“Children become like the things they love.”
Book:The Absorbent Mind
Quote by Maria Montessori
Work
The Absorbent Mind
This book delves into the theory of the absorbent mind, a concept developed by the author, which posits that young children have a unique capacity to learn and integrate information from their surroundings. It discusses the importance of the child's environment and the role of the adult in facilitating this learning process. more
Author
Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator, is known as the father of modern education. Born on August 31, 1870, in Ancona, Italy, she passed away on May 6, 1952. Dr. Montessori achieved remarkable success in the medical field, but she is most famous for her creation of the Montessori educational method, which emphasizes child-centered learning and individualized education. more
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