“An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancing of his value as an individual, and the preparation of the young to understand the times in which they live.” ~ Dr. Maria Montessori

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“The first aim of the prepared environment is, as far as it is possible, to render the growing child independent of the adult.” ~ Maria Montessori

Eloping is an old word being used in a new way to describe a child spontaneously leaving the classroom without adult permission or supervision. For thos...

Since we have the means to guide the child, it is clear that the formation of man is in our hands. We have the possibility to form the citizen of the world and the study of the young child is fundamental to the peace and progress of humanity. ~ Maria Montessori

Anne noticed that two of her students...

It is our object to train the child for activity, for work, for doing good, and not for immobility or passivity. – Maria Montessori

In Montessori classrooms, passivity can be especially concerning. Independence, agency, and social engagement are foundational to healthy development—yet some children...

“We give the child nourishing food so that his little body may grow, and in just the same way we must provide him with suitable nourishment for his mental and moral growth. Just as we cannot directly help his body to grow into manhood, so we cannot form his mind or character for him.”  —Maria Montes...

Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to “make him learn things,” but by the endeavor to always keep burning within him that light which is called intelligence. ~ Maria Montessori

Work avoidance in a Montessori classroom?  How could this happen?  The children have a meticulous...

“The mind takes some time to develop interest, to be set in motion, to get warmed up into a subject, to attain a state of profitable work. If at this time there is interruption, not only is a period of profitable work lost, but the interruption, produces an unpleasant sensation which is identical to...

The teacher’s first duty is to watch over the environment, and this takes precedence over all the rest.  ~ Maria Montessori

“The school must be invigorated by a new spirit, animated by a wise teacher, wiser than any other human being because he knows and respects the laws of education.”  ~ Maria Montessori

One afternoon, the music teacher asked to meet with me about some behavioral challenges she was experiencing in her...

“The obedience which is expected of the child both in the home and in the school – and obedience admitting neither of reason nor of justice – prepares man to be docile to blind forces. ” ~ Maria Montessori

Annabelle seemed to be the ideal Montessori child. She was friendly, helpful, cooperative, qu...

 “Intellectual education and moral and social education are the two sides of development.  The first is concerned with intellectual development and the second with the individual’s active life in society.” ~ Maria Montessori

One of the things that resonated deeply with me during my Montessori train...

“Through concentration important qualities of character develop. When the concentration passes, the child is inwardly satisfied, he becomes aware of his companions in whom he shows a lively and sympathetic interest”.  ~ Maria Montessori

“Pay attention, I’m giving important instructions.”

“You can ...