Samantha Westmoreland: A Better Approach to Literacy

Nov 14, 2024

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Samantha Westmoreland is a former public school teacher and is currently the writer-in-residence at Guidepost Montessori. She possesses deep knowledge of the Montessori pedagogy and approach.

In this episode, you'll learn about the Montessori approach to literacy, its effectiveness in teaching reading, and why Montessori students often surpass average reading levels. We discuss the engaging reading and sound games that make learning fun, and how Montessori capitalizes on the critical window when children are most receptive to language acquisition. We also explore practical tips for parents interested in adopting a Montessori approach to teaching literacy at home.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

2:50 - The Montessori Approach to Literacy

4:04 - Samantha's Career as a Public School Teacher

8:17 - The Draw to Montessori

11:35 - Montessori vs. Public School in Stages of Development

13:14 - Literacy in Montessori

17:23 - The Sweet Spot of Language

21:56 - How Does Montessori Introduce Children to Language?

24:22 - Sound Games & Learning to Read

32:06 - Writing Before Reading

36:45 - How Public Schools Teach Literacy