Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 271 ratingsA Montessori podcast for parents and teachers about raising children and educating students while bettering ourselves alongside them
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Treat Children Like Guests (Not As Suspect)
June 26, 2024 11:10 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB"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 children -- and how we might change things around for the benefit of us all
For Toddler Parents | with Claudia Alvarez
May 21, 2024 09:57 - 30 minutes - 34.5 MB"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
April 24, 2024 11:05 - 13 minutes - 15.8 MBPermission not needed. I asked my wife, “Did you tell Kennedy to do that??” Nope. -from The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/kennedy-the-plant-masters-of-the-house
Montessori - Entrepreneurs in the Making
February 06, 2024 14:41 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBJeff Bezos was a Montessori child -- and became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history. Is there a connection between early Montessori education and later success in business? Our guest today, the ed-tech entrepreneur William Kelly, thinks there can be, if an individual chooses such a career path for his or her life. And Will himself is proof, being a former Montessori child who now attributes much of his success as an adult to his Montessori schooling. from The Montesso...
What is RIE? with Janet Lansbury
January 02, 2024 01:15 - 1 hour - 107 MBInterview with Janet Lansbury, author of 'No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame', host of 'Respectful Parenting - Unruffled Podcast', mother of three grown children, and great advocate of Magda Gerber’s Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE).
Ragnar (19 mos) at the Zoo | Jesse McCarthy
November 30, 2023 01:34 - 16 minutes - 15 MBAn example of how I interact with my toddler son #montessori #toddlers #freedom -The Montessori Education Podcast | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/ragnar-at-the-zoo -The Montessori Club | https://www.skool.com/montessori/about
New Montessori Research
November 07, 2023 23:55 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn the show today are Angeline Lillard and Justus Randolph, two research professors who recently found some impressive results for children in Montessori school vs traditional school.
Education as a Help to Life - Maria Montessori
October 11, 2023 01:06 - 16 minutes - 31.7 MBIn the aftermath of the atrocities of WWII, Maria Montessori gave a speech. Given the current state of the world, especially with the recent horrific attack on Israel -- really on all civilized human beings -- her talk is well worth hearing. "... the monster does not come to life all of a sudden. It is not created in one moment, in one hour, in one week, even in one year."
Screen time, Montessori at home, and one more
September 12, 2023 12:55 - 26 minutes - 40.6 MBNo-nonsense answers to three Montessori parent questions from a live Q&A with Ginni Sackett and Jesse McCarthy: -How much screen time should young children have, if any? -What happens after Montessori school? -How do we do Montessori at home?
Dropped Stitches - Montessori
August 22, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 30.6 MB“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
June 20, 2023 14:09 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBFormer 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
May 23, 2023 15:26 - 10 minutes - 11.9 MBOne 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.montessorieducation.com/podcast/parent-questions-independence-anxiety
Fantasy and Children
May 02, 2023 23:46 - 59 minutes - 95.9 MBIs fantasy accepted in Montessori, or is it frowned upon, or is it welcomed with open arms? The wonderful returning guest Ms. Ginni Sackett joins us as we dive into fantasy, imagination, pretend play and more in Montessori schools, homes, and beyond. https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/fantasy-children
60 Years in Montessori - Mrs. Beverley McGhee
March 21, 2023 22:56 - 49 minutes - 37.4 MBA conversation with one of the most experienced Montessorians alive today. Mrs. Beverley McGhee is 94 years young and began in Montessori in the 1960s, when she and her husband started Alexander Montessori School in Miami, Florida.
Are Playpens Montessori?
March 07, 2023 11:55 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBGood, bad, in the middle, maybe even horrible ... https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/are-playpens-montessori
The Reality of Public School (vs Montessori)
February 07, 2023 20:05 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB“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 his last name for this discussion, has been an elementary school teacher for the past 10 years. But he’s recently started to question if what he and his public-school colleagues are doing is actually helping students — or holding them back. With his own two young children (a toddler and a 5-year-old) now in Montessori school, and their showing i...
