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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Is Montessori just for little kids? A close look at Montessori elementary
February 16, 2021 22:54 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB50-year-veteran teacher Debby Thompson shares her insights into Montessori elementary. Topics range from academics and “Cosmic education” to independence and rules in the Montessori elementary classroom, with many challenging questions answered along the way: -What is the difference between Montessori preschool / kindergarten and Montessori elementary? -How do Montessori elementary teachers get children to do work? -What happens in Montessori elementary if/when a child is bored? -W...
Parenting and Teaching - Observation
February 03, 2021 01:59 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB“Look at the child.” Maria Montessori Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/observation
It’s time to say “No”
January 20, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBA growing number of parents and teachers believe you should never tell a child “No.” Do you agree? Conversation about toddler boundaries with Claudia Alvarez, Montessori guide of 25+ years... Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/time-to-say-no
Pride and the Me box
January 05, 2021 12:02 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB"when we are gathered about them [children], we feel warmed by that flame of life which is there" -Maria Montessori You know that look on a young child’s face when he or she is just beaming with pride over an accomplishment? Maybe we should be experiencing more such moments ourselves, as adults.. "It's time to celebrate what we're doing right in life, instead of brooding over what we're getting wrong." Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/pride-and-the-me-box
Out in the World with a Montessori Parent
December 07, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 86.4 MBA conversation with father-of-two Troy Rivas about exploring nature, parenting with purpose, expressing our emotions around children, gaining from Montessori, and more Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/out-in-the-world-with-a-montessori-parent | Troy's Instagram: @troymulous
4 funny and meaningful Montessori quotes
November 23, 2020 13:30 - 11 minutes - 22.6 MBA peek into Maria Montessori's silly side Episode page with sources: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/4-funny-and-meaningful-montessori-quotes
The Science of Montessori with Professor Angeline Lillard
November 10, 2020 17:38 - 56 minutes - 105 MBWhat does the research say about Montessori school? A conversation with Professor Angeline Lillard, author of 'Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius' and well-known researcher of Montessori education https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/the-science-of-montessori-professor-angeline-lillard For research mentioned during the episode, visit https://www.montessori-science.org
Color Competition - Montessori Peace and Politics
November 03, 2020 02:00 - 25 minutes - 36.3 MB"Within the child lies the fate of the future.” Maria Montessori
Montessori Materials with Ginni Sackett
October 13, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBWhat are Montessori materials? A conversation with the independent-minded and hugely experienced Ginni Sackett, Director of Pedagogy at Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-materials-with-ginni-sackett
What are Montessori Materials? with Ginni Sackett
October 13, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBA deep-dive conversation with the independent-minded and hugely experienced Ginni Sackett, Director of Pedagogy at Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-materials-with-ginni-sackett
Spilled juice and a Montessori secret
September 29, 2020 15:57 - 25 minutes - 35.8 MBLetting children have their own little adventures | for parents and teachers who want to help raise unique individuals #parenting #teaching #growing https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/spilled-juice-and-a-montessori-secret
Pandemic Pods and Montessori Micro-Schools
September 15, 2020 23:11 - 46 minutes - 65.1 MB"You are saving our sanity ... even our marriages!" Micro-school mom to her child's in-home teacher Curious about options outside of "normal" online schooling and in-person classrooms? This discussion with Alejandra Tryon — Montessori teacher, consultant, and micro-school master — is for you.
Montessori Discipline
September 02, 2020 01:45 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB"I have myself, sometimes, been too severe with a child." -Dr. Maria Montessori How to get your child to listen, by choice | https://courses.montessorieducation.com/p/discipline
Montessori - Getting to the Heart of It
August 18, 2020 16:35 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB"In these Montessori classrooms, their souls are rejoicing." Ruchira Fernando To some, these words might sound a little overdramatic. But for those who know Montessori, they’re not at all. So what really is Montessori education? If you’re interested in getting at the heart of it all, so what Montessori actually looks and feels like in a very personal way — versus the traditional, old-school approach to learning — you'll want to listen in to this fascinating conversation with Ruchira Fern...
