The child, in fact, once he feels sure of himself, will no longer seek the approval of authority after every step.

But if for the physical life it is necessary to have the child exposed to the vivifying forces of nature, it is also necessary for his psychical life to place the soul of the child in contact with creation.

The more the capacity to concentrate is developed, the more often the profound tranquility in work is achieved, then the clearer will be the manifestation of discipline within the child.

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

Growth is not merely a harmonious increase in size, but a transformation.

To aid life, leaving it free, however, that is the basic task of the educator.

First the education of the senses, then the education of the intellect.