“To aid life, leaving it free, however, to unfold itself, that is the basic task of the educator.”

Maria Montessori

“One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.”

Maria Montessori

“The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one’s self.”

Maria Montessori

“Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to make him learn things, but by the endeavour always to keep burning within him that light which is called intelligence.”

Maria Montessori

“The child’s progress does not depend only on his age, but also on being free to look around him.”

Maria Montessori

“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.”

Maria Montessori