Best Maria Montessori Podcasts (2024)

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* Sirens of Lesbos and Mary Middlefield at m4music 2024 * 2:22:53

15d ago2:22:53

2:22:53

Last month I did the first part of the review of m4music festival 2024. This month I will continue with the review of m4music festival and share two more artists who were part of my exploration of the "female factor" of the festival. In tonight's show, I will keep my focus on the Swiss music scene, covering the fascinatingly cool band and music lab…

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Treat Children Like Guests (Not As Suspect) 11:28

17d ago11:28

11:28

"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 allBy Jesse McCarthy

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EsF Stories with Carolina Cerezuela 26:59

26d ago26:59

26:59

This EsF stories episode is about taking initiative, integrating into a community, and creating sustainable change in the community. Born in Spain, today’s guest has made a long, interesting, and circuitous journey to Mexico, where she currently lives. Her local community has benefited from her experience, her insight, and her boundless energy to d…

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* Say She She and Hannah Jadagu at m4music 2024 * 2:27:45

2M ago2:27:45

2:27:45

Since 1998, m4music festival takes place every March here in Switzerland: two days in Zurich and one day in Lausanne. This festival is a project from Migros Culture Percentage. This is a flawlessly organised festival at one of the coolest locations in Zürich: Schiffbau; with many concerts happening on the seven (+1) stages, at or close to the main …

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For Toddler Parents | with Claudia Alvarez 30:28

2M ago30:28

30:28

"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...By Jesse McCarthy

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Kennedy and the Plant - Masters of the House 13:30

3M ago13:30

13:30

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-houseBy Jesse McCarthy

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* Maria Montessori at Zurich Film Festival 2023 * 2:01:35

3M ago2:01:35

2:01:35

In October's and December's Gimme a Beat, I reviewed the 19th edition of Zurich Film Festival. I have been exploring the female factor of the Zurich Film Festival for several years now. But this year, I had a chance to get together with so many female filmmakers and actresses that I decided to breakdown my review of the ZFF into several shows. Whil…

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Lower Your Voice 11:41

4M ago11:41

11:41

One little change can have an impact.By Jesse McCarthy

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* Into the Blue with NNAVY * 1:58:17

5M ago1:58:17

1:58:17

Last year, sometime in June I got an email from the 57th Montreux Jazz Festival about new names on their programme. The email included Swiss singer-songwriter NNAVY. She was already well-known to Montreux Jazz Festival audiences, as she performed there earlier. In addition to this, in 2022, she was the first Swiss artist ever to play one of the COL…

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Montessori - Entrepreneurs in the Making 1:04:20

5M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

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 i…

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AMI Talks: Cross Pollinating Peace 1:17:51

6M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

In this episode, our president Alain Tschudin, professor of Peace Studies and Takako Fukatsu, Montessori advocate in Japa tap into their varied and wide experience in a Montessori concept embedded in all our work and values: the preparation and transfer of peace. You can learn more about the speakers ofthis AMI Talk by visiting the link here.…

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Embodied Parenting Weekend Retreats in the UAE 15:25

6M ago15:25

15:25

Launching Embodied Parenting Weekend Retreats in Ajman on February 2nd.Join us for the UAE's first Embodied Parenting Pretreat for Mothers. This incredible weekend retreat will be hosted at the sensational @zoyawellbeing and includes full board 5 star accommodation for 2 nights, yoga, meditation, sound healing, breathwork, a nutrition consultation …

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What is RIE? with Janet Lansbury 1:06:43

7M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

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).By Jesse McCarthy

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* Las Toreras at Zurich Film Festival 2023 * 1:54:54

7M ago1:54:54

1:54:54

In my previous Gimme a Beat, I reviewed the 19th edition of Zurich Film Festival. I have been exploring the female factor of the Zurich Film Festival for several years now. But this year, I had a chance to get together with so many female filmmakers and actresses that I decided to breakdown my review of the ZFF into several shows. While I've seen 3…

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Ragnar (19 mos) at the Zoo | Jesse McCarthy 16:58

8M ago16:58

16:58

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/aboutBy Jesse McCarthy

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Enriching Environments on Afternoons with Helen Farmer 15:22

8M ago15:22

15:22

Beating parenting overwhelm, Mum guilt and not feeling good enough, this is a terrific interview from November 2023 when I was lucky enough to be invited on to speak with Helen Farmer on Dubai Eye. An essential 15 minute pick-me-up for parents with children of all ages!

