by Anjum Husain | May 1, 2023 | Montessori
The tools to freedom Maria Montessori said that the opportunity to act freely within limits is the key to normal development and opens the door to inner freedom. She said: “We cannot make a man good, we can only help him to make himself.” For many of us, limits are... 
by Anjum Husain | Dec 7, 2022 | Montessori
“Now the attention which one pays to things is not passive, but they correspond to an activity and an inner meaning. We do not take the world as it is, but as we are. It is not the picture of the world that is in us, (rather) it is our own picture. It is not the world... 
by Anjum Husain | Aug 30, 2021 | Montessori
Introduction People sometimes say Montessori is too rigid. They say that the materials have to be used in a certain way and children are restricted in their creative expression by virtue of that. My thoughts I have always wondered about this. I struggle with allowing... 
by Lodestar School | Dec 9, 2020 | Montessori
Forward to “Do real things” A Montessorian, Chris Trostel, wrote the article below on “Do real things” to share with others and I found it absolutely wonderful! If I knew how to write so beautifully, I would have said the same things! So I am... 
by Anjum Husain | Dec 9, 2020 | Montessori
Introduction A few days ago, I had a conversation with a friend whose child is in a Montessori school. She said to me, “You know, I love Montessori and when I read about all the positive outcomes in Montessori children, I feel I would love to see them in my child, but... 
by Anjum Husain | Dec 9, 2020 | Montessori
Introduction Harvard psychologist, Dr. Susan David, used the word “sawubona” which is a Zulu greeting from native South Africa. It means, “I see you.” Sawubona means creating a space in your heart and in your home or classroom where your child is...