The Montessori Classroom – A Very Montessori Poem by Bree Van Nes Shared from http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2010/08/montessori-poem.html A Montessori class is like no other, Calm and peaceful, neutral in color Amazing materials to challenge the mind, And countless opportunities to grow and to shine. A harmonious tone, where grace and courtesy are seen, Children helping, children learning,…
Words of Wisdom
If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence. — Maria Montessori
…this is montessori
independence real world experiences multi-aged peers choice movement this is real life this is a joyful child this is montessori — Aubrey Hargis
The eyes of a child
The things he sees are not just remembered; they form a part of his soul. — Maria Montessori
Roots and Wings
There are two gifts we should give our children; One is roots, and the other is wings. — Author Unknown
Words of Wisdom
Education must aim at improving the individual in order to improve society. — Dr. Maria Montessori
Words of wisdom
It’s not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can’t tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. — Joyce…
Hands
Words of Wisdom
We teachers can only help the work going on, as servants wait upon a master. — Maria Montessori
What is Montessori?
Montessori is about a kid with a stick, digging a hole in the mud — hands dirty, engaged, fascinated, uninterrupted. — Trevor Eissler