Montessori Myths & Misconceptions

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Montessori Myths & Misconceptions

FromMontessori Education with Jesse McCarthy

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Sep 24, 2018

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Montessori is easily misunderstood. There are all sorts of myths and misconceptions about it. In this episode we talk with Amy Kwong — a veteran Montessori teacher, parent and head of school — to untangle a few of the biggest confusions.

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Sep 24, 2018

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A Montessori podcast for parents and teachers about raising children and educating students while bettering ourselves alongside them

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Montessori Myths & Misconceptions

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