Child of the Redwoods: Podcast

In this episode, Aubrey and David present a Reading lesson - Pet Care - featured in the Child of the Redwoods Sample Pack (www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample). They explain how to give the lesson and discuss ways to bring it to life for children at different ages. It's a fun and easy way to bring Montessori to life in your own home today!_______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading✅ Get a free sample right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

In this episode, Aubrey and David present a Math lesson - Ladybug Leaf Counting - featured in the Child of the Redwoods Sample Pack (www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample). They explain how to give the lesson and discuss ways to bring it to life for children at different ages. It's a fun and easy way to bring Montessori to life in your own home today!_______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading✅ Get a free sample right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

In this episode, Aubrey and David present a Practical Life lesson - A Perfectly Polished Apple - featured in the Child of the Redwoods Sample Pack (www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample). They explain how to give the lesson and discuss ways to bring it to life for children at different ages. It's a fun and easy way to bring Montessori to life in your own home today!_______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading✅ Get a free sample right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

It''s time for an AMA episode! We love hearing your questions so much, we're dedicating an entire episode just to it._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading✅ Get a free sample right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

Maybe you’ve been thinking: ‘I’ll just keep researching,’ or, ‘We’ll wait until next year.’ It’s one of the most common things we hear from parents who love the idea of Montessori but feel hesitant to dive in. And it makes sense—this is a big decision, and you want to get it right.”But waiting doesn’t make it easier. In fact, it makes it harder. Your child’s sensitive periods for learning are happening right now—and every month you wait is a missed opportunity for easier, more joyful learning. In this episode, we’ll show you why there’s no better time to begin than right now._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading✅ Get a free sample right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

Ever feel like you can’t do Montessori because your house doesn’t look like the ones on Instagram? You’re not alone. Parents tell us all the time: “I don’t have a dedicated room,” “I can’t afford all those materials,” “Our home feels too cluttered to do Montessori right.” Watch to learn how to simplify, gain confidence, and make Montessori homeschooling work—without falling into the influencer perfection trap. Visit www.childoftheredwoods.com/unlimited to explore the step-by-step curriculum that takes the guesswork out of Montessori homeschooling._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading✅ Get a free sample right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

Every Montessori parent worries at some point: Am I doing this right? Maybe you’re afraid of missing something important, introducing lessons “too early,” or not being “Montessori enough.” In this episode, we’ll share why the fear of “getting it wrong” is normal, how Montessori gives you a clear path and peace of mind, and what to do when lessons don’t go as planned. Visit www.childoftheredwoods.com/unlimited to learn more._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading✅ Get a free sample right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/sample✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

Montessori homeschooling can be an extraordinary gift for your child—but it isn’t for everyone. In this episode, we’ll break down who Montessori homeschooling is right for, who it’s not right for, and how to know if it’s a fit for your family. If you’re ready to give your child the best year ever, make it Unlimited: childoftheredwoods.com/unlimited._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment for free report about your child's reading readiness → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com_______________________________👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

Not all children’s books are created equal—some foster imagination and language development, while others fall flat with shallow storytelling and clunky prose. This week, we’re diving into how to choose books that truly support your child’s learning during the sensitive period for language. You’ll learn what to look for (and avoid) so you can build a home library that nurtures curiosity, empathy, and a lifelong love of reading._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment for free report about your child's reading readiness → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com_______________________________👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

If your child isn’t reaching for books, don’t panic. It’s not a sign of failure but a clue. In this episode, we explore why a lack of interest in reading often points to a missing foundational step in literacy development. With the Montessori approach, we meet children exactly where they are, reigniting curiosity through hands-on, child-led exploration. Once you see reading through this lens, everything changes._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment for free report about your child's reading readiness → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com_______________________________👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/ If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

In this episode, we’re exploring how the Montessori method builds early reading skills through movement, sound games, and meaningful language. We're explaining why writing comes before reading in Montessori and how your child’s natural development makes reading not only possible, but joyful. If you’ve ever wondered when to start teaching reading or how to do it without pressure, this is the episode for you._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our free quiz to see what kind of homeschooler you are! → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/quiz ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com_______________________________👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

