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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. Normalization with Ginni Sackett

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 75

    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…

  2. Montessori Color Box

    · 20 min · Episode 74

    "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

  3. Parenting Comparisons

    · 53 min · Episode 73

    "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…

  4. indoctrination

    · 40 min · Episode 72

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

  5. The Montessori Giant

    · 23 min · Episode 71

    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

  6. Messy Montessori

    · 48 min · Episode 70

    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

  7. Put your child to work

    · 35 min · Episode 69

    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.

  8. How to Raise Successful People with Esther Wojcicki

    · 51 min · Episode 68

    "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…

  9. Who said it?

    · 20 min · Episode 67

    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…

  10. Music in Montessori with Sanford Jones

    · 49 min · Episode 66

    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…

  11. Independence - Could Your Child Ride This Subway?

    · 7:17 · Episode 65

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

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

    · 43 min

    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…

  13. Parenting and Teaching - Observation

    · 14 min · Episode 63

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

  14. It's time to say "No"

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 62

    A 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:…

  15. Out in the World with a Montessori Parent

    · 46 min · Episode 61

    A 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:…

  16. 4 funny and meaningful Montessori quotes

    · 11 min · Episode 60

    A peek into Maria Montessori's silly side Episode page with sources: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/4-funny-and-meaningful-montessori-quotes

  17. The Science of Montessori with Professor Angeline Lillard

    · 56 min · Episode 59

    What 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…

  18. Color Competition - Montessori Peace and Politics

    · 26 min · Episode 58

    "Within the child lies the fate of the future." Maria Montessori

  19. What are Montessori Materials? with Ginni Sackett

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 57

    A deep-dive conversation with the independent-minded and hugely experienced Ginni Sackett, Director of Pedagogy at Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)…

  20. Spilled juice and a Montessori secret

    · 25 min · Episode 56

    Letting children have their own little adventures | for parents and teachers who want to help raise unique individuals #parenting #teaching #growing…

  21. Pandemic Pods and Montessori Micro-Schools

    · 47 min · Episode 55

    "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…

  22. Montessori Discipline

    · 28 min · Episode 54

    "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

  23. Montessori - Getting to the Heart of It

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 53

    "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…

  24. Education for Life, with Montessori Trainer Ann Velasco

    · 38 min · Episode 52

    Meet 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…

  25. Take a Break

    · 24 min · Episode 51

    Three ways to lessen the stress and better enjoy the now...

  26. Patience

    · 43 min · Episode 50

    How 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…

  27. Hold On To The Good

    · 33 min · Episode 49

    How 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...…

  28. To Structure Or Not To Structure?

    · 28 min · Episode 48

    Montessori-ish Mom Christina Clemer on how to Montessori at home with younger children | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/to-structure-or-not-to-structure

  29. The School of the Future

    · 23 min · Episode 47

    When schools finally reopen, which one will you be sending your child to? Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/the-school-of-the-future

  30. Cold soup, a Montessori story

    · 14 min · Episode 46

    Back in 1915, Maria Montessori shared a short but powerful experience. Show episode, with links: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/cold-soup

  31. Success and Acton Academy with Jeff Sandefer

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 45

    "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 |…

  32. Montessori at Home for Working Parents

    · 38 min · Episode 44

    "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…

  33. Montessori School Insights from Hong Kong

    · 44 min · Episode 43

    "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…

  34. What's Really Going On? Coronavirus (COVID-19) with Dr. Amesh Adalja

    · 28 min · Episode 42

    "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,…

  35. Learning at Home, Montessori Style: Practical Life

    · 10 min · Episode 41

    Short 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…

  36. The Voice of Students (stuck at home)

    · 56 min · Episode 40

    With school closed and social distancing in effect, students share their experience and advice MontessoriEducation.com

  37. Coronavirus and Children (with Mystery Doug)

    · 40 min · Episode 39

    A 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?…

  38. Montessori, Toddlers — and Simone Davies

    · 47 min · Episode 38

    Stories and guidance from Simone's 15+ years of experience as a Montessori parent of two and teacher of thousands...

  39. Montessori and The White House

    · 27 min · Episode 37

    Montessori vs. Traditional ... and the consequences

  40. 3 Stories from a Montessori Teacher

    · 38 min · Episode 36

    Alessandra 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.

  41. Montessori at Home

    · 24 min · Episode 35

    Four suggestions on being more Montessori at home (without turning your living room into a classroom)

  42. Being with Children | Silvia Dubovoy

    · 33 min · Episode 34

    Seeing the child, and ourselves, with clear eyes montessorieducation.com/podcast/being-with-children-silvia-dubovoy

  43. Too Independent?

    · 20 min · Episode 33

    How to handle the strong-willed child

  44. Play | Peter Gray

    · 47 min · Episode 32

    Do children need more play — without adults around?

  45. Mr. Rogers, a role model

    · 12 min · Episode 31

    "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...

  46. Does Montessori School Make A Difference?

    · 42 min · Episode 30

    William 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.

  47. Acknowledging Emotions

    · 22 min · Episode 29

    The importance and how-to of mirroring feelings

  48. The Spirit of Montessori | Sanford Jones

    · 44 min · Episode 28

    What if you could learn from an individual with literally a half century of experience in Montessori? Meet Sanford Jones.

  49. The Crying Boy & The Montessori Witch

    · 13 min · Episode 27

    The first time I visited a Montessori school, what I saw made me sick.

  50. A Dad's Perspective: Parenting Values

    · 41 min · Episode 26 · Explicit

    "How do I deal with each day-to-day issue that comes up with my children, while also helping to instill values that last?"

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