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By changing the center from the adult — and adult values — to the child, and his values, we should change the whole path of civilization. ~ Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work     […]

Now the adult himself is part of the child’s environment. ~ Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood Have you ever noticed how sensitive children are to inconsistency between their parents?  It is not different in

An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times

General surveillance and individual teaching, given with precision, are two ways in which the teacher can help the child’s development.  In this period, she must take care never to turn her back on the class

If we are among the men of good will who yearn for peace, we must lay the foundation for peace ourselves, by working for the social world of the child. ~ Maria Montessori, International Montessori

There is a part of a child’s soul that has always been unknown but which must be known. With a spirit of sacrifice and enthusiasm we must go in search, like those who travel to

  The liberty of the child should have as its limit the collective interest; as its form, what we universally consider good (behavior). ~ Maria Montessori   How do I address profanity?  It’s been rampant

The teacher’s first duty is to watch over the environment, and this takes precedence over all the rest.  ~ Maria Montessori   Mia, a 4-year-old, was dismissed from circle.  She traversed the classroom and went

  “Errors divide men, but their correction is a means of union.  It becomes a matter of general interest to correct errors wherever they may be found.  The error itself becomes interesting.  It becomes a

One of the first classroom management tools that many of us learned, to redirect or set limits with children, is limited choices.  This month, I’d like to explore this topic in some detail.  I have