"Supposing I said there was a planet without schools or teachers, study was unknown, and yet the inhabitants – doing nothing but living and walking about – came to know all things ....Well, just this, which seems to fanciful as to be nothing but the invention of a fertile imagination, is a reality. It is the child's way of learning."
Dr. Maria Montessori
3 comments:
Leonie!
What a great rationale for unschooling. I love this quote -- maybe this is the one I should tatoo on my hand ;-O
I'm tickled to see you quoting Maria Montessori.
I've been reading a lot on her. : )
I was just typing up these Montessori quotes to inspire me:
"The child is truly a miraculous being, and this should be felt deeply by the educator" The Absorbant Mind
"We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself; this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit."
- Education for a New World
I am rather drawn to Montessori...she has a wonderful way of looking at children and really seeing them!
God Bless!
Donna Marie from NJ
hs momma of 7 dc
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