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Monthly Q&A Session – AMA – from May 4th 2025

Charlotte Snyder

Description

This is a video from “ASK ME ANYTHING” session with Charlotte Snyder, from May 4th, 2025.
Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their thoughtful questions!

Here is a general timeline of the discussion:

02:00 – Opening remarks and housekeeping for the session
04:00 – How to find or make affordable Montessori sandpaper letters
09:00 – Discussion on cursive vs. print in Montessori handwriting materials
14:00 – Low-budget DIY alternatives for Montessori tools
18:00 – Clarifying what “parallel activities” mean in a Montessori context
20:00 – Practical life activities at home for young children (especially age 3)
26:00 – Using food prep as a language and science lesson
30:00 – Repurposing home materials for Montessori learning (cleaning, dusting, etc.)
35:00 – Effective child-sized tools vs. toy tools; recommendations for real-life options
39:00 – Montessori-aligned enrichment in language and home routines
43:00 – Where to purchase quality Montessori tools and signs of reputable retailers
46:00 – Dealing with conflict among toddlers and parental inconsistencies
50:00 – Closing thoughts on supporting empathy, setting community ground rules, and adult consistency

Featuring

Charlotte Snyder

Charlotte Snyder is Head of School at The Baan Dek Montessori in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She attended Montessori through Elementary in California, and completed the Primary training at Montessori Northwest in 2010, and earned a Master of Education degree from Loyola University Maryland. She particularly enjoys sharing Montessori philosophy and building relationships with families on Baan Dek’s blog and podcast.

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