“The principal agent is the object itself and not the instruction given by the teacher. It is the child who uses the objects; it is the child who is active, and not the teacher.” ChildrenUseGivenTeacherTeachingObjectsActiveAgentsInstructionPrincipalEpistemologyPedagogy Author:Maria Montessori
“It is probable that there is no one thing that it is of eminent importance for a child to learn. The true object of juvenile education, is to provide, against the age of five and twenty, a mind well regulated, active, and prepared to learn. Whatever will inspire habits of industry and observation, will sufficiently answer this purpose.” MindWellsChildrenAgePurposeAnswersFiveOne ThingObjectsInspireIndustryHabitImportanceTwentiesPreparedActiveObservationJuvenile Book:The Enquirer: Reflections on Education, Manners, and Literature. In a Series of Essays Source: The Enquirer: Reflections on Education, Manners, and Literature. In a Series of Essays
“Being an Olympic runner and now a mommy, it is so important to me to help my children learn early on how to be active and stay healthy.” ChildrenImportantHelpingHealthyActiveMy ChildrenRunners Author:Carrie Tollefson