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  • Ep 37 Ch 17 The Mathematical Mind

    Ep 37 Ch 17 The Mathematical Mind
    Feb 26 2025
    This episode is a reading from a subsection of Ch 17 in The Absorbent Mind. It is from the 1949 Kalakshetra edition, and it looks a little different than some newer editions of this text. In this section, Dr. Montessori discusses the mathematical mind and its importance for children.
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    12 min
  • Ep. 36 Introduction to Mathematics

    Ep. 36 Introduction to Mathematics
    Feb 26 2025
    In this episode, I read from the Introduction to Mathematics from the 1946 India Lectures, Course No. 7. This is a transcription I made of the handwritten manuals of Lakshmi Kripalani’s training manuals housed at the AMS Archives. My transcription of Practical Life: Book One is out and available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRSWJ3QK. The Math Manual … Continue reading Ep. 36 Introduction to Mathematics
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    7 min
  • Ep. 35 Freedom and Discipline CDv2, Ch 5

    Ep. 35 Freedom and Discipline CDv2, Ch 5
    Feb 22 2023
    In this episode, Montessori discusses the relationship between freedom and discipline, the levels of obedience, and the true meaning of respect.
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    14 min
  • Ep 34 Work and Play 1946 LL L.21

    Ep 34 Work and Play 1946 LL L.21
    Jan 23 2023
    In lecture 21 Work and Play from the 1946 London Lecture, Montessori discusses how children’s “play” is active and given natural conditions, follows the activity of adults. Concentration requires the work on the hands, and purposeful, concentrated activity creates the unity of the personality.
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    18 min
  • Ep 33 “The Transition from the Mechanical to the Intellectual Development of Language” Ch 1. The Advanced Montessori Method

    Ep 33 “The Transition from the Mechanical to the Intellectual Development of Language” Ch 1. The Advanced Montessori Method
    Jan 3 2023
    In this chapter, Montessori describes why learning grammar is suited to the 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 or 8-year-old child.
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    18 min
  • Ep 32 The Method Ch. 20 The Secret of Childhood

    Ep 32 The Method Ch. 20 The Secret of Childhood
    Dec 12 2022
    In this chapter, Montessori describes what the “conversion” of the children of Messina taught her about the importance of a beautiful environment, a humble teacher, and free work with the materials in children’s development.
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    14 min
  • Ep 31 Pt 2 ‘On Discipline- Reflections and Advice

    Ep 31 Pt 2 ‘On Discipline- Reflections and Advice
    Sep 18 2022
    Pt 2, Montessori describes what the final outcome of normalizing activity and development of the will.
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    11 min
  • Ep 30 “On Discipline – Reflections and Advice”

    Ep 30 “On Discipline – Reflections and Advice”
    Sep 18 2022
    In this article, from The Call of Education V1, no. 3 & 4, 1924, Dr. Montessori describes some of the frustrations teachers face early in the year and how to redirect the child to purposeful engagement. Pt 2 (Ep 31) is the second and final part of this article. It’s perfect for this time of … Continue reading Ep 30 “On Discipline – Reflections and Advice”
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    21 min