https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/do-you-see--3399810enEducationCopyright The Pod Millhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/da4696678703ff8ae14da24ae2b18984.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/do-you-see--3399810Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:42:18 +0000The Pod MillThe Pod Millspencer@mxpcommunications.comDo You See? Is a podcast about our Mountain West Montessori school community; we are a public K-9 charter school located in South Jordan, Utah. This podcast exists to tell some stories about our students and school, help you get to know our staff, and...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-latin-fun-for-vocabulary-nerds--48288818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48288818Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:00:02 +0000The Pod MillJoin Angie and her friend, Chuck, to explore the language of Latin! Angie and Chuck go over some Latin self-study tips, basic vocabulary, and grammar. Most importantly, they explain why a knowledge of Latin would be relevant for a modern...2109latin,learning,montessori,school,vocabularycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-living-at-ease--47279484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47279484Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:00:14 +0000The Pod MillThis week's episode is all about frustration tolerance. It turns out-- a higher frustration tolerance leads to a more easeful life! Angie and Alisha discuss strategies for talking about frustration with children and practices for everyone to build a...1995cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-python-not-the-snake--47279458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47279458Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:38:59 +0000The Pod MillThis week we are continuing to talk about how computer science education is being implemented at MW Montessori. We are joined by Scott Robison to talk about his python elective class that is offered to MW Montessori middle schoolers. Scott, Angie, and...1784cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-the-robot-apocalypse--47279434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47279434Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:24:34 +0000The Pod MillThis week we are joined by Alden Thorpe, computer science specialist at MW Montessori Academy, to talk about the benefits of studying computer science at all grade levels.1567cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-independence-day--46925268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46925268Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:23:44 +0000The Pod MillJoin Angie and Alisha as they talk about strategies for raising independent and self-confident children. The material from this episode is based on the book, Raising Independent, Self‑Confident Kids: Nine Essential Skills by Donald A. Moses and Wendy...2263cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-the-covid-review-and-the-return--46714135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46714135Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:14:25 +0000The Pod MillJoin us for the comeback episode of Do You See?! In this episode you will hear what Mountain West Montessori have been up to since the pandemic started and how they are adapting to better serve their students and staff. The homework for this episode...1965cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-costa-rica-club--23379934podcast@mwmacademy.org with your name and phone number as well as the amount you would like to donate, and we will contact you. Donations can go to the whole club in general or be designated to a specific student. We appreciate your support!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23379934Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:49:27 +0000The Pod MillThis episode was written and recorded by the students in our Costa Rica Travel Club. These students are going on an educational eco-tourism trip to Costa Rica in April, and created this episode to ask for donations toward their trip. They have been...podcast@mwmacademy.org with your name and phone number as well as the amount you would like to donate, and we will contact you. Donations can go to the whole club in general or be designated to a specific student. We appreciate your support!]]>373cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-a-lasting-peace--23046601In this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and special guest Dr. Lois Bobo discuss Montessori peace education in two parts: (1) the teaching of conflict resolutions skills and (2) the instilling of values inherent in long-term respect for each other while still disagreeing.

Book recommendations: Education and Peace by Maria Montessori, Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children by Thich Nhat Hanh, Children Who Are Not Yet Peaceful by Donna Bryant Goertz, You Can’t Say You Can’t Play by Vivian Gussin Paley]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23046601Fri, 21 Feb 2020 22:33:14 +0000The Pod MillEpisode 32: A Lasting Peace In this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and special guest Dr. Lois Bobo discuss Montessori peace education in two parts: (1) the teaching of conflict resolutions skills and (2) the instilling of values inherent in long-term...In this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and special guest Dr. Lois Bobo discuss Montessori peace education in two parts: (1) the teaching of conflict resolutions skills and (2) the instilling of values inherent in long-term respect for each other while still disagreeing.

Book recommendations: Education and Peace by Maria Montessori, Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children by Thich Nhat Hanh, Children Who Are Not Yet Peaceful by Donna Bryant Goertz, You Can’t Say You Can’t Play by Vivian Gussin Paley]]>2423cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-growing-pains--22720489
Book recommendations: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Montgomery, Real Friends by Shannon Hale, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22720489Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:52:25 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie and Ms. Alisha acknowledge the importance of friendships to children and discuss how to handle friendship trouble in a way that communicates capability and allows children to develop resilience by struggling with the bumps...
