-Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952)

            Learning

•       is a natural, self-directed process

•       which follows certain fundamental laws of nature

One is to

            respect individual differences, and

            to emphasize social interaction and

            the education of the whole personality

            rather than the teaching of a specific body of knowledge.

            Education is designed specifically for each child. 

When physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs are met

•       children glow with excitement

•       play and work with enthusiasm

•       learn

•       create

Children learn in a natural, mixed-age group.

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