“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.”
“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.”
“It is the child who makes the man, and no man exists who was not made by the child he once was.”
When dealing with children there is greater need for observing than of probing”
“It is true that we cannot make a genius. We can only give to teach child the chance to fulfil his potential possibilities.”
“Little children, from the moment they are weaned, are making their way toward independence.”
“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.”
Hi Brenda, I researched Dr. Montessori as well and loved her idea of allowing children to learn through hands-on activities. The last two quotes stood out to me the most. Geniuses are born and not made but given the right opportunities, the sky is the limit.
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