Today we're talking about the new lower elementary program, why subjects are like a painter's palette, and how to capitalize on those special teachable moments with your child. Visit ChildoftheRedwoods.com to learn more.

Child of the Redwoods: Montessori Parenting

Teachable Moments with David Hargis

Any room can be a place for learning - even the bathroom. In this episode, we're explore what bathroom learning looks like for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary aged kids.

Bathroom Schoolin'

Today we're talking about how the bedroom became one of the most unexpected places in our house to Montessori homeschool.

Can We Stay In Bed All Day?

Today, we're talking about the quintessential Montessori playroom, which if you have been anywhere near social media, you may already have an image in your head of what it is “supposed to” look like, but today we are getting raw and real. We're talking to you about my own experiences, shifting from thinking of myself as just a stay-at-home mom into thinking of myself as a home educator of my children, and what I did to my own house to change it up and prepare it for that experience.

Your Montessori Living Room

We’re continuing our mini-series focused on your Montessori prepared home. In this episode, we’re exploring the concept of the the dining table as a classroom.

The Iconic Dining Room Table

In this episode, we’re kicking off a mini-series focused on your Montessori prepared home. We're going room by room starting this week with the kitchen. Find the show notes at ChildoftheRedwoods.com Love,  Aubrey

Your Kitchen Is a Classroom!

Have you ever looked at a picture of a little one-room schoolhouse and sighed with dreamy faux nostalgia at the sheer adorableness? Samesies! In this episode, we learn from the metaphor of such an intimate learning environment from the perspective of Montessori homeschooling. Find the show notes at ChildoftheRedwoods.com Love,  Aubrey 

Your Own Little Schoolhouse

In this episode, we're talking about whether your child is too young for school, or if it's exactly the right time for school. You can find the show notes at ChildoftheRedwoods.com. Love, Aubrey

Too Young for School?

Getting out with the kids can be exhausting. In this episode, we'll discuss five strategies for making things a bit smoother. You can find the show notes at ChildoftheRedwoods.com. Love, Aubrey  

Five Ways to Make Kid Outings Easier

This episode is a little big special! Due to listener request, I interviewed my almost 11yo youngest on the podcast today. In this episode, we talk about homeschooling + there’s potty humor + it’s like a little peek into our super silly, singing lives. You can find the show notes at ChildoftheRedwoods.com. Love, Aubrey

Silly & Singing with a Homeschooled Kid

Tantrums are nothing to be afraid of, and they have a pretty simple solution. Stay calm and compassionate, The caveat is if they receive a lot of positive feedback, it can encourage the child to tantrum more. In this episode, we’re exploring how to find the right balance. You can find the show notes at ChildoftheRedwoods.com. Love, Aubrey

Surviving Meltdowns

A nature journal is a simple but wonderful learning experience that's as great for traditional classrooms as it is for homeschoolers. Nature journals help children keep track of what they observe in nature and get more in tune with their learning as they explore the great outdoors. Let's explore how to bring these amazing tools to life for you family! You can find the show notes at ChildoftheRedwoods.com. Love, Aubrey

Nature Journaling

One of the reasons our family decided to homeschool was because there is just a lot of busy work in traditional schooling. We knew homeschooling would be a chance for us all to LIVE and learn together — practically, purposefully, and skipping all that busy work. In this episode, we're talking about busy work - what it is, how to identify it, and why you don't want it in your homeschool. You can find the show notes at ChildoftheRedwoods.com. Love, Aubrey

The Good Kind of Busy Work

Children are FASCINATED by the life cycles of other creatures. When does something become alive? What about something living that isn't living now... what is it? These probing thoughts enter the child’s mind as they transition from the period of the unconscious absorbent mind to a consciously absorbent mind around age 3. In this week's episode, we'll talk about how to guide our little ones through this sensitive period. You can find the show notes at ChildoftheRedwoods.com. Love,Aubrey

Teaching Life Cycles

Maria Montessori felt like all children's vices could be cured by work. That said, Maria was definitely talking about neurotypical children. There are children who walk to the beat of a different drum. As parents, it can be difficult because we want our children to be themselves and ALSO to feel comfortable in conjunction with greater society. In this episode, we're going to explore how to find the balance in difficult situations. You can find the show notes at ChildoftheRedwoods.com. Love, Aubrey

How to Handle Hitting

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, a Montessorian and mom of two, in a discussion about parenting, homeschooling, and the magic of childhood.

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Child of the Redwoods: Montessori Parenting

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