Since it is through movement that the will realises itself, we should assist a child in his attempts to put his will into act.
Maria MontessoriIndependence is not a static condition; it is a continuous conquest, and in order to reach not only freedom, but also strength, and the perfecting on one's powers, it is necessary to follow this path of unremitting toil.
Maria MontessoriMental development must be connected with movement and be dependent on it. It is vital that educational theory and practice should be informed by that idea.
Maria MontessoriTwo things are necessary, the development of individuality and the participation of the individual in a truly social life.
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