Montessori Pushback
January 17, 2023 18:30 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBTaking on critical questions and feedback... -Can children be too confident? Should we be encouraging humility instead? -Are Montessori children stronger academically and socially and emotionally, etc. because they come from higher SES (socio economic status), i.e. from richer families? -Is it better to drill kids in school or allow them to follow their interests? -And more... From The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/monte...
Montessori Learning with Amukta Mahapatra
January 03, 2023 11:52 - 1 hour - 87 MB"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 incredibly experienced Amukta Mahapatra -- 50 years in education -- about how children learn in Montessori environments.
Montessori Toy Story
December 13, 2022 18:50 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MB"This is officer Johnston. Everything is alright, but I have your son in my car." Unwavering confidence — the child who decided to go shopping ALONE Contact: https://www.montessorieducation.com/contact Contribute: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=639773c41ee84e79cbb05c77&websiteId=589dd58517bffc8381e12ba6
Montessori "Academics" with Sandra Girlato
November 22, 2022 11:45 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB"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 all about in Montessori school, with trainer Sandra Girlato...
Interview with Maria Montessori
November 01, 2022 21:54 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBMaria Montessori talks about her Montessori schools: play vs. work, mixed ages, freedom and discipline -- and more. from The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy | transcript and references at https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/interview-with-maria-montessori
Montessori School - Why Is My Child Washing Dishes All Day?!
October 11, 2022 13:12 - 2 minutes - 3.35 MBA popular TV personality talked trash about Montessori. I decided to answer his complaint.. To watch the video, https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-school-why-is-my-child-washing-dishes-all-day
Calm in Chaos
September 20, 2022 16:25 - 49 minutes - 68.9 MBWhat do you do when things get crazy or seemingly out of control with children, whether in school or at home? Long-time Montessori parent, teacher and teacher-trainer Ginni Sackett shares her decades of experience to help bring the calm when all around seems to be chaos.
Montessori - an Origin Story
August 30, 2022 22:24 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBOne 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 unusual. What followed would change the world forever.. “I think my never-to-be-forgotten impression was that experienced by one who has made a discovery.” Maria Montessori
The Inner Being with Montessori Trainer Zarin Malva
August 09, 2022 19:05 - 56 minutes - 42.2 MBCurrently guiding teachers and parents in India (Mumbai), Zarin Malva has been working in Montessori education since her early 20s. She is now in her 80s. She has A LOT of wisdom to share about children. A few topics in the discussion: observation; obedience and discipline; freedom within limits; saying sorry; lying.
The Scientist, The Mountaineer, The Athenian (and La Casa)
July 20, 2022 02:44 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBTwo 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
June 28, 2022 15:52 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBMontessori babies - Montessori infants - Montessori toddlers. What is Montessori for the earliest -- and most developmentally important -- years of life.
Zero Kisses! Montessori Spindle Box
June 07, 2022 19:50 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBThe joy of learning math in Montessori
Reading and Writing in Montessori
May 17, 2022 13:21 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBA 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-veteran Montessorian Mary Ellen Maunz: -Are academics even considered important in Montessori? -How are reading and writing taught in a Montessori classroom? -How does Montessori compare to traditional school in reading and writing? -Is there anything parents can do with their children at home to excel in reading and writing?
Montessori and My Newborn
April 26, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBKnowledge is power and a fear alleviator.
Montessori Adolescence (Teenagers), with Paula Lillard Preschlack
April 05, 2022 13:07 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBWhat is Montessori like for teenagers (~ages 12 to 18), in middle school and high school?
Mistakes and their Correction, by Maria Montessori
March 15, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBHow do we correct children? Maria Montessori has an answer.
Former Inmate Big Herc Talks Prison, Childhood, and Race
February 23, 2022 02:04 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBMeet Marcus ‘Big Herc’ Timmons, armed robber turned upright mentor.. “I committed a bank robbery, broad daylight, with guns and ski masks.” Herc was eventually caught and locked up for nine years, and the experience changed his life forever — and for the better. During his time in jail Herc found purpose, eventually recreating himself into the man he is today. In this interview, Herc talks about his growth and shares his take on a few issues that are relevant for all of us: parents, teache...
