
Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy
A Montessori podcast for parents and teachers about raising children and educating students while bettering ourselves alongside them
Latest episodes

Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 4min
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

Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 7min
What is RIE? with Janet Lansbury
Janet Lansbury, author of 'No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame' and host of 'Respectful Parenting - Unruffled Podcast', joins the speaker to discuss the importance of respecting babies as individuals, similarities between RIE and Montessori, prioritizing others' feelings over one's own, the importance of respect in communication with children, gaining experience with children, the significance of the first two years, and appreciation for each other's work.

Nov 30, 2023 • 17min
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

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 5min
New Montessori Research
Research professors Angeline Lillard and Justus Randolph discuss recent findings on Montessori schooling, including the process of reviewing articles, defining outcomes, and the challenges of implementing Montessori education. They also touch on the issue of objectivity in research and highlight exciting developments in Montessori research.

Oct 11, 2023 • 16min
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."

Sep 12, 2023 • 26min
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?

Aug 22, 2023 • 16min
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..

Jun 20, 2023 • 59min
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.

May 23, 2023 • 11min
Parent Questions: Independence and Anxiety
The podcast discusses balancing independence and managing anxiety in children, emphasizing empathy and questioning societal expectations. The speaker appreciates audience participation and shares a heartfelt moment with a dad who praises Montessori's impact on his family.

May 2, 2023 • 60min
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
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