Book recommendations: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Montgomery, Real Friends by Shannon Hale, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson]]>1770cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-lucky-stars--22394829
Book recommendations: El Deafo by Cece Bell, Wonder by R.J. Palacio, Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl, An Awesome Book of Thanks by Dallas Clayton, The Thank You Book by Mo Willems, The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22394829Tue, 04 Feb 2020 06:58:18 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Laura discuss gratitude and how practicing gratitude can increase resilience. Ms. Angie introduces a gratitude exercise that can rewire our brains to decrease our innate negativity bias and train...
Book recommendations: El Deafo by Cece Bell, Wonder by R.J. Palacio, Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl, An Awesome Book of Thanks by Dallas Clayton, The Thank You Book by Mo Willems, The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt]]>1778cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-i-got-you-babe--21666346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21666346Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:22:20 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie and Ms. Melissa talk about our school guidelines for bringing infants to work, and Ms. Melissa shares her experience in bringing her baby, Rosie, to school with her for the past few months. We explore the procedures and...1411cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-title-one-sure-is-fun--20909889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20909889Fri, 20 Dec 2019 05:56:24 +0000The Pod MillIn this short solo episode, Ms. Angie offers enlightenment on just what Title I funding is, where it comes from, and what it is used for at our school. She also reviews MWMA’s Parent & Family Engagement policy and the Parent Compact. If you have ever...975cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-the-big-league--20840150
Recommended book(s): The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson, How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish (warning: from the 80’s), Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne, and All Joy & No Fun by Jennifer Senior]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20840150Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:45:46 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie and her special guest, her son Cambell, discuss high school. Cambell talks about his experiences at Bingham High and gives his tips for having a heart-to-heart conversation with your teenager without offending them. He talks...
Recommended book(s): The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson, How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish (warning: from the 80’s), Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne, and All Joy & No Fun by Jennifer Senior]]>2261cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-the-game-is-afoot--20468874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20468874Wed, 04 Dec 2019 05:27:35 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie and Ms. Alisha discuss gamification in education. Ms. Alisha spills the beans about her classroom theme next year, and shares her expertise about how to incorporate student academic work into a framework that correlates with...1765cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-when-beetles-battle-beetles--20303255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20303255Wed, 27 Nov 2019 06:33:32 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Sandee discuss power struggles—what they are, why they happen, and how to avoid them. Parenting tips abound in this useful discussion, which might reframe your perspective on strong-willed children and...2049cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-z-s--20134598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20134598Wed, 20 Nov 2019 06:59:03 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie and Ms. Alisha explore the fascinating topic of sleep. How much sleep do we need? What is the importance of dream sleep? Do insects sleep? Why does good “sleep hygiene” look like? You may be surprised to learn that getting...2684cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-the-great-lessons--19996572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19996572Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:23:52 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie and Ms. Kari explain the Montessori Great Lessons. What exactly are they? Why do we have them? How are they presented? They are part of an authentic Montessori curriculum and are designed to inspire children and ignite their...2449cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-mathemaphobia--19881922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19881922Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:52:06 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Olena discuss mathematical anxiety—is this a real thing? How does it happen? What does it look like? How can we recognize and alleviate it at home and in the classroom? If you’ve ever had your heart race...2251cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-i-can-t-remember--19762871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19762871Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:10:07 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie and Ms. Alisha introduce “memory palaces” and the human talent for spatial memory, as elucidated by Sherlock Holmes and Simonides, the ancient Greek poet who left the banquet only to have the building crash down behind him....2189cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-food-for-thought--19545961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19545961Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:08:49 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Coach Austin delve into the nitty-gritty details regarding childhood nutrition and the brain. Spoiler alert: kids can learn when they eat healthy food. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about...1840cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-you-asked-we-answered--19528522podcast@mwmacademy.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19528522Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:50:16 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Audrey answer all those burning questions we received from students and parents, including the all-important one about Ms. Angie’s Tesla. Feel free to send your question to podcast@mwmacademy.org.podcast@mwmacademy.org.]]