Episodes

  • Building Self-Confidence by Developing Competency
    Oct 15 2024

    This week we discuss practical methods of developing self-confidence in a child by demonstrating and teaching competency through repetition and patience. Elina Chen provides several real world examples of how we can be there to support children at home and in education so that they can eventually develop self-confidence through mastery.

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    31 mins
  • Teaching the Alpha Generation
    Sep 17 2024

    This week, early-childhood Montessori teacher, Rebecca Zhang joins Elina Chen on Modern Montessori to discussed education with the Alpha Generation. The Alpha Generation is the first generation that exists mostly 100% connected, whether that be through tablets, phones, or computers.

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    37 mins
  • The Myths and Reality of Childhood and Parenthood within a Montessori System
    Aug 8 2024

    Join us as we discuss what might be different than what conventional and traditional wisdom have told you. Being a dual language Montessori system, Neo Immersion Montessori School founder Elina Chen, shares some of her knowledge on what she encounters as a modern day educator in a unique learning environment.

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    25 mins
  • Finding Your Path
    Jul 7 2024

    Elina dives into her recent history and how adversity combined with a want to spend more time with her family, helped propel her out of the corporate world and into education.

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    38 mins
  • Welcome to the Introductory Episode of The Modern Montessori Podcast
    May 24 2024

    We're so happy to release our very first episode! If you're curious about what we talk about and who we are, this is a quick introduction to fill you in.

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    3 mins