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Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy

Jesse McCarthy

125 episodes

A Montessori podcast for parents and teachers about raising children and educating students while bettering ourselves alongside them

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  1. Bad Daddy

    · 6:36 · Episode 125

    Sometimes you got to be the bad guy (or gal).

  2. Montessori - Things Fall

    · 8:00 · Episode 124

    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 up? The reality is, real perfection includes falling down. And…

  3. You Can't Force Growth

    · 12 min · Episode 123

    What a missing boy taught me about childhood

  4. The Swearing Boy, and Other Stories with Sandra Girlato

    · 57 min · Episode 122

    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 parent, what to do with a child who won't put on her shoes before leaving the…

  5. Am I doing what's right for my baby?

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 121

    "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 Velazquez Gaby is a longtime mom, AMI Montessori trainer for ages…

  6. The Montessori Assistant with Kate & Terry Millie

    · 44 min · Episode 120

    -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…

  7. It's not about the chicken fingers

    · 19 min · Episode 119 · Explicit

    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…

  8. Laid-back, Family-centered Montessori | with Bridget Dangel

    · 40 min · Episode 118

    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…

  9. Reforming the Reformers (The Lego Box)

    · 16 min · Episode 117 · Explicit

    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

  10. Montessori Elementary School - Is It Any Good?

    · 55 min · Episode 116

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

  11. Dads Talk Montessori and Parenting

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 115

    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…

  12. Treat Children Like Guests (Not As Suspect)

    · 11 min · Episode 114

    "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

  13. For Toddler Parents | with Claudia Alvarez

    · 30 min · Episode 113

    "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...

  14. Kennedy and the Plant - Masters of the House

    · 14 min · Episode 112

    Permission not needed. I asked my wife, "Did you tell Kennedy to do that??" Nope. -from The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy |…

  15. Lower Your Voice

    · 12 min · Episode 111

    One little change can have an impact.

  16. Montessori - Entrepreneurs in the Making

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 110

    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…

  17. What is RIE? with Janet Lansbury

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 109

    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…

  18. Ragnar (19 mos) at the Zoo | Jesse McCarthy

    · 17 min · Episode 108

    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 |…

  19. New Montessori Research

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 107

    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.

  20. Education as a Help to Life - Maria Montessori

    · 16 min · Episode 106

    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…

  21. Screen time, Montessori at home, and one more

    · 26 min · Episode 105

    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…

  22. Dropped Stitches - Montessori

    · 16 min · Episode 104

    "The real preparation for education is a study of one's self." Maria Montessori Gaining big from Maria Montessori's story about Granny..

  23. Stop Playing The Game - Gordon McNeill, Elite Educator

    · 59 min · Episode 103

    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.

  24. Parent Questions: Independence and Anxiety

    · 11 min · Episode 102

    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

  25. Fantasy and Children

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 101

    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…

  26. 60 Years in Montessori - Mrs. Beverley McGhee

    · 50 min · Episode 100

    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…

  27. Are Playpens Montessori?

    · 30 min · Episode 99

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

  28. The Reality of Public School (vs Montessori)

    · 52 min · Episode 98

    "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…

  29. Montessori Pushback

    · 33 min · Episode 97 · Explicit

    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…

  30. Montessori Learning with Amukta Mahapatra

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 96

    "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…

  31. Montessori Toy Story

    · 20 min · Episode 95

    "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:…

  32. Montessori "Academics" with Sandra Girlato

    · 48 min · Episode 94

    "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...

  33. Interview with Maria Montessori

    · 27 min · Episode 93

    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…

  34. Montessori School - Why Is My Child Washing Dishes All Day?!

    · 2:25 · Episode 92 · Explicit

    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

  35. Calm in Chaos

    · 50 min · Episode 91 · Explicit

    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…

  36. Montessori - an Origin Story

    · 14 min · Episode 90

    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…

  37. The Inner Being with Montessori Trainer Zarin Malva

    · 56 min · Episode 89

    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…

  38. The Scientist, The Mountaineer, The Athenian (and La Casa)

    · 23 min · Episode 88

    Two examples of when things didn't go so well with children, and one when they did. (And a secret.)

  39. Montessori for Ages 0-3 | with Trainer Gabriela Velazquez

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 87

    Montessori babies - Montessori infants - Montessori toddlers. What is Montessori for the earliest -- and most developmentally important -- years of life.

  40. Zero Kisses! Montessori Spindle Box

    · 22 min · Episode 86

    The joy of learning math in Montessori

  41. Reading and Writing in Montessori

    · 42 min · Episode 85

    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…

  42. Montessori and My Newborn

    · 22 min · Episode 84 · Explicit

    Knowledge is power and a fear alleviator.

  43. Montessori Adolescence (Teenagers), with Paula Lillard Preschlack

    · 55 min · Episode 83

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

  44. Mistakes and their Correction, by Maria Montessori

    · 27 min · Episode 82

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

  45. Former Inmate Big Herc Talks Prison, Childhood, and Race

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 81 · Explicit

    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…

  46. Meet Rachel

    · 7:29 · Episode 80

    A disorganized girl, and how she became organized

  47. Montessori Births

    · 2 h 03 min · Episode 79

    Follow the mother.

  48. A Merry Montessori Christmas

    · 15 min · Episode 78

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

  49. HISTORY with Professor Daileader

    · 50 min · Episode 77

    "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…

  50. The Montessori Spider

    · 9:50 · Episode 76

    You ever get annoyed at a child?

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