Welcome to The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy, where we talk raising children and educating students while bettering ourselves alongside them.
A couple popular episodes:
Episodes in order (newest to oldest):
A look into Montessori (vs conventional school) after preschool and kindergarten
Lose your cool on your child? Disagree with your significant other? Concerns about Montessori?
“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
How Montessori education can aid a child in business and beyond
Interview with the author of ‘No Bad Kids’ and host of ‘Unruffled Podcast’
An example of how I interact with my toddler son #montessori #toddlers #freedom
Impressive study results found for children in Montessori school (vs traditional)
“the monster does not come to life all of a sudden.” -Maria Montessori
“The real preparation for education is a study of one’s self.” Maria Montessori
One child is "too independent," the other has "high anxiety." What to do? Clip from a parent Q&A at live event..
Meet one of the most experienced Montessorians alive today..
“I always thought I’d send my kids to public school… But I’m probably not going to do that now.”
“The Montessori child is a constructor, not a consumer … he’s not waiting to be told things.”
A deep dive into what learning is all about in Montessori school
Maria Montessori talks about her Montessori schools: play vs. work, mixed ages, freedom and discipline — and more.
A popular TV personality talked trash about Montessori. I decided to answer his complaints.
Wisdom from a woman with 60+ years in Montessori | for parents & teachers
Two examples of when things didn’t go so well with children, and one when they did. (And a secret.)
Montessori infants, Montessori babies, Montessori toddlers | “[This] is the foundation of who we are as an adult.”
Montessori in middle school and high school?
How do we correct children? Maria Montessori has an answer.
Meet Marcus ‘Big Herc’ Timmons, armed robber turned upright mentor
Let’s all chill and enjoy this holiday season with the children in our lives..
“[Normalization] is the most important single result of our whole work.” Maria Montessori
“We must open our eyes.” Maria Montessori | a look into a fascinating material in the Montessori classroom
“Before I had my own children I was always saying, ‘I will never do that!’ … But of course life plans it a different way.” Lucie Tamasova
“I had this goal: I wanted my kids to be independent.” Esther Wojcicki, star teacher and mom of three girls: the CEO of YouTube, the CEO/Cofounder of 23andMe, and a professor
The talented and sweet-hearted Sanford Jones shares his 50+ years of musical experience with children
Giving children and students a bit more space to be independent
50-year-veteran teacher Debby Thompson shares her insights into Montessori elementary
A conversation with father-of-two Troy Rivas about exploring nature, parenting with purpose, expressing our emotions around children, gaining from Montessori and more
What does the research say about Montessori school?
“Within the child lies the fate of the future.” Maria Montessori
What are Montessori materials? A conversation with AMI’s Director of Pedagogy
Letting children have their own little adventures | #parenting #teaching #growing
“You are saving our sanity … even our marriages!” Micro-school mom
“In these Montessori classrooms, their souls are rejoicing.” Ruchira Fernando
Listen in to a discussion with a Montessori parent, teacher, and trainer of teachers.
Montessori-ish Mom Christina Clemer on how to Montessori at home with younger children
Back in 1915, Maria Montessori shared a short but powerful experience that reminds us to take a moment to focus on what’s important.
“Grit beats IQ every time.” Jeff Sandefer, co-founder of the Acton network of 270+ schools
“Having a routine saves your life.” Daniela Monteiro, Montessori teacher & parent of two
“We just completed our ninth week of school closures…” Meet Karin Ann, co-founder of a group of Montessori schools in Hong Kong with ~1,000 children from ages 2 to 12
Going beyond the headlines 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
Short and sweet guidance for parents during these strange stuck-at-home times…
With school closed and social distancing in effect, students share their experience and advice.
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?
Stories and guidance from Simone’s 15+ years as a Montessori parent of two and teacher of thousands
Alessandra Aristimuño 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.
Four suggestions on being more Montessori at home (without turning your living room into a classroom)
Ed-tech entrepreneur William Kelly discusses his Montessori schooling
Over 50 years of loving work in Montessori — and many more to come!
“The first time I visited a Montessori school, what I saw made me sick.”
Dealing with daily issues that come up with children while also helping to instill values that last
Exploring sometimes challenging topics in Montessori, at school & in the home
“I get that I shouldn’t say ‘good job’ all the time, but then *what do I say*?”
“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.
“Why is this child — or my child — doing *nothing* in this Montessori classroom?!”
This is for all the independent, hard-working mothers out there — like my wonderful and loving own mom. ❤
A discussion about transitioning out of Montessori into public school and the larger world
What do all these strange Montessori terms like “Practical Life” and “Prepared Environment” actually mean?
Parent communication, Montessori at home & more with Transparent Classroom
What parents can do to help (or hinder) their child’s development of self-esteem
An interview with Stacey Dee, experienced infant & toddler teacher who offers new parents (and all of us) some tips on attachment
An interview with Ben Messelbeck, a thoughtful & no-nonsense father who asks the tough questions on many parents’ minds
Raising peaceful children — with Claudia Lee, a Montessori teacher of 3- to 6-year-olds
Understanding Montessori education as a parent — and applying some of it in the home — is not always so simple. In this episode, we speak with Erin and Andrew Ranallo about their experimental journey from basically zero knowledge about Montessori, to effectively using Montessori ideas and practices with their own children, Steggie (age 4) and Elon (18 months).
Discussion with Berenice Saint-Saens, a Montessori educator of children from birth to 3 years, in both the classroom and the home
The Montessori Education Podcast, beginnings … Join in for our first conversation about Montessori teaching and parenting, with longtime educator Jesse McCarthy of MontessoriEducation.com and guest Alessandra Aristimuño, teacher in a Montessori Casa classroom of children ages 3 to 6 years
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Former head of elite $50k/yr. Sage Hill high school talks education & parenting