Why do siblings go from fighting to playing like best friends in a matter of minutes? In this episode, we explore the roots of sibling conflict and how Montessori-inspired strategies—like grace and courtesy lessons, collaborative activities, and setting a foundational expectation of love—can help build lasting bonds between children. Discover practical ways to nurture friendship and harmony at home, even through the chaos._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our free quiz to see what kind of homeschooler you are! → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/quiz ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com_______________________________👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

Burnout doesn’t become you—but if you’re homeschooling more than one child with Montessori, it might feel inevitable. In this episode, you’ll learn how teach more than one child in different planes of development at the same time without exhausting yourself. With the right expectations and support, Montessori can do the heavy lifting so your kids grow and learn together, and you're able to sit back sometimes and laugh with them._______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our free quiz to see what kind of homeschooler you are! → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/quiz ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com_______________________________👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

You can homeschool more than one child, even if they’re different ages, have wildly different interests, and constantly interrupt each other. The secret? Stop trying to teach them the same way and start thinking like Maria Montessori.In this Power Hour, Aubrey and David unpack why multi-age learning isn’t just manageable, it’s ideal. _______________________________RESOURCES:✅ Take our free quiz to see what kind of homeschooler you are! → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/quiz ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com_______________________________👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

Ever feel like Montessori is a game of ping pong? *Ping* It's all about following precise lessons and materials!, *Pong* it’s about letting kids do whatever they want all day.Well, put those table tennis paddles down, friends! Montessori is NEITHER a strict script NOR a total free-for-all. It’s a balance, a sweet spot of freedom within structure.

Montessori is not something you unwrap and serve. And most definitely doesn't include a plastic toy. So if you’ve tried it and felt like it didn’t “work", well -- friends -- you’re not alone—and the problem isn’t you or your child.In this episode, we're sharing what actually makes Montessori work and why treating it like a boxed curriculum leads so many parents to confusion, frustration, and self-doubt.Because Montessori isn’t fast food. It’s home cooking. And YOU are the chef.

Montessori is about following the child... right? Then why do so many of us feel completely lost when we try? In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions in Montessori homeschooling: the idea that “following the child” means stepping back entirely. We get it! You’re trying so hard to respect your child’s independence and let them lead—but instead of feeling confident, you’re wondering if you’re doing enough. Or anything at all. Here’s the truth no one talks about enough: Montessori isn’t passive. It’s deeply intentional. Following the child doesn’t mean letting go of structure—it means creating it with purpose.

You can have all the Montessori knowledge. The shelf. The printables. The golden beads. But if you skip this one skill? Your homeschool won’t thrive. In this episode, Aubrey and David reveal the most essential—and most overlooked—skill in Montessori homeschooling: observation. Not lesson planning. Not curriculum shopping. Observation.You’ll learn why focusing on how to teach matters more than what to teach. When you observe first and teach second, your homeschool shifts from chaos to clarity. You stop second-guessing. Your child feels seen. And every lesson lands exactly when they’re ready for it.This is part 3 in our series on The Montessori Homeschool Blueprint.

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” with Montessori - buying the materials, setting up the shelves, giving lessons - yet it still doesn’t seem to work?In this episode of Montessori Power Hour, Aubrey and David reveal the number one reason parents get stuck when trying Montessori at home. Spoiler: It’s not about your effort. It’s about missing the method!Plus, we celebrate Earth Day with Mr. Bunny, sharing fun, Montessori-aligned nature activities your child will love.

As Montessorians, we believe the method has value for humans at every stage of life, starting at the earliest moments and continuing on until our final days. However, there are definitely periods when we are showing signs of readiness for something new. What are those signs? How do we know when our toddlers are ready to begin their journey with the Primary materials? Join Aubrey and David on YouTube as they explore this (very frequently asked) topic!  To learn more about our work, visit us at www.childoftheredwoods.com.