The Montessori Makers Podcast

Conflict Isn’t the Problem: How Montessori Schools Can Transform Disagreement into Growth

In Montessori environments, we place such high value on peace, collaboration, and mutual respect. But that doesn’t mean we won’t disagree—or that tough conversations won’t happen. In fact, the presence of conflict isn’t a sign something’s gone wrong. It’s an invitation to go deeper, to model healthy communication, and to strengthen the fabric of our school communities.
So, today we’re diving into the Montessori approach to conflict, with practical strategies and a few stories along the way.

Maximizing the Impact of Reflective Practice

Today’s episode is about “Maximizing the Impact of Reflective Practice” — and we’re going deep. We’ll explore what reflective practice really means in the Montessori context, why it matters, how it benefits both adults and children, and how to build habits of reflection into your daily or weekly routine.

Montessori & Toddler Development with Carol Segal

This week we are focused on the Young Child, or the Montessori toddler. Join us as we hear Carol Segal, an AMI trained 0-3 practitioner and toilet learning expert guide us through how to support young children through this time of change and growth. 

Montessori Makers Learning: Bridging Tradition and Innovation

Montessori Makers Learning is proud to be part of Montessori Makers Group, an innovator in providing Montessori resources and support. At Montessori Makers Learning, we believe that Montessori can meet the needs of all children and families. We also know that sometimes we have to work beyond our albums and follow the child to do so. So, we are doing just that—learning and growing in modern ways. We have been working to create some real innovations that meet the needs of modern Montessori, so we wish to share with you the first two offerings: decodable books and a podcast subscription.

Data Isn't a Dirty Word: Montessori Metrics for Real Growth

When you hear “data,” do you think red tape, test scores, and spreadsheets? You’re not alone. In a Montessori environment built on observation and freedom, it can feel foreign. But what if data could be your best ally—helping you sharpen your practice, support every child, and strengthen your school community? That’s exactly what we’ll explore today: how to turn data from a dirty word into a dynamic tool for growth.

Fostering Independence in Montessori Leadership

We spend a lot of time talking about how children thrive when we give them space to explore, make choices, and take responsibility for their learning. But here’s a big question: What if we gave that same gift to adults? What if we approached leadership development the way we approach child development—in a prepared environment, with freedom, responsibility, and trust?

Literacy as Liberation & The Science of Reading

Literacy is far more than decoding symbols—it’s the key to voice, agency, and social participation. By examining the Science of Reading as Montessorians, we can unlock our learning about what all children need to become fluent readers. We have many tools from training, and we also have some room to do a deeper dive in some areas. Come hear about how we can support all learners to be the liberated humans we dream about through strong literacy practices. 

Organization Mapping as a North Star: Why Strategic Planning is So Important

Whether you're a school leader, a board member, or an educator thinking about your community's long-term impact, this episode is for you. We’re diving into something that sits at the heart of intentional growth and equity in schools: strategic planning, or as we like to call it here—Montessori Organizational Mapping.

Social Responsibility for Belonging: The Heart of Montessori Justice

This episode is about how the Montessori method, rooted in a vision of world peace, calls us to be intentional about equity, justice, and inclusion. What does it really mean to cultivate belonging, and how do we live that out in every part of the Montessori ecosystem—from how we set up our classrooms to how we lead our schools, train our guides, write policies, and engage with families? Let's get into it.

Intervention in the Montessori Classroom: A Discussion with author, Pam Shanks

This week, we got to learn from Pam Shanks, an author and Montessorian who has a wealth of knowledge about working with all children in inclusive ways. Listen in to this masterclass on how to best serve and support children in Montessori spaces.