Tag: Montessori

Quote by M. Montessori

“Education starts at birth”

Quote by Maria Montessori

“Help me to help myself”

The Absorbent Mind

EJ recommends this book. This is Montessori’s last book, and the most in-depth discussion of her theory based on decades of scientific observation of children. It discusses the special mind of the child, and how nurturing the special potentialities that only children have is… Continue Reading “The Absorbent Mind”

The Human Tendencies

The Human Tendencies: The practical application of the Montessori method is based on human tendencies— to explore, move, share with a group, to be independent and make decisions, create order, develop self-control, abstract ideas from experience, use the creative imagination, work hard, repeat, concentrate,… Continue Reading “The Human Tendencies”