Independence, freedom, order, beauty. These are all elements of the Montessori play space, and who doesn’t want these things for their child? However, sometimes adopting a Montessori approach can feel like a high bar.

Jessica Rolph, your host, is joined by Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Baby and The Montessori Toddler. She can also be found online at The Montessori Notebook, where she gives tips, answers questions, and provides workshops to parents.

Simone would argue that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing when it comes to embracing Montessori at home; there are many small ways to incorporate Montessori, practices that not only reduce clutter but also bring more ease into our daily routines with our toddlers.

Key Takeaways:

[2:06] Does Montessori’s focus on real experiences get in the way of a child’s natural inclination towards fantasy and imagination?

[4:05] How does Montessori reconcile this focus on the “real” with a child’s enthusiasm for dress up and fantasy play?

[5:18] What are the differences between Montessori at school and Montessori at home?

[6:31] How long should caregivers allow children to be immersed in self-driven tasks?

[7:44] What does it mean to be a Montessori parent? Who is Montessori for?

[8:42] What does freedom within limits look like in a Montessori home setting?

[9:28] Is there a Montessori view on discipline?

[11:14] What does “Follow the child” entail?

[13:20] What are some ways to create a “Yes space”?

[14:49] How can parents support their child’s freedom of expression and movement in a small home?

[16:02] Simone talks about how having a beautifully prepared environment can feel out of reach for some people.

[17:26] What is the best way to implement toy rotation?

[19:40] What are some ways that families can incorporate Montessori at home without spending any money?

[22:10] Jessica shares the highlights of an inspiring conversation with Simone Davies.

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0:00.0	Parenthood is a time of so much change for you and your baby.
0:13.8	A little reliable information can go a long way towards making this new life a good life.
0:20.0	I'm Jessica Rolfe, and this is my new life,
0:24.0	a love every podcast. While the science aligns on what's healthy for a baby's brain development,
0:30.1	when it comes to how to care for our babies, there's a seemingly endless supply of competing
0:34.9	perspectives. Parents are swimming in advice on sleep, feeding,
0:39.8	parenting philosophies. In this season of the podcast, we aim to provide a variety of curated
0:46.1	perspectives so you can make informed choices for your family.
0:54.8	Independence, freedom, order, beauty.
0:58.4	These are all elements of a Montessori play space.
1:01.7	And who doesn't want these things for their child?
1:04.3	But sometimes adopting a Montessori approach can feel like a high bar.
1:08.9	My guest today would argue that it doesn't have to be all or nothing.
1:12.6	There are many small ways to bring Montessori into the home, practices that not only reduce clutter,
1:18.4	but also bring more ease into our daily routines with our toddlers. I'm thrilled to have Simone Davies
1:24.3	join me today. She is the author of two best-selling Montessori books,
1:29.0	the Montessori Baby and the Monastery toddler. You can also find her online at the Monastery
1:34.0	notebook, where she gives tips, answers questions, and provides workshops to parents. Hello, Simone.
1:40.2	Hello, so lovely to be here today. I'm so honored to get to speak with you and your community.
1:45.6	This is a big deal for me because we have been following you and reading your books and our community is so excited.
1:52.1	So I want to jump right into it. Does Montessori's focus on real experiences get in the way of a child's natural inclination towards fantasy and imagination?
2:00.9	Because we've heard that some parents fear it might actually hinder creativity.
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