Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy

Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy episodes:

• 04.24.2024

  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 McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/kennedy-the-plant-masters-of-the-house

  
• 03.06.2024

  Lower Your Voice

  One little change can have an impact.

  
• 02.06.2024

  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 Montessori education and later success in business? Our guest today, the ed-tech entrepreneur William Kelly, thinks there...

  
• 01.02.2024

  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 of three grown children, and great advocate of Magda Gerber’s Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE).

  
• 11.30.2023

  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.montessorieducation.com/podcast/ragnar-at-the-zoo -The Montessori Club | https://www.skool.com/montessori/about

  
• 11.07.2023

  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 Montessori school vs traditional school.

  
• 10.11.2023

  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 horrific attack on Israel -- really on all civilized human beings -- her talk is well...

  
• 09.12.2023

  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 young children have, if any? -What happens after Montessori school? -How do we do Montessori at home?

  
• 08.22.2023

  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..

  
• 06.20.2023

  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.

  
• 05.23.2023

  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.montessorieducation.com/podcast/parent-questions-independence-anxiety

  
• 05.02.2023

  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 joins us as we dive into fantasy, imagination, pretend play and more in Montessori schools, homes,...

  
• 03.21.2023

  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 1960s, when she and her husband started Alexander Montessori School in Miami, Florida.

  
• 03.07.2023

  Are Playpens Montessori?

  Good, bad, in the middle, maybe even horrible ... https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/are-playpens-montessori

  
• 02.07.2023

  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 his last name for this discussion, has been an elementary school teacher for the...

  
• 01.17.2023

  Montessori Pushback

  Taking 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?...

  
• 01.03.2023

  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 incredibly experienced Amukta Mahapatra -- 50 years in education -- about how children learn in...

  
• 12.13.2022

  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 ALONE Contact: https://www.montessorieducation.com/contact Contribute: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=639773c41ee84e79cbb05c77&websiteId;=589dd58517bffc8381e12ba6

  
• 11.22.2022

  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 all about in Montessori school, with trainer Sandra Girlato...

  
• 11.01.2022

  Interview with Maria Montessori

  Maria 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

  
• 10.11.2022

  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.com/podcast/montessori-school-why-is-my-child-washing-dishes-all-day

  
• 09.20.2022

  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, teacher and teacher-trainer Ginni Sackett shares her decades of experience to help bring the calm when...

  
• 08.30.2022

  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 unusual. What followed would change the world forever.. “I think my never-to-be-forgotten impression was...

  
• 08.09.2022

  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 80s. She has A LOT of wisdom to share about children. A few topics in...

  
• 07.20.2022

  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.)

  
• 06.28.2022

  Montessori for Ages 0-3 | with Trainer Gabriela Velazquez

  Montessori babies. Montessori infants. Montessori toddlers. Whatever the title for the child, this discussion covers what is Montessori for the earliest -- and most developmentally important -- years of life.

  
• 06.07.2022

  Zero Kisses! Montessori Spindle Box

  The joy of learning math in Montessori

  
• 05.17.2022

  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-veteran Montessorian Mary Ellen Maunz: -Are academics even considered important in Montessori? -How are...

  
• 04.26.2022

  Montessori and My Newborn

  Knowledge is power and a fear alleviator.

  
• 04.05.2022

  Montessori Adolescence (Teenagers), with Paula Lillard Preschlack

  What is Montessori like for teenagers (~ages 12 to 18), in middle school and high school?

  
• 03.15.2022

  Mistakes and their Correction, by Maria Montessori

  How do we correct children? Maria Montessori has an answer.

  
• 02.23.2022

  Former Inmate Big Herc Talks Prison, Childhood, and Race

  Meet 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 —...

  
• 02.02.2022

  Meet Rachel

  A disorganized girl, and how she became organized

  
• 01.12.2022

  Montessori Births

  Follow the mother.

  
• 12.14.2021

  A Merry Montessori Christmas

  Let's all chill and enjoy this holiday season with children..

  
• 11.23.2021

  HISTORY with Professor Daileader

  "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...

  
• 11.02.2021

  The Montessori Spider

  You ever get annoyed at a child?

  
• 10.05.2021

  Normalization with Ginni Sackett

  If 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...

  
• 09.07.2021

  Montessori Color Box

  "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

  
• 08.17.2021

  Parenting Comparisons

  "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...

  
• 08.03.2021

  indoctrination

  Have you ever pushed your beliefs on a child? I definitely have.. https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/indoctrination

  
• 06.01.2021

  The Montessori Giant

  Have 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

  
• 05.11.2021

  Messy Montessori

  A 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

  
• 04.27.2021

  Put your child to work

  Society 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.

  
• 04.12.2021

  How to Raise Successful People with Esther Wojcicki

  "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;...

  
• 03.30.2021

  Who said it?

  Some 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...

  
• 03.16.2021

  Music in Montessori with Sanford Jones

  The 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...

  
• 03.02.2021

  Independence - Could Your Child Ride This Subway?

  Giving children and students a bit more space to be independent, at whatever age...

  
• 02.16.2021

  Is Montessori just for little kids? A close look at Montessori elementary

  50-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...

  
• 02.03.2021

  Parenting and Teaching - Observation

  “Look at the child.” Maria Montessori Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/observation