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 Education with Jesse McCarthy

Normalization with Ginni Sackett

"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

Montessori Color Box

"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

Parenting Comparisons

Have you ever pushed your beliefs on a child? I definitely have.. https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/indoctrination

indoctrination

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

The Montessori Giant

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

Messy Montessori

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.

Put your child to work

"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

How to Raise Successful People with Esther Wojcicki

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

Who said it?

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

Music in Montessori with Sanford Jones

Giving children and students a bit more space to be independent, at whatever age...

Independence - Could Your Child Ride This Subway?

50-year-veteran teacher Debby Thompson shares her insights into Montessori elementary. Topics range from academics and “Cosmic education” to independence and rules in the Montessori elementary classroom, with many challenging questions answered along the way: -What is the difference between Montessori preschool / kindergarten and Montessori elementary? -How do Montessori elementary teachers get children to do work? -What happens in Montessori elementary if/when a child is bored? -What happens with children who didn’t have Montessori in preschool and kindergarten?

Is Montessori just for little kids? A close look at Montessori elementary

“Look at the child.” Maria Montessori Episode page: https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/observation

Parenting and Teaching - Observation

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

It’s time to say “No”

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

Out in the World with a Montessori Parent

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