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Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy

Jan 11, 2026

Sometimes you got to be the bad guy (or gal).


Oct 1, 2025

In today’s Insta-worthy world, we tend to want to present things as always “perfect”. But in what fantasy land do children, or us adults, never mess up?

The reality is, real perfection includes falling down. And that’s why in Montessori it’s OK for children to make mistakes along the way, like accidentally...


Aug 25, 2025

What a missing boy taught me about childhood


Jun 4, 2025

As a teacher, what to do with a boy who’s cussing in the classroom?

Sandra Girlato’s got a funny and super insightful story on that.

As a parent, what to do with a child who won’t put on her shoes before leaving the house? Sandra got a story on that, too.

How to get children to eat any kind of food? She's got one...


Apr 30, 2025

“Remember that every day is a new day, and we can start again. Whatever you didn’t like from the day before just change it the following day.” Gaby Velazquez

Gaby is a longtime mom, AMI Montessori trainer for ages 0-3, and the guest on our latest episode of The Montessori Education Podcast.

A few of the...