The objects in our system are instead a help to the child himself, he chooses what he wants for his own use, and works with it according to his own needs, tendencies and special interests. In this way, the objects become a means of growth.

Today, however, those things which occupy us in the field of education are the interests of humanity at large and of civilization, and before such great forces we can recognize only one country-the entire world.

The first aim of the prepared environment is, as far as it is possible, to render the growing child independent of the adult.

Environment is undoubtedly a secondary factor in the phenomena of life; it can modify in that it can help or hinder, but it can never create.

We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself; this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit.

Bring the child to the consciousness of his own dignity and he will feel free.

The instructions of the teacher consist then merely in a hint, a touch-enough to give a start to the child. The rest develops of itself.