Meet Rachel
February 02, 2022 00:42 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBA disorganized girl, and how she became organized
A Merry Montessori Christmas
December 14, 2021 21:53 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBLet's all chill and enjoy this holiday season with children..
HISTORY with Professor Daileader
November 23, 2021 11:17 - 49 minutes - 37.9 MB"When you're teaching there's nothing but teaching: you're in there, and it's you, and it's history, and it's students -- and everything else falls away." Meet Philip Daileader, star presenter at The Great Courses and lively history professor at William & Mary college
The Montessori Spider
November 02, 2021 17:10 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBYou ever get annoyed at a child?
Normalization with Ginni Sackett
October 05, 2021 18:12 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBIf you're a Montessori teacher who is having challenges in the classroom -- say you have a disruptive child, or a loud child, or maybe a room full of disruptive, loud children -- then this episode is for you. (And if you're just a curious parent, you'll gain some too.)
Montessori Color Box
September 07, 2021 10:02 - 19 minutes - 27.6 MB"We must open our eyes." Maria Montessori Taking a closer look at the Color Box or Color Tablets, a fascinating materials for preschool and kindergarten-aged children in the Montessori classroom
Parenting Comparisons
August 17, 2021 09:54 - 52 minutes - 73.3 MB"Before I had my own children I was always saying, 'I will never do that! I will never be a parent like that, I will never scream.' But of course life plans it a different way.” A conversation about comparing parenting styles with Lucie Tamasova, a Montessori parent and educator who’s seen A LOT, having lived and worked in Europe, Africa and America
indoctrination
August 03, 2021 12:21 - 39 minutes - 64.5 MBHave you ever pushed your beliefs on a child? I definitely have.. https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/indoctrination
The Montessori Giant
June 01, 2021 22:11 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MBHave you felt this kind of humiliation? A short story about giants, by Maria Montessori, with related guidance for parents and teachers on how to better prepare children's surroundings for independence, not dependence
Messy Montessori
May 11, 2021 17:24 - 47 minutes - 36 MBA mom & dad team, Amanda and Nathan Davis, share how according to them they “half ass” Montessori at home :-) Episode page at https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/messy-montessori
Put your child to work
April 27, 2021 23:11 - 35 minutes - 49 MBSociety today is filled with fake kitchens and fake tools for children at home, and with meaningless busywork and bubble tests for students in school. It's time for a shift in our values.
How to Raise Successful People with Esther Wojcicki
April 12, 2021 21:26 - 51 minutes - 92.6 MB"I had this goal: I wanted my kids to be independent." Esther Wojcicki Meet Esther, the star teacher known as "Woj" to her loving students in Palo Alto and the mom of three very successful children: Susan, CEO of YouTube; Anne, Cofounder/CEO of 23andMe; and Janet, an anthropologist and associate professor of pediatrics. Esther is also a big fan of Montessori. The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/how-to-raise-successful-peopl...
Who said it?
March 30, 2021 22:44 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBSome very famous people went to Montessori school as children, and they actually talk pretty highly about its impact on their lives. I wanted to share a few of these individuals with you but thought I’d do it in a different way, by playing a little game, if you’re up for it... Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/who-said-it
Music in Montessori with Sanford Jones
March 16, 2021 02:14 - 48 minutes - 67.8 MBThe talented, sweet-hearted Mr. Sanford Jones discusses all things music and Montessori — from his 50+ years in education — while also playing songs on the piano live for us all. If you’re a parent or a Montessori teacher who loves music or who is even just curious about it in children’s (and our own) lives, you won’t want to miss this discussion. See episode page for notes and photos: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/music-in-montessori
Independence - Could Your Child Ride This Subway?
March 02, 2021 22:23 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBGiving children and students a bit more space to be independent, at whatever age...