In addition to the points discussed in my previous post about Freedom and Responsibility in the Montessori environment, the child in the Second Plane of development (Elementary) has some characteristics that are very different from those of a child in the First Plane. While the child in the First Plane is a “sensorial” learner who […]

In Montessori theory, freedom and self-discipline are two sides of the same coin. The person who is self-disciplined is able to be responsible in their actions. The person who is free to act must be self-disciplined in order to use that freedom responsibly. The long-term goal in regards to freedom is a self-disciplined adult who […]