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Supporting The Development of Character

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First of all you can’t teach character. Let’s start there! “The human personality forms itself by itself…” Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood, p. 31 Children are born with their own unique character; it is not something that anyone outside of self can develop. It can however be nurtured and supported by the environment surrounding the […]

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The Value of Normalisation

Normalisation is a term used within Montessori pedagogy and practice to describe a child who is able to work consistently both independently and cooperatively without straying focus and with an inner joy and enthusiasm for the activity or ‘work’ being completed. The characteristics of a normalised child include being able to treat others and themselves with respect