Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy

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

The Swearing Boy, and Other Stories with Sandra Girlato 06/04/2025

The Swearing Boy, and Other Stories with Sandra Girlato 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 house? Sandra got a story on that, too. How to get children to eat any kind of food? She's got one on that. How to help children care for others — genuinely, without lectures? She has a story around that, too. If you don’t know Sandra Girlato — mom; grandma; Montessori teacher; Director of Training at Canada’s Foundation for Montessori Education, the organization founded by the late Renilde Montessori, Maria Montessori’s youngest granddaughter — then it’s time to get to know her. Or at least to hear some of her awesomely insightful, and sometimes hilarious stories from over the last 30+ years of work with children. /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/36848050

Am I doing what's right for my baby? 04/30/2025

Am I doing what's right for my baby? “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 0-3, and the guest on our latest episode of The Montessori Education Podcast. A few of the topics/questions covered: ~“I just don’t have time — what do I do?” ~“Is my child behind language wise, and how do I aid him?” ~“Montessori at home — what’s that like?” ~”How do I help my child become a great eater?” “Did Maria Montessori herself have anything to say about early eating, e.g. baby-led weening?” /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/36370830

The Montessori Assistant with Kate & Terry Millie 03/04/2025

The Montessori Assistant with Kate & Terry Millie -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. /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/35537595

It's not about the chicken fingers 02/02/2025

It's not about the chicken fingers 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 /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/35112325

Laid-back, Family-centered Montessori | with Bridget Dangel 12/16/2024

Laid-back, Family-centered Montessori | with Bridget Dangel 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. /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/34466495

Reforming the Reformers (The Lego Box) 11/07/2024

Reforming the Reformers (The Lego Box) 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 /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/33824042

Montessori Elementary School - Is It Any Good? 09/26/2024

Montessori Elementary School - Is It Any Good? So many parents choose Montessori school for their children’s preschool and kindergarten years, but what about Montessori for elementary and beyond? /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/33211797

Dads Talk Montessori and Parenting 08/28/2024

Dads Talk Montessori and Parenting 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 /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/32769187

Treat Children Like Guests (Not As Suspect) 06/26/2024

Treat Children Like Guests (Not As Suspect) "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 /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/31895837

For Toddler Parents | with Claudia Alvarez 05/21/2024

For Toddler Parents | with Claudia Alvarez "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... /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/31398577

Kennedy and the Plant - Masters of the House 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 /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/30965113

Lower Your Voice 03/06/2024

Lower Your Voice One little change can have an impact. /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/30247888

Montessori - Entrepreneurs in the Making 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 can be, if an individual chooses such a career path for his or her life. And Will himself is proof, being a former Montessori child who now attributes much of his success as an adult to his Montessori schooling. from The Montessori Eduction Podcast with Jesse McCarthy, https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-entrepreneurs-in-the-making #montessori #life /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/29823298

What is RIE? with Janet Lansbury 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). /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/29299058

Ragnar (19 mos) at the Zoo | Jesse McCarthy 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 /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/28855218

New Montessori Research 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. /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/28549496

Education as a Help to Life - Maria Montessori 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 worth hearing. "... the monster does not come to life all of a sudden. It is not created in one moment, in one hour, in one week, even in one year." /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/28282880

Screen time, Montessori at home, and one more 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? /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/28009659

Dropped Stitches - Montessori 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.. /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/27824241

Stop Playing The Game - Gordon McNeill, Elite Educator 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. /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/27205656

Parent Questions: Independence and Anxiety 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 /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/26926677

Fantasy and Children 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, and beyond. https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/fantasy-children /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/26727306

60 Years in Montessori - Mrs. Beverley McGhee 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. /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/26300622

Are Playpens Montessori? 03/07/2023

Are Playpens Montessori? Good, bad, in the middle, maybe even horrible ... /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/26151315

The Reality of Public School (vs 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 past 10 years. But he’s recently started to question if what he and his public-school colleagues are doing is actually helping students — or holding them back. With his own two young children (a toddler and a 5-year-old) now in Montessori school, and their showing incredible growth in it, Andrew believes he just might have found a successful alternative to America’s traditional system which, ironically, he is still a part of. https://www.MontessoriEducation.com /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/25860219

Montessori Pushback 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? -Is it better to drill kids in school or allow them to follow their interests? -And more... From The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-pushback /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/25634748

Montessori Learning with Amukta Mahapatra 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 Montessori environments. /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/25491051

Montessori Toy Story 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: Contribute: /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/25315869

Montessori "Academics" with Sandra Girlato 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... /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/25095669

Interview with Maria Montessori 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 /episode/index/show/montessorieducationpodcast/id/24875619

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