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Created and produced by Tangerine Montessori students, parents and teachers, TM takes a peek into what children are learning in the classroom to encourage deeper conversations about things that matter through their inspiring questions and observations. Each episode includes a highlight about the Montessori method and its impact on children’s understanding of the world .

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    • Jan 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Story Time - The Big Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 6:43


    In this special episode, we celebrate the Chinese New Year by sharing The Big Race, a captivating story from Chinese folklore that reveals the origins of the Chinese zodiac. Join us as we follow twelve unique animals on their adventurous race, each bringing its own strengths and clever strategies to the challenge. This tale is packed with fun, life lessons, and a touch of history, perfect for listeners of all ages. Tune in to discover which animal crossed the finish line first and what it all means!

    Story Time. "Be Kind" by Pat Zietlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 5:54


    In this episode of tangerine Minds Story Time, our elementary students read "Be Kind" by Pat Zietlow Miller. It's a touching story that reminds us how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. After the story, our students share their thoughts on what kindness means to them and how they show it in their daily lives. Tune in for a meaningful listen, and let this story spark conversations with your little ones at home!

    Story Time. "The Rabbit Listened" by Cori Doerrfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 4:50


    Welcome to Tangerine Minds Story Time! In this episode, our elementary students bring you "The Rabbit Listened" by Cori Doerrfeld, a touching story about empathy and the power of simply being there for someone in need. Stick around after the story to hear what our young listeners have to say. Enjoy this special moment with your child, and stay tuned for more stories and reflections!

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    "The Unfinished Story" chapters 12 & 13 by tangerine Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 4:54


    In this thrilling chapter of "The Unfinished Story," by tangerine Minds, our explorers stumble into a realm that blurs the lines between reality and memory. Brace yourself as they navigate a world of dancing vegetables, flying cars, and unexpected encounters. Tune in to discover what mysteries await them in this captivating new world!

    Story Time. "Omar el Jaguar" by Andrea Olatunji

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 2:34


    In this beautiful story, children celebrate diversity and make friends while learning Spanish in the rainforest.

    Eclipsed by children's stories: Myths of the Cosmos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 6:21


    Listen to some beautiful stories brought to life by the vibrant minds of our elementary children. "Eclipsed by Children's Stories: Myths of the Cosmos" is a unique podcast episode that celebrates the awe-inspiring phenomenon of a solar eclipse through the boundless creativity of young storytellers. As we journey from ancient myths to their own crafted legends, these young voices breathe new life into the mysteries of the cosmos, reminding us of the magic that unfolds when we look up at the sky. Join us for a heartwarming exploration of science, legend, and the imagination of the next generation.

    The Unfinished Story, "Chapter 11" by tangerine Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 4:10


    Unlock the mysteries of the ancient code with Lucía, Tom, Miss Elsa, Mr. James, and Professor Everwood in the latest chapter of "The Unfinished Story"! Join us as they venture into a new world of wonder and excitement. Don't miss out—tune in now!

    The Unfinished Story "Chapters 9 & 10" by tangerine Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 5:14


    In the latest episode of "The Unfinished Story," our explorers, joined by Professor Everwood, venture into the Miami Shores forest to uncover a hidden treasure beneath the oldest tree. A mysterious riddle written in Arabic presents the next challenge in their adventure. Will they decipher the clues and unlock the secrets of the past? Tune in to find out.

    Story Time. "Bark, George" by Jules Feiffer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 3:08


    A hilarious, subversive story about a dog who can't . . . bark! 

    The Unfinished Story "Chapter 8" by tangerine Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 5:23


    Join a new journey with Lucía, Tom, Mr. James, and Ms. Elsa as they uncover the threads connecting dreams, family, and a worn beaded necklace. In this episode, Lucía's dream leads to a revelation, intertwining the Miami Shores Explorers Club, a beaded letter X, and the pieces of a mysterious map. Join us as the adventure unfolds and mysteries deepen. Don't miss out on the connections waiting to be discovered!

    "The Unfinished Story" chapter 7 by tangerine Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 5:02


    Dive into the latest episode of 'The Unfinished Story' as Lucía, Tom, Mr. James, and Ms. Elsa unravel mysteries in an antique shop.

    Story Time. “I am Enough” by Grace Byers, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 2:41


    An ode to loving who you are, respecting others and spreading kindness in the world.

    "The Unfinished Story" chapters 5 & 6 by tangerine Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 6:17


    In our last episode, Lucia's world turned upside down when Miss Elsa showed up at her doorstep with a black box. Lucia's heart raced as she thought she'd been caught, but what unfolded was beyond her wildest expectations. Get ready for two new chapters full of mystery and adventure.

    "The Unfinished Story" chapters 3 & 4 by tangerine Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 5:01


    In our last chapter, we embarked on a captivating adventure crafted by the creative minds of our school's families. The story has taken unexpected twists and turns. Our young heroine, Lucia, stumbled upon a mysterious message in a language foreign to her. Determined to unveil its secrets, she sought help, only to discover that this journey won't be a walk in the park.

    Story Time. “Little Pea” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Illustrated by Jen Corace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 4:02


    An amusing story to which picky eaters can relate! With a plot twist :)

    "The Unfinished Story" chapters 1 & 2 by tangerine Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 6:06


    tangerine Minds is happy to introduce a new and unique podcast series, where we are taking the stories crafted by our families, chapter by chapter, and bringing them to life. Let's dive into chapters 1 and 2 of our first episode of "The Unfinished Story".

