Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy

Latest Episodes:

Normalization with Ginni Sackett Oct 05, 2021

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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 you're just a curious parent, you'll gain some too.)

Montessori Color Box Sep 07, 2021

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"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

Parenting Comparisons Aug 17, 2021

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"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 parenting styles with Lucie Tamasova, a Montessori parent and educator who's seen A LOT, having lived and worked in Europe, Africa and America

indoctrination Aug 03, 2021

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Have you ever pushed your beliefs on a child? I definitely have..

https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/indoctrination

The Montessori Giant Jun 01, 2021

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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

Messy Montessori May 11, 2021

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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

Put your child to work Apr 27, 2021

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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.

How to Raise Successful People with Esther Wojcicki Apr 12, 2021

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"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; Anne, Cofounder/CEO of 23andMe; and Janet, an anthropologist and associate professor of pediatrics.

Esther is also a big fan of Montessori.

The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy | https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/how-to-raise-successful-people-with-esther-wojcicki

Who said it? Mar 30, 2021

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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 different way, by playing a little game, if you're up for it...

Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/who-said-it

Music in Montessori with Sanford Jones Mar 16, 2021

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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 loves music or who is even just curious about it in children's (and our own) lives, you won't want to miss this discussion.

See episode page for notes and photos: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/music-in-montessori