I have studied the child. I have taken what the child has given me and expressed it and that is what is called the Montessori method.

It follows that at the beginning of his life the individual can accomplish wonders without effort and quite unconsciously.

How does he achieve this independence? He does it by means of a continuous activity. How does he become free? By means of constant effort. we know that development results from activity. The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.

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

Character formation cannot be taught. It comes from experience and not from explanation.

There must be provision for the child to have contact with nature; to understand and appreciate the order, the harmony and the beauty in nature.

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