“Nearness to children brings out our best side.” Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind In memory of the great educator Maria Montessori, born August 31, 1870, passed away May 6, 1952 (fb)

If you ever hear it said that Montessori is about freedom and freedom means letting children do whatever they want, please gently share this quote relating Maria Montessori's own words: "An environment in which children are simply physically free to ‘run about and play’ is not enough. 'That,' says Montessori, 'is the kind of freedom we give to cats and lizards.'" (Montessori: Her Life and Work by E.M. Standing) You can also share this fun GIF if you like :-) (fb)