-What is a Montessori assistant -- what is his/her role? -What happens when an assistant disagrees with a head teacher or guide -- and what happens when real conflict arises between them? -Should assistants speak with parents, or is that solely the job of the head Montessori teacher or administrators?

These and other big questions about assistants in the Montessori classroom are asked and answered in this super practical yet also deep discussion about the job of an assistant.

Episode is especially for teachers and administrators (and curious parents) of children from birth through elementary.

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 strong emotions.

"The real preparation for education is a study of one's self." Maria Montessori

"When you see good, collect yourself and absorb what you've witnessed. When you see what is ungood, allow yourself to feel the upset and then look within." -adaptation of Xunzi, student of Confucius

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 — longtime Montessori educator, school owner, and mom — shares her experience running a chill, home-like Montessori school that no doubt often brought on this kind of parent feedback.

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 #parents #teachers #knowthyself

So many parents choose Montessori school for their children’s preschool and kindergarten years, but what about Montessori for elementary and beyond? 

What happens when you lose your cool on your child? How do you get along with your significant other when there is disagreement? Any concerns about Montessori? These and more questions discussed with four Montessori dads.

From The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/dads-talk-montessori-and-parenting

"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

"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...

Permission 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

One little change can have an impact.