Principles
Freedom with responsibility
“Freedom with responsibility” is a key tenet of Montessori, which defines discipline as the ability to govern one’s self.
Discipline is attained when a child chooses to focus on meaningful tasks. Freedom bounded by ability-appropriate limits leads to self-discipline.
Teachers allow the children to explore, which means that specific activities are not be imposed on the children during individual work time.
Allowing the child to select interesting activities that correspond with their interests is the definition of free choice. Children are not scolded in order to maintain order. Instead, their own desire to work without interruption inspires them to provide the same space and respect to their peers.
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