"It is not about learning of ideas but the preparation of the spirit....... A teacher who is to help life has to deeply understand the child...." These were Dr. Montessori's words.
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| Handicraft Exhibition on Beach Road |
I have been discovering how true these words are. I am often filled with thoughts of students
working and
some not working in the classroom. It is a beautiful experience. Today we designed
small tables and chairs and shelves for the classroom. The carpenter is so very amazed, he has never made such small furniture. He is equally eager to see our classroom, he has no idea what is going to be the
use of his creation. I told him that it will give him
immense joy when he actually sees what the children will
do and accomplish.
I bought three trays that looked beautiful from a craft exhibition yesterday, I kept trying to place one on the table and pick it up very carefully several times. I totally forgot that people were watching me and ended up receiving some strange looks. But I was only trying to see if the little hands will be comfortable grasping these trays. And this is not new for
any Montessori teacher out there.
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| Sunrise Early Monday Morning |
I have a great desire to
do good in the field of education. I have the certitude that it is possible and that I am not the only one with such hope.
Best of luck Manisha :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Puneeta, I have been so busy that I truly forgot that yesterday was Dr. Montessori's 142nd Birthday, a friend reminded me of that. Dr. Montessori was a remarkable woman and her understanding of the child leads our way into the field of education.
ReplyDeleteLove Manisha