Praise, help, or even a look, may be enough to interrupt him, or destroy the activity. It seems a strange thing to say, but this can happen even if the child merely becomes aware of being watched. After all, we too sometimes feel unable to go on working if someone comes to see what we are doing. The great principle which brings success to the teacher is this: as soon as concentration has begun, act as if the child does not exist. Naturally, one can see what he is doing with a quick glance, but without his being aware of it.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
What the hand does the mind remembers. - Maria Montessori
What the hand does the mind remembers.
Play is the work of the child. - Maria Montessori
Play is the work of the child.
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…
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