The first idea that the child must acquire in order to be actively disciplined is that of the difference between good and evil; and the task of the education lies in seeing that the child does not confound good with immobility and evil with activity.
--Maria Montessori
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| girls digging for clams |
I love that photo, and the quote!
ReplyDeleteThe clam diggers are adorable! It's Friday! I want some chowder!
ReplyDeleteYesterday I asked one of my classes, "What does it mean to give your life away?"
Most of them thought it meant marriage and I thought that was sweet and it gave me hope for future families.
Did you know that it is Maria M.'s birthday today?
ReplyDeletePom, that is indeed a very encouraging response from your students! I am still learning that meaning myself.
ReplyDeleteAnd no, I didn't know about Maria's birthday - maybe it was in the air, though. I should put it on my calendar; she is so fascinating and inspiring and I could at least try to read more about her on her birthday every year. Thanks for the tip!
Oh!! I remember that clam dig vividly. :)
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