>2723cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-it-s-all-in-your-head--19217609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19217609Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:05:45 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Kari discuss mindfulness. What is it? And is it a bunch of “woo” or is there solid research behind it? Ms. Angie dates herself with a classic “kids these days” statement and Ms. Kari teaches how...1728cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-hopes-fears--19132926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19132926Tue, 17 Sep 2019 23:12:45 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie and Ms. Alisha host a guest panel of three 9 th grade students who share their hopes and fears for high school as they finish up their time at our school…a vulnerable look at how it feels to be a teenager poised on the verge...2661cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-those-can-do-pigs--19052675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19052675Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:50:12 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Mr. Alden, Ms. Terra, and Ms. Karen talk about initiative and the importance of so-called “soft skills” in success. Do our students sit around waiting for someone else to do something? I don’t think so! Mr. Alden gives a...1911cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-belongingness--19013615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19013615Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:12:49 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Rebecca, and Ms. Melissa K. talk about the human need for belonging and the importance of creating classroom communities of acceptance, inclusion, and social support. Ms. Angie remembers a funny story from Ms. Melissa’s...1912cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-attention--18853085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18853085Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:27:05 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Autumn discuss focus and how students engage with work. They examine the idea of the state of “flow”, as researched by a Hungarian psychologist whose name Ms. Angie bravely attempts to pronounce, and Ms....1770cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-advice-from-the-pros--17837924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17837924Thu, 09 May 2019 13:00:16 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie and Ms. Alisha interview three students, a 7th grader, 8th grader, and 9th grader about their school experiences and get all the pro tips about surviving and thriving in Middle School. They may or may not also get all the...2414cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-culinary-denial--17837915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17837915Sun, 05 May 2019 03:48:18 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Chef Rick Pettingill discuss our amazing school lunches and Chef Rick shares some tips for getting our students to try new foods. Ms. Angie shares some research about how important good nutrition is for...2341cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-montessori-101--17247814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17247814Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:55:13 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Hailey talk about the essentials of the Montessori method and the difficulty in trying to explain it all quickly, because there is so much to it! With 20/20 hindsight, we postulate that perhaps this...1522101,montessoricleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-i-heart-books--17234774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17234774Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:50:11 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Sheri, and Ms. Kimberly discuss the love of reading, and the amount of literacy expertise in this group is sure to impart some wisdom. They tell the stories of their own pathway to loving books,...1996books,education,graphic,literacy,love,montessori,mwma,novels,readingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-the-softest-brick-wall--17234760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17234760Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:50:07 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Kari discuss boundaries and the Montessori notion of “freedom within limits”. They also dispel the myth that students in Montessori school can do whatever they want, expound upon the safety that...1567boundaries,education,freedom,limits,montessori,mwmacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-going-out--17234738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17234738Thu, 04 Apr 2019 09:45:15 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Laura discuss experiential learning and the ways in which going out into the world can benefit students. Ms. Angie is a glutton for punishment when it comes to taking students on trips, Ms. Laura’s...1371education,experiential,fieldtrips,learning,montessori,mwma,student,travelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-the-best-of-times-the-worst-of-times--17234734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17234734Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:45:15 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode, Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Allison discuss the terrifying topic of the adolescent brain. It turns out this is the second biggest time of change for the human brain, as you might have guessed if you happen to have a teenager around...1476adolescence,brain,education,montessori,mwma,neuroplasticity,teenagerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-friendly-mistakes--17234699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17234699Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:40:10 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, Ms. Melissa, and Mr. Alden discuss growth mindset, which emerged from research at Stanford University, and how we can help children become friendly with their mistakes and develop the resilience to take risks....1559education,growth,mindset,mistakes,montessori,mwma,resilience,seo:cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-a-pulchritudinous-episode--17234678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17234678Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:35:09 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Becca lucidly discuss some recondite vocabulary words and ask: how do we learn new words and how do we foster a rich vocabulary in children? Ms. Angie puts Ms. Alisha and Ms. Becca on the spot with a...2111education,greek,latin,montessori,mwma,pulchritudinous,roots,vocabularycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-possibilities--17234672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17234672Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:34:54 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Katie discuss creativity and present some excellent evidence that Montessori-educated children are more creative than their traditionally-educated peers. Ms. Angie asserts (not for the first time) that...1649creativity,education,innovators,montessori,mwma,possibilitiescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-sorry-not-sorry--17234617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17234617Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:31:29 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Melissa discuss conflict resolution and the four styles of communication, as well as the use of the peace table to increase students’ emotional intelligence. Ms. Angie tells of a peace table between a...1512communication,conflict,education,eq,montessori,mwma,peacetable,resolutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-your-attitude-is-showing--17232626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17232626Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:31:13 +0000The Pod MillIn this episode Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, Ms. Melissa, and Ms. Rebecca talk about the benefits of positive thinking and gratitude. They stress the importance of having fun at work, which they certainly do, and Ms. Rebecca tells a story about the longest...1479attitude,education,gratitude,montessori,mwma,ntessori,positivity,teacher,teachingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-i-already-knew-that--17232619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17232619Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:26:13 +0000The Pod MillIn this pilot episode Ms. Angie, Ms. Alisha, and Ms. Melissa explore confirmation bias, in which humans fool themselves by giving more weight to evidence that confirms their existing ideas than to evidence that contradicts them. Ms. Angie confesses...1133bias,confirmation,confirmationbias,education,montessori,mwma,school,teaching,utahcleanfull