-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.