    Story Time. “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 4:08


    Max, a mischievous little boy embarks in an imaginative journey to the fantastical realm inhabited by Wild things. An award winning book about childhood emotions and finding solace in familiar love.

    Modern Marvels!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 7:41


    Have you ever wonder how some of the incredible things around us came to be? From amazing skyscrapers to mind-blogging technology, the world is filled with modern marvels that make our live e better , easier and more fun!

    Thank you! A song by Tangerine Montessori children - End of the Year Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 3:56


    Our talented elementary class has put their hearts and creativity into crafting their very own song. It's a special song that expresses their gratitude and appreciation for all the wonderful things in their lives. Through their song, they remind us of the importance of being thankful for the simple joys, the loving relationships, and the experiences that shape our lives. It is a powerful message, delivered with the innocence and sincerity that only children can possess.

    Story Time. “Spoon” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Illustrated by Scott Magoon.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 5:30


    In this heartwarming tale, we follow the adventures of Spoon, a humble utensil who discovers the true value of being himself and appreciating his unique qualities.

    Bedtime Stories. “Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll” by Mr. Jay.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 6:58


    Ricky the rock can't roll with his friends , he feels sad but his friends won't give up… determined not to leave their friend behind they come up with imaginative solutions that highlight the power of perseverance, acceptance and real friendship.

    Bedtime Stories: “The Foolish Tortoise” by Richard Buckley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 3:48


    The foolish tortoise wants to move faster , so he decides to leave his heavy shell behind. But he soon realizes that he cannot live without it …

    Life is all about water

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 8:52


    March 22nd was World Water Day and it sparked a lively and interesting conversation in the classroom about water, where it comes from and what can we do to protect it . Our elementary children share facts, ideas and advice to conserve water and save our planet .

    Bedtime Stories: “Lost and Found” by Oliver Jeffers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 5:17


    Once there was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his door…

    Bedtime Stories. “Un nuevo amigo en la granja” by Gloria Baena

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 7:02


    Animals at the farm get excited about the arrival of a new friend from afar and learn that everyone is special as they are.

    Bedtime Stories. “Brave as Can Be” by Jo Witek and illustrated by Christine Roussey.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 5:15


    An empowering exploration of fears and how to overcome them.

    Bedtime Stories. “The Friend Ship” by Kat Yeh and illustrated by Chuck Groenink.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 6:21


    Sometimes what you are searching for is right in front of you … all you have to do is look.

    Magical Simple Machines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 8:10


    Learn a thing or two about simple machines! We use them everyday often without realizing . Our children explained what they have learned about their magic .

    Bedtime Stories. “Be Kind” by Pat Zietlow Miller.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 5:47


    Elementary children read stories out loud for the little ones. This ins is about speeding kindness . Enjoy!

    Bedtime Stories. “Maria Montessori” -Little People, Big Dreams- by Maria Isabel Sánchez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 4:19


    Stories read by Tangerine Montessori Elementary kids for kids.

    Bedtime Stories. “Life Doesn't Frighten Me” a poem by Maya Angelou.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 2:30


    Elementary children and teachers read stories out load for the little ones. This one is to honor Black History Month. Enjoy!

    Life cycle and adorable chicks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 10:54


    Elementary children and teachers share their amazing experience learning about the life cycle through the hatching of eggs in the classroom.

    Bedtime Stories. “Strictly NO Elephants” by Lisa Mantchev.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 3:39


    Stories read by Tangerine Montessori children and teachers for the little ones.

    Make a Wish!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 4:11


    Tangerine children share some of their wishes for the New Year 2022.

    Bedtime Stories. “The Perfect Present” by Fiona Roberton.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 7:59


    Stories read by Tangerine Montessori children and teachers for the little ones.

    Bedtime stories. “Spider Woman Teaches the Navajo”- A Navajo Tale.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 6:04


    Stories read by Tangerine Montessori Elementary children and teachers for the little ones .

    The Amazing Human Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 14:38


    Our Elementary children share what they have learned about the most incredible machine there is: the human body! Don't miss out this episode full of tips on how to stay healthy, incredible facts and two special and inspiring guests.

    Bedtime stories. “My Monster Mama Loves me so” by Laura Leuck.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 3:47


    Stories read by Tangerine Montessori Elementary children for the little ones.

    Climate change is here. What can we do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 21:43


    Our Tangerine children reflect on climate change , it's causes , consequences and come up with ideas on how to mitigate the change .

    Bedtime Stories. “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 4:47


    Stories read by Tangerine Montessori Elementary children for the little ones.

    Let's end the water crisis together!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 15:00


    Our Tangerine children give us advice about how to preserve our most precious resource on Earth: water.

    Bedtime stories. “Life” by Cynthia Rylant and Brendan Wenzel.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 2:37


    Stories read by kids for kids.

    Superpowerful insects!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 17:29


    Our Kindergarten and Elementary students tell us all about why insects have superpowers and how all bugs are insects but not all insects are bugs. A special guest also reminds us of the importance of bees.

    Bedtime stories. “The very quiet cricket” by Eric Carle.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 2:59


    Stories read out loud for kids by kids

    Protecting endangered animals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 10:44


    Our children walk us through what they learned in their endangered species project, and a special guest from our Tangerine parent community gives us more tips on what all of us can do every day.

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