Questions about Montessori

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Questions about Montessori

FromMontessori Education with Jesse McCarthy

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Feb 14, 2019

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1) Is Montessori for every child? 2) How do I best introduce Montessori materials to children at home? 3) Why does my child’s teacher keep calling herself a “guide”?

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Feb 14, 2019

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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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Questions about Montessori

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