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Compassion in the Upper Elementary 2nd plane of development compassion discipline elementary independence Sep 22, 2021

 “If human unity—which is a fact in nature—is going at last to be organized, it will be done only by an education that will give appreciation of all that has been done by human cooperation.”

~ Dr. Maria Montessori

In this year of considering the aspect of compassion...

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Building Independence in Elementary Children 2nd plane of development freedom and responsibility independence lower elementary upper elementary Oct 15, 2020

Through the freedom and activity given to the child, the child gains knowledge about the responsibilities of their family and school community. As the child becomes more active, it is the adult’s responsibility to make the child aware of how they could be responsible for their own...

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Toddler Time and Independence dressing independence preschool shoes young children's community Jun 03, 2019

Children in the Young Children's Community thrive in an appropriately sized environment that is their classroom. Here they have a very structured routine set up to allow them the time to make choices and practice skills that they feel drawn toward. Dressing is a big theme in this classroom...

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