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According to Montessori developmental theory, the 6 to 12 age phase is considered a period when children awaken to teamwork.

In the adult world—particularly in sports and business—the "military-style" teamwork centered around a commander has long been celebrated. However, a deep study of Montessori education reveals that there is actually room for evolution here.

In other words, by basing it on the true nature of children who are spontaneous, creative, and self-motivated, a new form of teamwork known as "Montessori-style teamwork" becomes possible. This requires every single individual to be an independent Montessori child.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: The Teamwork of the Future.

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The body and mind are deeply and inseparably connected. As modern society nears completion, we have learned to accomplish everything with a single touch, gradually forgetting how to use our bodies.

The side effects of this extend heavily not just to adults, but to children as well. In this episode, we focus on bodily coordination and discuss the issues of delayed potty training and bedwetting from the perspective of Eastern medicine.

We also touch upon the concept of "myelination" covered in Montessori developmental theory.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: The Body Works as One.

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Sports are a part of our lives. There are many games that are fun to both play and watch, such as soccer, tennis, swimming, and archery. Even if you aren't aiming for the Olympics or the World Cup, this episode explores how to incorporate "play"—an unparalleled opportunity for everyone to engage in and strengthen both mind and body—into the lives of infants. In this episode, we discuss sports from the perspective of Montessori education.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: An Introduction to Sports from Age 0.

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The true essence of Montessori education is for even young children to learn advanced mathematics through their senses, such as the Pythagorean theorem and exponents. Beyond that, however, lies "Synergetics," a new mathematical system that discards Cartesian coordinates and Platonic solids. In this episode, we discussed the evolution of mathematics education itself, in a way that is more scientific than anywhere else.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: The Beginning of Synergetics.

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The 3-6 sensory education of Montessori, which is premised on being indoors, is unsatisfying. Montessori education can still evolve. This also means returning to the starting point of Maria Montessori. This episode is about the possibilities of outdoor Montessori education.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: Montessori Wild.

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Sensory education is the true essence of Montessori education, but what is the most important aspect of it? In this episode, we have explored the heart of sensory education more scientifically than anywhere else.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: The Essence of Sensorial Education.

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Work is something that every living thing dedicates its life to. It might be that work should be less about economic gain and more like a "mission" to affirm the meaning of one's existence. The significance of working and the significance of resting, this time, we discussed these topics as scientifically as possible.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: Good at Work, Good at Rest.

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To enrich a child’s daily life, one should enrich their sensory experiences. To do this, it is important to value information that has not yet been able to be transferred digitally, such as the sense of smell, taste, and touch. That is what we talked about this time.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. Works as a software developer and weekend farmer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: The Scent of Home.

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Practical life exercises are the essence of the Montessori method. They are an essential process that begins with the integration of senses and movement, enabling a smooth transition to more advanced intellectual activities such as culture, language, and mathematics.

In particular, while Montessori education emphasizes the importance of sensory experiences, this time we discussed the sense of hearing from a scientific perspective.

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. CEO of StudyX and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Works as a software developer and game designer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: If You Listen Closely.

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In modern schools, worksheet-based learning is taken for granted. This method consumes a large amount of paper and significant time for both teachers and children, yet it is believed to be the best approach in an education industry that is busy with everything.

While worksheet-based learning is a way to increase learning efficiency while reducing management costs for teachers, Maria Montessori criticized it as "busy work." Is there an alternative to this generalized method of learning?

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. CEO of StudyX and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Works as a software developer and game designer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: The Pros and Cons of Worksheet Learning.

To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

Nippon, a small island nation in the Far East. It is home to a species that has built a rich ecosystem and developed a unique culture. This time, we have discussed the educational environment for 3-6 year olds through the culture of our home, "Japan."

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Yati

Based in Japan, born in 1989. CEO of Motherhand and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Holds an M.Eng. and is an AMI-certified teacher. Focused on Montessori developmental theory and AI. Mother of two.

Hiro

Based in Japan, born in 1990. CEO of StudyX and Co-Director of the nonprofit think tank Polymath Research. Works as a software developer and game designer. Father of two.

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This episode is an audio version of our article: What Is Japanese Culture?

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This episode is an audio version of our article: Digging into Cultural Education. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: The History of Hands and Work. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: Real Work. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: The Human Mission. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: Why Learn Mathematics Through Discovery? To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: Math Materials That Trace Human Mathematical History. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: The Sixth Sense. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: Unraveling the History of Language. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: The Power of Folktales. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: Development of the Hands and Language. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: How Life Was Created. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: The Value of the Spirit. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: What is Aid to Life?. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: Write, Recite, Ignite. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: Is Praise Actually Good for Children? To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.

This episode is an audio version of our article: Raising Children Is Growing Brains. To explore more articles, visit www.scientificmontessori.com.