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AMI Talks: The Importance of Movement 1:14:28

8M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Welcome to the latest episode of the AMI Talks! On November 15th, we hosted an insightful talk exploring the topic of The Importance of Movement. Our lineup of speakers was dynamic, and we began with the globally renowned Professor Adele Diamond, who is a pioneer in the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience. In her presentation, she discuss…

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New Montessori Research 1:05:08

8M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

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.By Jesse McCarthy

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* Wald and Dead Girl Dancing at Zurich Film Festival 2023 * 2:02:43

9M ago2:02:43

2:02:43

2023 was another successful year for Zurich Film Festival. The 19th edition of Zurich Film Festival attracted 130’000 visitors (slightly less than the previous year). A total of 150 films were screened, 52 of them as World or European premieres – more than ever before. First held in 2005, Zurich Film Festival established itself very quickly on the …

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Education as a Help to Life - Maria Montessori 16:24

9M ago16:24

16:24

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…

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* Catching Up with Yukimi of Little Dragon * 2:06:30

10M ago2:06:30

2:06:30

The first time I heard Little Dragon was back in 2007, just after they released their debut album. From that moment on, I was completely captivated by their unique sound. A few years later, seeing them live for the first time only confirmed their talent and deepened my interest. Over the years, I followed their work and saw them live many times, an…

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What babies need! Episode 14 - Season 2 33:09

10M ago33:09

33:09

All about babies - in this episode we looked at how to follow our child's natural path of development joyfully.We dove into a huge shift in our perspective of babies - how we can move from a position of wanting to contain them, to respecting them, seeing how capable they are.All babies need is connection- movement and communication ❤️For in depth M…

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AMI Talks Episode 10: Parent Engagement 1:25:01

10M ago1:25:01

1:25:01

On 31 August 2023, AMI held an enlightening AMI Talk featuring three exceptional speakers who discussed the importance of parent engagement. Hear from Eduardo Cuevas, Francescah Kipsoi and Lilian Wairimu Mwaura who generously shared their stories and expertise in this field. Parents play a crucial role in shaping their child's educational journey, …

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Screen time, Montessori at home, and one more 26:16

10M ago26:16

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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?By Jesse McCarthy

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Dropped Stitches - Montessori 16:08

11M ago16:08

16:08

“The real preparation for education is a study of one’s self.” Maria Montessori Gaining big from Maria Montessori’s story about Granny..By Jesse McCarthy

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Introducing the Raise Change Makers Journey 24:46

1y ago24:46

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❤️ INTRODUCING THE RAISE CHANGE MAKERS JOURNEY ✨️🌎 This is not your usual eco/green type of community where you’d learn practical tips and do’s and don’ts – It is much more than that. It is much more than sharing knowledge about sustainability. It is also about raising children using a parenting philosophy that is scientifically proven, time tested…

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* Dagger Moth and Last Apollo at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 * 2:30:12

1y ago2:30:12

2:30:12

Primavera Sound (or simply Primavera) is an annual music festival held in Parc del Fòrum, a park situated directly at the Mediterranean seafront in Barcelona, Spain. The festival takes place between the end of May and the beginning of June, every year since 2001. In addition to the best-known edition in Barcelona, Primavera Sound expanded to other …

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Stop Playing The Game - Gordon McNeill, Elite Educator 58:41

1y ago58:41

58:41

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.By Jesse McCarthy

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Parent Questions: Independence and Anxiety 10:39

1y ago10:39

10:39

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-anxietyBy Jesse McCarthy

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Fantasy and Children 59:40

1y ago59:40

59:40

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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* Obsessed with Tiny Desk 2023 * 2:59:22

1y ago2:59:22

2:59:22

NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts were always one of my favourite things to listen to, but with the pandemic, my interest turned into an obsession. In 2020, I did two shows dedicated to them: Obsessed with Tiny Desk 2020 Part I and Part II, in 2021 I did one more and in 2022 another one. So what is it about NPR Tiny Desk Concert series that I love? It…

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EsF Stories: Monique and Felista 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

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In this episode of EsF stories Monique Bekker and Felista Urassa tell the story of the Kilakala Montessori classroom for deaf children in Morogoro, Tanzania. Monique and Felista have been working together to support deaf children for over 20 years and they share their experiences and their thoughts on why Montessori education is a natural fit for d…

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60 Years in Montessori - Mrs. Beverley McGhee 49:58

1+ y ago49:58

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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.By Jesse McCarthy

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AMI Talks Episode 9: Desired childhoods, adverse childhoods and the future of early childhood education 1:02:16

1+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

To celebrate International Women’s Day we hosted an AMI Talk with Professor Noah Sobe and Beverley Maragh, lecturer at the Maria Montessori Institute, London. Noah Sobe’s presentation explored whether the concept of childhood has its historical lifespan and traced ways that childhood changed across the 20th and 21st centuries. Beverley featured on …

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Sustainable Families - with @ivyogbu - Episode 14- Season 2 55:53

1+ y ago55:53

55:53

For our Top Tip Tuesday Masterclass this evening on Sustainable Families. I was joined by the wonderful @ivyogbu to dive into the positive changes we can all make for a more sustainable future for us all. Clarity, Practicality and a Call to Action. This is what we need to be able to discuss, expand and move forward with the complex topic of Sustain…

