It took me a couple of months but I finally could watch the whole video. I'm particularly curious about the management of conflicts that you mentioned at the end, is there any video on your channel that targets specifically that issue? Or, do you intend to do a video/session on that? Anyway, terrific talk, it's amazing what you can achieve when you find enough patience to let them solve their own problems/mistakes! And Dr. Montessori, oh my, what a brain. What would I give to meet her and just shake her hand and thank her.

I'm my school we were told the kids to hold their shit

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Montessori wasn't the brains behind this method. Johann Pestalozzi was. Montessori took her lead from HIM... There's nothing amazing about learning by doing. In my world we call it "shop class"...

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Discovered your videos for the first time and definitely following, I have completed my AMI 3-6 Course and begin working as a lead guide in January, I have about 4 months experience observing and working as an assistant in this school so super nervous and super excited.

I worked as a behavior technician, an assistant teacher, and as a reading tutor. I absolutely love children, but working in these careers made me realize how STIFLING the education system is. Even the therapy that I delivered for children with autism felt stifling, despite the idea that “we’re helping them”. I observed natural curiosity in these children and their willingness to learn, but instead of fostering that we redirect them to things that they don’t even want to learn for themselves “their sake”. I witness a child with a love for numbers and writing, but I couldn’t teach him further because “it’s what we’re paid to do.” It is so frustrating. It feels like we’re doing children a disservice. We’re diminishing their willingness to learn. It’s awful because children learn best when they want to. But what can I do, I’m not getting paid for it 😕

thank you so much for making this talk availavle. Timeless and priceless information!

Excellent episode Jesse! Will share!

You're killing it man, phenomenal podcast 👏

I have issues with the word discipline: _the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience; the controlled behaviour resulting from such training._ If it's not about control and obedience through punishment, essentially violence, I think a better word is needed.

Hi Jesse, thank you for bringing light to our current politics and reminding us that our children is what is really important. No matter what our role is in interacting with this young age, this is another reminder to follow the child, take a moment, observe and then act with love, respect and trust. Every day is a new opportunity to do better.

Great message Jesse!! Greetings from Mexico!

To answer your questions on the two scenarios you described. I would say playpens can be used in a Montessori setting. Since the adult prepares the environment to meet the needs of the child, there are instances where a playpen provides security and a safe space from which baby can observe the adult. Which they happen to do a lot between 0 to 3. In the second instance you described, the mother binge watching a Netflix show while her 2 year old is "confined" to the playpen is a no no. Here, the playpen does not help the toddler, who is clearly irritable and needs attention from her mom.

The pronunciation of "Montessori" is terrible. To help you, try saying "Mon" like in "Monday," and "tes" like in "test," then "sori" sounding like "story." Remember to give each syllable the right weight: "Mon-te-sso-ri." The final "i" is pronounced like in "ski," so make sure to articulate that clearly too! 😊📚

Wonderful video!! Must listen.

Great episode, thank you Jesse for bringing Dawn to share her experience with us!

Great lesson. Absorbed so much. Thank you!

@jessemccarthy I just noticed this presentation and cannot thank you enough🙇🏻‍♀ How Ragnar was exploring and discovering at this excellent outdoor venue was marvelous to me (I am doing my best to visualize how much he must have grown during these last nine months...)! Very best wishes, Andrea S.

Ginni was one of my two trainers at MNW. I absolutely LOVED hearing her tell these stories in her calm, irresistible story-telling voice. She is an inspiration and a wealth of knowledge. Thank you Jesse for arranging this conversation and sharing it with all of us!

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In tears I am on this day, while listening to this interview, today 154 years ago when Maria Montessori was born. Decades ago, Donna Quan, believed in me and supported my journey to learn at AMI from Sandra Girlato and Lynn Woodward. I was first inspired by an after school workshop presented by Barbara Rodrigo, who came in to show Montessori learning to teachers and assistants at a public school. I was blown away when I saw Barbara do the hand washing exercise, something drew me in, deeply, I couldn't explain it, the feeling was unlike anything I ever experienced...that was it, I was hooked! Decades later, experiencing life through the lens of a Montessori leaning, still passionate and connected to that which I still have no explanation. I feel I am an apprentice for life, ever interested in learning about what's around me and throughout the world and how all of it is so simply and complex connected, in flow and chaos. Among one of the many authentic forged threads of lifelong kinships, I am deeply grateful for having met, Victoria Attwell, who is a personal kinfriend and mentor, a true Montessorian in my eyes, who once sat in a room as a student of Renilde Montessori. Thank you so much, Jesse McCarthy for this channel and bringing onboard caring critical thinking conversations for learning. Thank you so much Sandra Girlato for imparting your love for Montessori through experiences and learnings and for all you have impacted on our world through being the person you are and the manner in which you share, I imagine Maria would perhaps say, Sandra gets it. Here's to remembering an auspicious birth of someone who made one of the most inclusive caring honour to children contributions and how they could be respected as individuals, as natural learners. A safe inclusive environmet gives children a chance at living healthy and well. In deep gratitude love and appreciation, always, Namaste, Anjala

