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Being Emotionally Present with Children — The Montessori Way

🌟 Neo Immersion Montessori School is now welcoming preschool students year-round! Located in Pacifica, CA, we offer a unique dual-language program in Chinese and English, rooted in the Montessori approach. We’d love to invite you in to see our classrooms and experience what makes our school special. 💡✨

This Month on Modern Montessori, we’re joined by the inspiring Joanne Lo —an education consultant with over 20 years of global experience spanning Hong Kong, Toronto, New York, and now London. As Director of JL Education Ltd and Co-Founder of Our Mindful Connection Club, Joanne blends the art of mindfulness with the science of education, helping children ages 3–12 grow in both heart and mind. In this episode, Joanne shares practical strategies for becoming more emotionally present with our children and offers insight into guiding them toward true emotional literacy. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply someone who cares deeply about children’s development, this conversation will leave you with tools and inspiration to nurture empathy, resilience, and connection in the next generation. You can find Joanne on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn as @jl_educationalconsultant . Please be sure and discover her book, "How do I Feel - A journal for children"! Listen to the whole podcast on your favorite provider or on our website!

July 7th marks the birthday of one of history’s most revolutionary thinkers in education—Dr. Maria Montessori. As we honor her legacy today, we’re reminded that her influence extends far beyond the classroom. She was not only a pioneer in child development but also a quiet force for feminism, peace, and social reform—well ahead of her time. If you want to learn more about how she went onto influence education and women's rights for generations, read the full article at www.neoglobal.education

This episode, we are excited to be joined by Siyuan Fan, a #Montessori educator with a background in psychology and human development. We discuss the psychology of the Montessori Method and how it applies to our modern world and how it differs from traditional education models. Meet Siyuan: "I am a passionate Montessori educator dedicated to bringing a modern Montessori education to 21st-century children. With over seven years of teaching experience across diverse educational settings—from Chinese public preschools to bilingual programs at the Shanghai American School—I’ve had the opportunity to explore and integrate various educational philosophies. Currently, I serve as a Montessori lead teacher at a Montessori-inspired, music-focused preschool, where I blend child-led learning with creative expression and cultural richness. I hold a master’s degree in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where I also conducted research on playful learning methods through Project Zero, a Harvard-affiliated research institute. My background extends beyond the classroom into curriculum and product design; I’ve worked as a product designer for an educational toy company, combining developmental science with play-based innovation." Listen to the full episode and all our previous episodes on your favorite podcast streamer!

Cultivating Multilingualism in Your Montessori Home

The follow up to last months episode, "Discussing the Facts on Learning Two Languages in Early Childhood", is out! Enjoy Part 2 of 2. We had a great time chatting with Toé Karasawa, a former Montessori-certified teacher, Montessori marketing specialist, and children’s book author. With her vast array of knowledge, we discussed not only our own experiences with dual languages, but also the benefits and some of the misconceptions of being in a dual-language environment. Originally from Tokyo, Toé spent her formative years in China, Singapore, and Japan, and now calls the United States home. She speaks Japanese, Mandarin, Shanghainese, and English, bringing a rich, multicultural perspective to all that she does. Toé holds a master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree from Waseda University. With a deep passion for early childhood education and youth development, she draws on her diverse experiences to help create inclusive and inspiring learning environments for children around the world. https://lnkd.in/dmP4Dn4x @manabi_montessori Listen to the whole episode or any of our others on Spotify and all of your favorite Podcast Streamers!

Looking for some #Montessori focused #early-childhood reading? You can read any of our articles on our website at www.neoglobal.education anytime you want!

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