"Scientific observation has established that education is not what the teacher gives; education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words by experiences upon the environment. The task of the teacher becomes that of preparing a series of motives of cultural activity, spread over a specially prepared environment, and thenrefraining from obtrusive interfences.Human teachers can only help the great work that is being done, as servants help the master. Doing so, they will be witnesses to the unforlding of the human soul and to the rising of a New Man who will not be a visctim of events, but will have the clarity of vision to direct and shape the future of human society".
(Maria Montessori, Education for a New World)
Maria Montessori (1870-1952) brought a message and a method that transformed early childhood education the world over. Becuase the message is based in principles, not theories, it continues to be right for the children of today and of tomorrow. Itlay's first worman physician, holder of doctorate degrees in Psychology and Philosophy and professor of Anthrophology, Dr. Maria Montessori keenly observed little children, sensed their needs, and tried to fulfill them through a carefully prepared environment. She called her method simply, "Help to Life".
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