Education for Life, with Montessori Trainer Ann Velasco
August 04, 2020 11:46 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBMeet Ann Velasco... a former Montessori child; a parent of a now-grown Montessori daughter; a former Montessori teacher of 3- to 9-year-olds; and, since 2014, a Montessori trainer of future teachers. Ann is the real deal. Topics include independence and confidence, being better observers of and models for children, implementing an awesome technique for handling conflict, and more. https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/education-for-life-with-montessori-trainer-ann-velasco
Take a Break
July 14, 2020 11:59 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBThree ways to lessen the stress and better enjoy the now...
Patience
June 30, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBHow do we slow down, with children ourselves? A conversation with Jennifer Rogers — a Montessori teacher of over two decades, a mother of three children (age 18, 15, 11), and a writer of popular parenting and teaching articles (and a book), including Why Wait. Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/patience-jennifer-rogers
Hold On To The Good
June 16, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBHow do I cut through all the craziness in our culture — among the peer pressure of tribal sides and simplistic hashtags — to find my own voice? Seeking justice and speaking up in a not-so-simple society... https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/hold-on-to-the-good
To Structure Or Not To Structure?
June 02, 2020 13:11 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBMontessori-ish Mom Christina Clemer on how to Montessori at home with younger children | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/to-structure-or-not-to-structure
The School of the Future
May 19, 2020 23:11 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBWhen schools finally reopen, which one will you be sending your child to? Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/the-school-of-the-future
Cold soup, a Montessori story
May 05, 2020 18:53 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBBack in 1915, Maria Montessori shared a short but powerful experience. Show episode, with links: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/cold-soup
Success and Acton Academy with Jeff Sandefer
April 28, 2020 15:57 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB"Grit beats IQ every time." Jeff Sandefer, co-founder of the Acton network of 270+ schools Jesse McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/success-acton-academy-jeff-sandefer Jeff Sandefer | https://www.actonacademy.org
Montessori at Home for Working Parents
April 21, 2020 14:53 - 37 minutes - 55.5 MB"Having a routine saves your life." Listen in as Daniela Monteiro -- longtime Montessori teacher and parent of two, a 9-month-old and an almost 3-year-old -- shares her experiences and insights as a working parent at home with the children. The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy, https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-at-home-for-working-parents Daniela Monteiro, https://www.instagram.com/educare.mamamontessori
Montessori School Insights from Hong Kong
April 14, 2020 11:45 - 43 minutes - 60 MB"We just completed our ninth week of school closures..." Meet Karin Ann, co-founder of the International Montessori School of Hong Kong (IMS), a community of four campuses with ~1,000 children from ages 2 to 12 Episode page | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-school-insights-from-hong-kong IMS | https://www.ims.edu.hk
What’s Really Going On? Coronavirus (COVID-19) with Dr. Amesh Adalja
April 07, 2020 19:11 - 28 minutes - 51.8 MB“You might see a headline that says, ‘Deaths Double In This Town’, and they really just went up from two to four. ... It’s important to go beyond the headlines.” Open conversation with Johns Hopkins’ Dr. Amesh Adalja, an expert on infectious diseases and pandemics who has recently been making the rounds on all the major news networks, from CNN to MSNBC to FOX. -from the Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com
Learning at Home, Montessori Style: Practical Life
March 31, 2020 19:57 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBShort and sweet guidance for parents during these strange stuck-at-home times... Jesse McCarthy | MontessoriEducation.com Links: -For more on washing a table at home, Montessori style, visit https://www.montessorieducation.com/blog/washing-a-table-at-home-montessori-style -For more on practical life generally, visit https://montessoriguide.org
The Voice of Students (stuck at home)
March 22, 2020 12:24 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBWith school closed and social distancing in effect, students share their experience and advice MontessoriEducation.com
Coronavirus and Children (with Mystery Doug)
March 15, 2020 23:10 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBA discussion on the Coronavirus with children’s science idol and Montessori parent, Doug Peltz What is coronavirus in simple terms? How do I talk with children about it? What do I do at home given schools are closed? Jesse McCarthy | MontessoriEducation.com Doug Peltz | Mystery.org
Montessori, Toddlers — and Simone Davies
February 26, 2020 14:18 - 46 minutes - 65.4 MBStories and guidance from Simone's 15+ years of experience as a Montessori parent of two and teacher of thousands...
