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Physical Aggression

Let us always remember that inner discipline is something to come, and not something already present. Our task is to show the way to discipline.  ...
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Who Needs the Time-Out

She must fashion herself, she must learn how to observe, how to be calm, patient, and humble, how to restrain her own impulses, and how ...

Encouragement: More than Words

“We must give him the means and encourage him. ‘Courage, my dear, courage! You are a new man that must adapt to this new world. ...

Let Routines be the Boss

“One of the first essentials for any adult who wishes to help small children is to learn to respect the different rhythm of their lives ...

Building Compassion

“Children are so responsive that if you treat your child with kindness and consideration he too will be kind”. (Montessori, 2007). Empathy is the awareness ...

The Power of Class Meetings

“There is a great sense of community within the Montessori classroom, where children of differing ages work together in an atmosphere of cooperation rather than ...

Mistakes are an Opportunity to Learn

The undisciplined child enters into discipline by working in the company of others; not by being told he is naughty. Discipline is, there- fore, primarily ...

Maintaining Limits Podcast

I had a wonderful opportunity to talk with Tamara Balis of Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning.  I hope you enjoy this podcast on maintaining limits ...
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When We Steal the Struggle, We Steal the Victory

We must remember that the phenomenon of internal discipline is something which must be achieved, not something pre-existent. Our function is that of guides upon ...

Challenge: Interruptions

What is social life if not the solving of social problems, behaving properly and pursuing aims acceptable to all? (Montessori, 1988, p. 225) One of ...
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Act, Don’t Talk

“She must acquire a moral alertness which has not hitherto been demanded by any other system, and this is revealed in her tranquility, patience, charity, ...

Challenge: Dysregulation

  “Personal health is related to self-control and to the worship of life in all its natural beauty – control bringing with it happiness, renewed ...
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