A child is an eager observer and is particularly attracted by the actions of the adults and wants to imitate them. In this regard an adult can have a kind of mission. He can be an inspiration for the child's actions, a kind of open book wherein a child can learn how to direct his own movements. But an adult, if he is to afford proper guidance, must always be calm and act slowly so that the child who is watching him can clearly see his actions in all their particulars.
The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one’s self. Adults work to finish a task, but the child works in order to grow, and is … - Maria Montessori
The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one’s self. Adults work to finish a task, but the child works in order to grow, and is …
- Maria Montessori
Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world. - Maria Montessori
Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.
The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. - Maria Montessori
The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six.
The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reaso… - Maria Montessori
The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reaso…
The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life. - Maria Montessori
The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life.
What the hand does the mind remembers. - Maria Montessori
What the hand does the mind remembers.
The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn. - Maria Montessori
The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn.
There is a great sense of community within the Montessori classroom, where children of differing ages work together in an atmosphere of cooperation r… - Maria Montessori
There is a great sense of community within the Montessori classroom, where children of differing ages work together in an atmosphere of cooperation r…
Play is the work of the child. - Maria Montessori
Play is the work of the child.
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