The Montessori Method, with Simone Davies

If you have pre-school aged kids, you’ve probably come across the concept of Montessori education. But if you are like me, you may not understand exactly what it involves. In this interview, with Simone Davies from The Montessori Notebook, we take a deep dive into the Montessori Method to understand how it can be applied in an educational context, but also how you can use the same principles at home to help develop creative, independent and resilient children. What You’ll LearnWho was Dr Maria Montessori?The history of the Montessori MethodWhat age groups does Montessori apply to? The current resurgence of the Montessori CurriculumSome of the cultural difference in parenting in the NetherlandsHow to apply Montessori methods at homeThe SHOW technique for teaching toddlers How is The Montessori Method different from Reggio Emilia and Rudolf Steiner? Resources available on The Montessori Notebook websiteSimone’s new book “The Montessori Baby” Three other books that Simone recommendsMore informationShow notes and links to the references mentioned in this interview are available at https://thedadtrain.com/36 

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Scott Davison interviews experts on a range of topics covering self-improvement, relationships and parenting. Because being a dad is an amazing experience, but it can also be challenging. As with any great challenge, the more you put in - the more you get out. And you don’t want to look back with regrets that you didn’t give it your best shot. The Dad Train is a podcast for proactive dads who want to be their best. Sharing ideas and strategies on how to be a better man, a better partner and a better dad.