Montessori and The White House
February 19, 2020 20:40 - 26 minutes - 37.8 MBMontessori vs. Traditional ... and the consequences
3 Stories from a Montessori Teacher
January 28, 2020 04:34 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBAlessandra Aristimuno offers a peek into her mixed-age Montessori classroom, with children from ~3 to 6 years old, and shares some guidance for parents and fellow Montessori teachers.
Montessori at Home
January 15, 2020 03:43 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBFour suggestions on being more Montessori at home (without turning your living room into a classroom)
Being with Children | Silvia Dubovoy
December 21, 2019 22:36 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBSeeing the child, and ourselves, with clear eyes montessorieducation.com/podcast/being-with-children-silvia-dubovoy
Too Independent?
December 11, 2019 07:21 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBHow to handle the strong-willed child
Play | Peter Gray
November 25, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBDo children need more play — without adults around?
Mr. Rogers, a role model
November 13, 2019 03:03 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MB"There’s no person in the whole world like you." Mr. Rogers A thank you to Mr. Fred Rogers for what he’s done for children, and for us all...
Does Montessori School Make A Difference?
October 28, 2019 23:57 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWilliam Kelly talks about how his Montessori schooling, from preschool to junior high, helped him develop into a successful educational-technology entrepreneur and a flourishing human being.
Acknowledging Emotions
October 17, 2019 02:32 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThe importance and how-to of mirroring feelings
The Spirit of Montessori | Sanford Jones
September 26, 2019 15:36 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBWhat if you could learn from an individual with literally a half century of experience in Montessori? Meet Sanford Jones.
The Crying Boy & The Montessori Witch
September 16, 2019 16:26 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBThe first time I visited a Montessori school, what I saw made me sick.
A Dad’s Perspective: Parenting Values
August 28, 2019 20:18 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB"How do I deal with each day-to-day issue that comes up with my children, while also helping to instill values that last?"
Tyranny of the Should
August 16, 2019 00:38 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MBEver feel like you *should* be doing better?
Real-Life Montessori | Simone Davies
July 30, 2019 23:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBExploring sometimes challenging topics in Montessori, both at school and in the home
Instead of "Good Job"
July 18, 2019 18:53 - 13 minutes - 27.4 MB“I get that I shouldn’t say ‘good job’ all the time, but then *what do I say*?”
A Montessori Mom Of Two
June 27, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MB“I haven’t made a school lunch since they were 6,” says Heike Larson, parent of now 10-year-old Henrik and 12-year-old Karina. Heike shares her experience and insight from about a decade in Montessori, both as a leader of a nationwide group of Montessori schools and as a Montessori mom of two fun-loving, industrious children.
Are All Montessori Schools The Same?
June 14, 2019 20:51 - 14 minutes - 29.1 MBSome “Montessori” schools are not what you might think, and this recording offers a few things to look out for.
Free-Range Kids & Culture | Lenore Skenazy
May 28, 2019 02:50 - 58 minutes - 108 MBAre you an overprotective parent? or maybe we’re all becoming an overly protective society? A discussion with Free-Range Kids author Lenore Skenazy about regaining confidence in children and in ourselves.
The Wandering Montessori Child
May 16, 2019 20:28 - 26 minutes - 48.1 MBThis episode is for parents and teachers who understandably wonder why children “wander” in Montessori classrooms — or, put more bluntly, it’s for those who’ve asked some form of the question “Why is that child, or my child, doing *nothing* in here?”
The Importance of Mothers
May 01, 2019 01:50 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis episode is for all the independent, hard-working mothers out there — like my own wonderful and loving mom, Monica LePort, who helped raise me and my brother during the ‘80s and ‘90s in California, at at time when spanking was normal, parents were concerned about stalkers on the street, and kids like me were acting up and getting injured just as they’ve probably been doing throughout time.
How Do I Become A Montessori Teacher?
April 16, 2019 01:14 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBHave you ever considered making Montessori a profession? Hear insights about the journey to becoming a great Montessori teacher.