Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori (August 31, 1870 – May 6, 1952) was an Italian physician and educ...
To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely. Maria Montessori
To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.
The first idea the child must acquire is that of the difference between good and evil. Maria Montessori
The first idea the child must acquire is that of the difference between good and evil.
The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist. Maria Montessori
The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist.
The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. Maria Montessori
The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six.
One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child. Maria Montessori
One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.
The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life. Maria Montessori
The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life.
Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war. Maria Montessori
Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.
The child who concentrates is immensely happy. Maria Montessori
The child who concentrates is immensely happy.
Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed. Maria Montessori
Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.
Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word. If you tell them, they will watch your lips move. If you show them, they will want to do it themselves. Maria Montessori
Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word. If you tell them, they will watch your lips move. If you show them, they will want to do it themselves.
The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, The children are now working as if I did not exist. Maria Montessori
The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, The children are now working as if I did not exist.
Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create. Maria Montessori
Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create.