Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy
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Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy
A Montessori podcast for parents and teachers about raising children and educating students while bettering ourselves alongside them
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Montessori - Things Fall
In today’s Insta-worthy world, we tend to want to present things as always “perfect”. But in what fantasy land do children, or us adults, never mess u...

The Swearing Boy, and Other Stories with Sandra Girlato
As a teacher, what to do with a boy who’s cussing in the classroom?
Sandra Girlato’s got a funny and super insightful story on that.
As a...
Am I doing what's right for my baby?
“Remember that every day is a new day, and we can start again. Whatever you didn’t like from the day before just change it the following day.” Gaby Ve...
The Montessori Assistant with Kate & Terry Millie
-What is a Montessori assistant -- what is his/her role?
-What happens when an assistant disagrees with a head teacher or guide -- and what hap...
It's not about the chicken fingers
Sometimes what we think is the problem is not really the problem.
Digging deeper into the things that might stress us out, that might bring on s...
Laid-back, Family-centered Montessori | with Bridget Dangel
As a teacher or an administrator it’s wonderful to hear a mom or dad say, “I want to go back to school here.”
Today’s guest Bridget Dangel — lon...
Reforming the Reformers (The Lego Box)
We’re so focused on political life but what about our own personal lives?
As Maria Montessori said, “We all need to be changed.”
#children...
Montessori Elementary School - Is It Any Good?
So many parents choose Montessori school for their children’s preschool and kindergarten years, but what about Montessori for elementary and beyond?
Dads Talk Montessori and Parenting
What happens when you lose your cool on your child?
How do you get along with your significant other when there is disagreement?
Any con...
Treat Children Like Guests (Not As Suspect)
"A few days ago during pickup at our little schoolhouse, a mom shows up to get her daughter, who is 3 yrs old. ..."
A story about how we treat c...
For Toddler Parents | with Claudia Alvarez
"You don't have to go Instagram worthy to raise a child. That is a lie."
A Montessori OG, Claudia Alvarez, speaks to today’s moms and dads...
Kennedy and the Plant - Masters of the House
Permission not needed.
I asked my wife, “Did you tell Kennedy to do that??”
Nope.
-from The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse...
Montessori - Entrepreneurs in the Making
Jeff Bezos was a Montessori child -- and became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history.
Is there a connection between early Montess...
What is RIE? with Janet Lansbury
Interview with Janet Lansbury, author of 'No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame', host of 'Respectful Parenting - Unruffled Podcast', mother o...
Ragnar (19 mos) at the Zoo | Jesse McCarthy
An example of how I interact with my toddler son #montessori #toddlers #freedom
-The Montessori Education Podcast | https://www.montessorieduca...
New Montessori Research
On the show today are Angeline Lillard and Justus Randolph, two research professors who recently found some impressive results for children in Montess...
Education as a Help to Life - Maria Montessori
In the aftermath of the atrocities of WWII, Maria Montessori gave a speech.
Given the current state of the world, especially with the recent hor...
Screen time, Montessori at home, and one more
No-nonsense answers to three Montessori parent questions from a live Q&A with Ginni Sackett and Jesse McCarthy:
-How much screen time should you...
Dropped Stitches - Montessori
“The real preparation for education is a study of one’s self.” Maria Montessori
Gaining big from Maria Montessori’s story about Granny..
Stop Playing The Game - Gordon McNeill, Elite Educator
Former Dean of Students, Head of School and President of the ultra selective $50,000 a year Sage Hill high school talks education and parenting.
Parent Questions: Independence and Anxiety
One child is "too independent," the other has "high anxiety." What to do?
Clip from a parent Q&A at a recent live event..
https://www.mon...
Fantasy and Children
Is fantasy accepted in Montessori, or is it frowned upon, or is it welcomed with open arms?
The wonderful returning guest Ms. Ginni Sackett join...
60 Years in Montessori - Mrs. Beverley McGhee
A conversation with one of the most experienced Montessorians alive today.
Mrs. Beverley McGhee is 94 years young and began in Montessori in the...
Are Playpens Montessori?
Good, bad, in the middle, maybe even horrible ...
https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/are-playpens-montessori
The Reality of Public School (vs Montessori)
“I always thought I’d send my kids to public school. But I’m probably not going to do that now.”
Andrew, who understandably didn’t want to share...
Montessori Pushback
Taking on critical questions and feedback...
-Can children be too confident? Should we be encouraging humility instead?
-Are Montessori c...
Montessori Learning with Amukta Mahapatra
"The Montessori child is a constructor, not a consumer ... he’s not waiting to be told things."
Get ready for a wonderful discussion with the in...
Montessori Toy Story
"This is officer Johnston. Everything is alright, but I have your son in my car."
Unwavering confidence — the child who decided to go shopping A...
Montessori "Academics" with Sandra Girlato
"What's important for us is not to meet the needs of the curriculum. It's to meet the needs of your child."
A deep dive into what learning is al...
Interview with Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori talks about her Montessori schools: play vs. work, mixed ages, freedom and discipline -- and more.
from The Montessori Educatio...
Montessori School - Why Is My Child Washing Dishes All Day?!
A popular TV personality talked trash about Montessori. I decided to answer his complaint..
To watch the video, https://www.montessorieducation....
Calm in Chaos
What do you do when things get crazy or seemingly out of control with children, whether in school or at home?
Long-time Montessori parent, teach...
Montessori - an Origin Story
One chance day over a century ago, a young doctor named Maria Montessori was sitting in a classroom when she observed a child doing something very unu...
The Inner Being with Montessori Trainer Zarin Malva
Currently guiding teachers and parents in India (Mumbai), Zarin Malva has been working in Montessori education since her early 20s. She is now in her...
The Scientist, The Mountaineer, The Athenian (and La Casa)
Two examples of when things didn't go so well with children, and one when they did. (And a secret.)
Montessori for Ages 0-3 | with Trainer Gabriela Velazquez
Montessori babies - Montessori infants - Montessori toddlers. What is Montessori for the earliest -- and most developmentally important -- years of li...
Reading and Writing in Montessori
A deep dive into reading and writing in a Montessori classroom, as well as some tips for home. A few questions covered in this discussion with 50-year...