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Ready to simplify your homeschool experience?

December 16, 2020

If you’ve ever…

Stayed awake until 2am scrolling through Montessori Activities Pinterest boards…

Dropped half your paycheck on a generic Montessori album and some painted wood materials that 4-year-old Mariposa ignores for her crayons…

Stressed so hard about little Niles getting “behind” that you slaved through worksheets together all day…

…then I have some good news for you. It doesn’t have to be this way!

Imagine:

Waking up each morning with a simple plan for the school day (that someone else created for you!)

Knowing exactly which Montessori materials to buy, and how to use them to capture Eugenia’s interest and meet her needs (because they’ve been carefully and professionally selected for you!)

Peacefully giving Chauncey an engaging, age-appropriate, hands-on lesson, then kicking back with a cup of tea while he works independently.

Thank you SO much for the suggestions! I have put this into practice and love the results.
~ Allison M.

Even if you have:

Tried homeschooling before, and drowned…

Other little ones at home that need your attention…

A million other things going on…

You can do Montessori homeschooling. (With a little help from yours truly!)

Allow me to introduce myself…

I’m Jean Marie, your Montessori home consultant.

I’ve been teaching in one way or another for more than half my life, and this is what I’m good at:

Breakin’ it down, step-by-step
Translating complex ideas into “I get that!” terms anyone can understand
Noticing and cheering-on growth and good moments
Focusing on one thing at a time for forward momentum
Sweeping away the fluff and getting to the heart of Montessori

After years of teaching reading, swimming, and piano lessons, and handling my fair-share of tricky disciplinary situations, (big love to all the kids I’ve ever nannied) I dove head first and chin tucked into the Montessori world. Outfitted with my Association Montessori Internationale Primary diploma and a Master’s in Montessori Education, I taught in three Montessori classrooms, a little over 3-thousand miles apart.

On the side, I started getting questions. Mostly from friends. Questions like: Should I be doing something about the way Uma holds her pencil? Is this random box of Montessori-looking beads I found on eBay ok? How do I deal with lying?

Oooooh, this is fun, I thought. And consulting I did go.

Montessori is my jam. I get it, I love it, I spread it on toast with butter for breakfast.

And I’m passionate about bringing that sweet Montessori goodness into your home and family.

I am learning SO MUCH! I appreciate it more than you can imagine!
~ Wendy M.

Here’s what working with me looks like:

Identify exactly where your child is academically + the fun stuff: his interests, talents, and personality.

Create a beautiful and simple space for your child to learn and grow.

Give Montessori materials + lessons that meet your child where he is and speak to his interests, talents, and personality.

Check in with me (monthly, weekly, or even daily!) to go over upcoming lessons, lessons given, academic and personal progress, struggles and triumphs.

Ready to get started?

Montessori Advice for Teachers

May 4, 2018

Welcome, fellow teachers! Curious about Montessori education?

Are you brand new to teaching, and looking for any strategies that could help? (I know how overwhelming a brand new classroom can be!)

Or do you have years of experience under your belt, but you’ve heard good things about Montessori and can’t help but wonder what the buzz is all about?

Do any of these questions sound familiar?

What make Montessori education special?
Children need me to teach them and tell them what to do. How can Montessori really work?
I have a traditional teaching background. Can I still apply Montessori principles in my classroom?
I’m struggling with classroom management. Do you have any Montessori advice for me?
What are good age-appropriate toys/materials/activities for my students?
I’ve heard good things about Montessori, but I just don’t understand their approach to fantasy and the imagination.
What’s the deal with praise?
I teach my own kids at home. Can you help me incorporate Montessori principles?

If these or other questions have been on your mind, then you’re in the right place. My passion is to help teachers understand the wisdom of the Montessori method and apply it practically in their own classrooms and lives.

And, in the sea of advice that’s out there, I’m confident that Montessori principles will make a difference in your life. Why?

The Montessori method is based off of observation, not just ideas. Maria Montessori spent years caring for children, and she studied what actions and materials helped them thrive. These observations became the basis for her work. For the rest of her life, she continued to observe children and fine-tune her work.
The Montessori method has been successful in many different countries, cultures and social classes. How? It addresses themes that we all hold in common: love, independence, community, work – yet it recognizes the uniqueness of each person.

You want your students to thrive. You want to see them grow in confidence and independence. You want to see them become thoughtful and responsible members of your little community. You want them to love to learn! Most of all, you want each student to cultivate that unique set of God-given gifts that belongs to no-one else.

I want to help you get there.

I’ve spent many years working with children, and one year of intense study in the Montessori principles of education. I understand the nuances of this method, have applied it successfully with my own students, and have helped parents and teachers to understand and apply it as well.

Here’s how I can help. Set up a free 15-minute call to let me know what’s on your mind. We’ll talk about how I can best help you, and I’ll develop an individualized plan for you. Then we’ll work through the plan together during one or more coaching calls. I’ll follow up with you via email to make sure you have concrete notes on everything we talk about!

I can’t wait to work with you and your students to make the most of this awesome time of life.

P.S. I am not offering Montessori teacher training. What I am offering is advice to current teachers in traditional schools who would like to implement Montessori wisdom in their classrooms. If you want to become a true Montessori teacher/guide, then I recommend looking into the Association Montessori Internationale. They trained me!

Learn more about the Montessori method here.

See pricing here.

Montessori Advice for Parents

May 4, 2018

Welcome, mamas and papas! Curious about Montessori education?

Perhaps you’ve heard amazing things about the Montessori method, but you have some questions.

Do any of these sound familiar?

There are a million Montessori schools in my area, how do I choose the best one for my child?
My child already attends a Montessori school. How can I best support him at home?
What are good age-appropriate toys/materials/activities for my child?
I want to set up a nurturing home environment for my child. Can you help me?
I’ve heard good things about Montessori, but I just don’t understand their approach to fantasy and the imagination.
I homeschool my kids and I want to implement Montessori principles. Can you help me?
What is the Montessori approach to discipline?
What’s the deal with praise?
How can Montessori help my child develop his whole personality, including his spiritual life?

If these or other questions have been on your mind, then you’re in the right place. My passion is to help parents understand the wisdom of the Montessori method and apply it practically in their own homes and lives.

And, in the sea of advice that’s out there for parents, I’m confident that Montessori principles will make a difference in your life. Why?

The Montessori method is based off of observation, not just ideas. Maria Montessori spent years caring for children, and she studied what actions and materials helped them thrive. These observations became the basis for her work. For the rest of her life, she continued to observe children and fine-tune her work.
The Montessori method has been successful in many different countries, cultures and social classes. How? It addresses themes that we all hold in common: love, independence, community, work – yet it recognizes the uniqueness of each person.

You want your child to thrive. You want to see her grow in confidence and independence. You want to see him become a thoughtful and responsible member of your family community. Most of all, you want your child to cultivate that unique set of God-given gifts that belongs to no-one else.

I want to help you get there.

I can’t wait to work with you and your child to make the most of this awesome time of life.