I think one of the issues is are the Montessori certified elementary teachers aware about HOW to continue the language/math/etc from the primary classroom? Because I asked this question during my own personal training and was told that the elementary trained guides are only aware of what is included in their training program. So for example, are the elementary guides knowledgeable about the 3-6 language/reading program? So that they understand where the child left off in the 3-6 classroom and are know how to teach the 7 or 8 year old that is unable to read yet in the elementary classroom.

What is pin punching?? Can you share what all do you use for this activity??

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I need Montessori to raise myself

Thank you! Just starting on my journey with this any this was so helpful

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Thanks for this episode! I really want to work on this myself so I'm grareful for the reminder. I'm in Latin America so being loud is kind of the default for kids and adults. As you said some moments merit a loud voice, I've also noticed some children are really sensitive and will close themselves when an adult raises their voice while for others it seems to help them snap out of it in the moment, and then respond really well if right after I lower my voice and redirect them. I learned from a colleague she would clap her hands once close to the child misbehaving to get their attention if they were a bit out of control😂 and then proceed to redirect them. I find that works sometimes too. So I guess we need to be intentional about raising our voice only if needed or use other strategies. But I agree a low voice brings everyone to a calm state where we can think more clearly and make better choices ❤ hoping to make this the mode of operating. Thanks again for the opportunity to think about this further!

This video is a treasure!

Thank you, Jesse. I really appreciate these thoughtful little anecdotes.

Love all that you have to say. Lucky kiddos to be in school with you!

I love this. To treat my child in my home like I would treat a guest was something I constantly, constantly had to remind myself of when my son was little. Well, not just when he was little but as he got older too. I remember so often when my kiddo would do something that annoyed me, made me angry, heck, made me want to tear my hair out I would tell myself breath, breath, respond don't react, respond don't react. Of course I wasn't always successful. One memory stands out as a time I responded the way I wished I could have always responded. Matt was about 3 and was bringing me an egg, I was cupped in his hands and he was trying to be so careful. But, yeah, it happened. He dropped the egg and said, "Fuck!". I looked at him somewhat stunned and he looked at me wide-eyed and waiting. As I looked at him it occurred to me that the use of that word in that situation (I'm sure many people won't agree with me) was just the right use of the word. So I said something like, " Hey, let's clean that up and get another egg." He relaxed, I relaxed and we continued with our cooking adventure. For me, as was much of parenting, it was a new way of interacting with my son and it took practice. And yes, we had a talk (one of many) about words, the use of certain words - when and when not to, where and where not, etc. But to treat your child as you would a guest makes for such pleasant, friendly and respectful interactions. Thank you for this podcast, Jesse.

Thank you, Jesse! A very inspirational episode!

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This is great. You’ve covered some key topics here! My three year old daughter attends a Montessori school and loves it (and I love it). I also have friends who love the Steiner method, which is very different, especially for young kids. I’d love to hear some opinions on one vs the other from a child development perspective.

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100% let’s dig deeper in these lessons from Claudia. Great insights, thanks for sharing Jesse.

Thank you for your honesty and the great recommendations for reading, and ways to get your feet wet.

Thank you for this channel.

very excellent. you are a wonderful teacher

I am going to talk about one aspect that I like about Montessori methodology. is the fact of let children freedom to develop themselves. The children are more powerful than we think, and this methodology allows them to be more confident and able to develop their capacities. In addition, children begin to build knowledge and skills by themselves, which, personally, means the base of every personal success. Although there are aspects of the Montessori method that aren’t realistic in the classrooms of public schools in Catalonia, such as the ratio of teachers for child or the money distributed to materials. Maria Garcia Gassol, Group 41

In my opinion, the fact that there seem to be no computers or screens in the rooms have advantages and disadvantages. From one hand, it is positive to create spaces where the children can learn doing quotidian activities for his cognitive development. In the other hand, I think is negative in a society where technology is one of the most principal resources in our daily life. So I suggest combining activities where technology is involved and without to contribute to his growth. Carlos Velázquez Quintana - Grup 41 - UAB Ed. Primària

Was nice if the reporter use correct her name ..[MONTESORI] she deserves good pronunciation, special that she was the 1st woman pedagogical

Thank you for the information. It is very good, a suggestion is perhaps it is better to make a few sessions and keep them shorter.

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I enjoy your topic ❤

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Yes! Just chill already! Whats the hurry? And why?

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