Episodes
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Bad Daddy
Sometimes you got to be the bad guy (or gal).
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Montessori - Things Fall
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 that's why in Montessori it's OK for children to make mistakes along the way, like...
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You Can't Force Growth
What a missing boy taught me about childhood
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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
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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?
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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 |...
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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
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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...
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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
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Lower Your Voice
One little change can have an impact.
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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…
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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).
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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
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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.
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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....
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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?
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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..
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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.
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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
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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....
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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.
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Are Playpens Montessori?
Good, bad, in the middle, maybe even horrible ... https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/are-playpens-montessori
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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: https://www.montessorieducation.com/contact Contribute:...
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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...
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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
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Montessori School - Why Is My Child Washing Dishes All Day?!
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
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Calm in Chaos
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 help bring the calm when all around seems to be chaos.
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Montessori - an Origin Story
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 never-to-be-forgotten impression was that experienced by one who has made a...
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The Inner Being with Montessori Trainer Zarin Malva
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 in the discussion: observation; obedience and discipline; freedom within limits;...
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The Scientist, The Mountaineer, The Athenian (and La Casa)
Two examples of when things didn't go so well with children, and one when they did. (And a secret.)
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Montessori for Ages 0-3 | with Trainer Gabriela Velazquez
Montessori babies - Montessori infants - Montessori toddlers. What is Montessori for the earliest -- and most developmentally important -- years of life.
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Zero Kisses! Montessori Spindle Box
The joy of learning math in Montessori
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Reading and Writing in Montessori
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 considered important in Montessori? -How are reading and writing taught in a Montessori...
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Montessori and My Newborn
Knowledge is power and a fear alleviator.
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Montessori Adolescence (Teenagers), with Paula Lillard Preschlack
What is Montessori like for teenagers (~ages 12 to 18), in middle school and high school?
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Mistakes and their Correction, by Maria Montessori
How do we correct children? Maria Montessori has an answer.
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Former Inmate Big Herc Talks Prison, Childhood, and Race
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 changed his life forever — and for the better. During his time in jail Herc found...
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Meet Rachel
A disorganized girl, and how she became organized
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Montessori Births
Follow the mother.
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A Merry Montessori Christmas
Let's all chill and enjoy this holiday season with children..
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HISTORY with Professor Daileader
"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 lively history professor at William & Mary college
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The Montessori Spider
You ever get annoyed at a child?