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Are Playpens Montessori? 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

30:27

Good, bad, in the middle, maybe even horrible ... https://www.montessorieducation.com/podcast/are-playpens-montessoriBy Jesse McCarthy

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* Arooj Aftab in Winterthur * 2:09:46

1+ y ago2:09:46

2:09:46

I discovered Arooj Aftab, like many others, through her Mohabbat song. After hearing this song, I listened to her's Vulture Prince album and fell in love with it. Then I heard her NPR tiny desk session and loved it so much (I was literally obsessed with it) that I included it in my (latest) *Obsessed with Tiny Desk 2022* Gimme a Beat. From that mom…

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The Reality of Public School (vs Montessori) 52:19

1+ y ago52:19

52:19

“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 public-school colleagues are doing is actually helpi…

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How should I respond when my child is irrational, unreasonable, impossible? Episode 13 - Season 2 43:40

1+ y ago43:40

43:40

During this Top Tip Tuesday Masterclass on Instagram Live this evening we looked at how we should we respond whenour children are being irrational, unreasonable and impossible. 🤔 Some of the 'issues' that we face with our children can be attributed to the mismatch that occurs between our expectations, and their immaturity, both in age and in brain …

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The Enriching Environments Embodied Parenting Programme - Season 2 - Episode 13 31:44

1+ y ago31:44

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Thank you for joining me! In this episode of our Top Tip Tuesday Masterclass we launched my forthcoming pioneering Programme The Enriching Environments Embodied Parenting Journey. Beginning on the New Moon of February 20th, this Programme is a sacred container of deep respect and compassion; designed for Parents and Educators who are ready to be ag…

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Montessori Pushback 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

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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 better to drill kids in school or allow them to follow …

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AMI Talks Episode 8: The Global Path of Montessori 1:10:12

1+ y ago1:10:12

1:10:12

On January 6, the day that marks the opening of the first Casa dei Bambini in San Lorenzo, Rome, we hosted an AMI Talk with Victoria Johnson, Agnese Fontanaand Rosario di Girolamo. The speakers shared their experiences around the theme of the Global Path of Montessori. Victoria Johnson, PhD in Global Family, Health and Wellbeing, University of Nebr…

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How can I 'be' Montessori if my child does not attend a Montessori school? - Episode 13 - Season 2 51:26

1+ y ago51:26

51:26

Thank you for joining me! This was a great question from a client recently; and a common one too, a Montessori Education isn't accessible to everyone (yet), logistically, financially, physically, so how can we live by these beautiful values even if they are not being echoed at school? In this session we dove deep into 3 ways we can cultivate a Mont…

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Montessori Learning with Amukta Mahapatra 1:02:49

1+ y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

"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.By Jesse McCarthy

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Developing healthy habits around screentime, for children ( and adults😉) - Episode 12 - Season 2 39:16

1+ y ago39:16

39:16

Thank you for joining me for this Top Tip Tuesday Masterclass 💖 I have been asked so many questions about screentime recently so this is an important topic to cover. We looked at our relationship with screens and technology and how that is our starting point from which we see our child's relationship with screens. We discussed different techniques …

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* Eclectic Xmas * 2:02:56

1+ y ago2:02:56

2:02:56

Yaaay, it's Xmas time again 🎄🎅🎄! Xmas time is definitely one of my favourite times of the year when people get more friendly and pleasant, and everywhere you go it smells like glühwein and Xmas cookies. In tonight’s Gimme a Beat (19.12.2022), I will be focusing on Xmas and playing an eclectic playlist of Xmas songs sung by female artists. Check als…

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* Zurich Film Festival 2022 * 2:35:32

1+ y ago2:35:32

2:35:32

First held in 2005, Zurich Film Festival established itself very quickly on the national and international film festival scene. The formula for its success it's probably a mix of an attractive location: an international but small city of Zurich a great selection of movies and different programs/events. The best way to explain Zurich Film Festival's…

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Montessori Toy Story 20:21

1+ y ago20:21

20:21

"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: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=639773c41ee84e79cbb05c77&websiteId=589dd58517bffc8381e12ba6…

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Welcoming a New Sibling to the family - Episode 11 - Season 2 34:25

1+ y ago34:25

34:25

Thank you for joining me for Welcoming a new sibling 🤩 Joyous, magical, and calling for immense reserves of understanding and multitasking; in this Top Tip Tuesday Masterclass we discussed supporting the transition that takes place (for adults and older children) when there is a new addition to our household. ❤️ Validation of older children's feeli…

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How frying eggs cultivates resilience! - Episode 10 - Season 2 17:51

1+ y ago17:51

17:51

During this Masterclass we discussed how food preparation and cooking with children from the Early Years and throughout the Elementary years builds resilience for a child by developing a friendly relationship with error. This is so crucial because making mistakes, learning and trying again is a natural part of being human - one which is removed fro…

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