The child is an enigmaโฆ He has the highest potentialities, but we do not know what he will be.
Maria MontessoriThe first duty of the educator, whether he is involved with the newborn infant or the older child, is to recognize the human personality of the young being and respect it.
Maria MontessoriUnder the urge of nature and according to the laws of development, though not understood by the adult, the child is obliged to be serious about two fundamental things ... the first is the love of activity... The second fundamental thing is independence.
Maria MontessoriConcentration is the key that opens up to the child the latent treasures within him.
Maria Montessori