Joy is the evidence of inner growth” — Maria Montessori There is no denying it – I love this time of year! It is a time when teachers are given a rare glimpse of the fruits of their labor. Come June, children are not the same little people as when they first entered school in…
Preparation for life
The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life. — Maria Montessori Preparing a child for life is an immense responsibility, and one parents and dedicated educators do not take lightly. Throughout my tenure in education, I have witnessed the pendulum swing several times. Long…
Let the children free
Let the children free; encourage them; let them run outside when it is raining; let them remove their shoes when they find a puddle of water; and, when the grass of the meadows is damp with dew, let them run on it and trample it with their bare feet; let them rest peacefully when a…
Educate your child to be happy
Do not educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy. So when they grow up, they’ll know the value of things, not the price. — Anonymous
Positivity is Contagious
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned is that the only way to inner happiness is to practice it consciously myself. It takes a conscious effort to remain positive. It takes will power to avoid negativity. It takes practice to know how to balance others’ less-than-positive emotions and opinions; while giving them an outlet and inspiring…
