PODCAST: Duhovka: Montessori education from nursery to secondary school

Listen to the podcast and discover the world of Montessori education with guests Klára Hannová and Veronika Thomson from Duhovka Institute.

Welcome to another episode of the naBOSo mluVÍ podcast, where this time we’ll be focusing on the Montessori education system. naBOSo founder Andy Součková spoke with guests Klára Hannová and Veronika Thomson from Duhovka Group.

Duhovka Group offers a Czech-English Montessori education system from nursery through to secondary school. Their motto, ‘we respect, we create, we discover, we grow’, reflects the values of Montessori pedagogy—values they don’t just promote, but truly live by.

We’ll explore what a typical day in the classroom looks like, with an emphasis on natural learning, movement, and time outdoors in all weathers. Our guests will also share practical tips for parents when starting nursery, and reveal what makes Duhovka unique.

Join us and discover the world of Montessori education with inspiring guests.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about:

Introduction and guest welcome (0:00)
What does Montessori mean? (1:29)
How to prepare your child for starting nursery (3:13)
What sets Duhovka apart from other nurseries and schools? (9:40)
How many children and teachers are in a class, and what is the nursery routine like? (13:02)
Is movement and time outdoors important in Montessori? (17:12)
What are Montessori methods and philosophy? (20:04)
What is Duhovka Institute and how do you become a lecturer? (21:51)
Why are there mixed-age children in classes? (27:07)
How to choose a good Montessori school (31:50)
How does communication work between children and lecturers? (36:06)
What is Montessori secondary school like? (38:35)
Seminars and workshops for parents, teachers and the public (40:16)