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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...


Mar 4, 2025

-What is a Montessori assistant -- what is his/her role?
-What happens when an assistant disagrees with a head teacher or guide -- and what happens when real conflict arises between them?
-Should assistants speak with parents, or is that solely the job of the head Montessori teacher or administrators?

These and other...