
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

Jan 20, 2021 • 1h 9min
It’s time to say “No”
A growing number of parents and teachers believe you should never tell a child “No.” Do you agree? Conversation about toddler boundaries with Claudia Alvarez, Montessori guide of 25+ years... Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/time-to-say-no

Dec 7, 2020 • 46min
Out in the World with a Montessori Parent
A conversation with father-of-two Troy Rivas about exploring nature, parenting with purpose, expressing our emotions around children, gaining from Montessori, and more Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/out-in-the-world-with-a-montessori-parent | Troy's Instagram: @troymulous

Nov 23, 2020 • 11min
4 funny and meaningful Montessori quotes
A peek into Maria Montessori's silly side Episode page with sources: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/4-funny-and-meaningful-montessori-quotes

Nov 10, 2020 • 56min
The Science of Montessori with Professor Angeline Lillard
What does the research say about Montessori school? A conversation with Professor Angeline Lillard, author of 'Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius' and well-known researcher of Montessori education https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/the-science-of-montessori-professor-angeline-lillard For research mentioned during the episode, visit https://www.montessori-science.org

Nov 3, 2020 • 26min
Color Competition - Montessori Peace and Politics
"Within the child lies the fate of the future.” Maria Montessori

Oct 13, 2020 • 1h 10min
What are Montessori Materials? with Ginni Sackett
A deep-dive conversation with the independent-minded and hugely experienced Ginni Sackett, Director of Pedagogy at Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-materials-with-ginni-sackett

Sep 29, 2020 • 25min
Spilled juice and a Montessori secret
Letting children have their own little adventures | for parents and teachers who want to help raise unique individuals #parenting #teaching #growing https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/spilled-juice-and-a-montessori-secret

Sep 15, 2020 • 47min
Pandemic Pods and Montessori Micro-Schools
"You are saving our sanity ... even our marriages!" Micro-school mom to her child's in-home teacher Curious about options outside of "normal" online schooling and in-person classrooms? This discussion with Alejandra Tryon — Montessori teacher, consultant, and micro-school master — is for you.

Sep 2, 2020 • 28min
Montessori Discipline
"I have myself, sometimes, been too severe with a child." -Dr. Maria Montessori How to get your child to listen, by choice | https://courses.montessorieducation.com/p/discipline

Aug 18, 2020 • 1h 1min
Montessori - Getting to the Heart of It
"In these Montessori classrooms, their souls are rejoicing." Ruchira Fernando To some, these words might sound a little overdramatic. But for those who know Montessori, they’re not at all. So what really is Montessori education? If you’re interested in getting at the heart of it all, so what Montessori actually looks and feels like in a very personal way — versus the traditional, old-school approach to learning — you'll want to listen in to this fascinating conversation with Ruchira Fernando, longtime Montessori teacher of children from preschool through elementary. https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/montessori-getting-to-the-heart-of-it