...that is, the teacher must learn, not to teach, but rather to observe. This fact not only constitutes a revolution in the form of the school, but is...

The children must be attached to the material; if they are attached to the teacher they cannot be independent.

A child is an eager observer and is particularly attracted by the actions of the adults and wants to imitate them. In this regard an adult can have a...

The adult must find within himself the still unknown error that prevents him from seeing the child as he is.

The work of education is divided between the teacher and the environment.

When we think about mixed ages, we must make sure we aren't starving children intellectually or physically ... we should not have a supermarket, but...

...a teacher should never forget that he is a teacher and that his mission is one of education.

The teacher's skill in not interfering comes with practice, like everything else, but it never comes easily. It means rising to spiritual heights...

The first thing required of a teacher is that he be rightly disposed for his task.

The attitude of humility is an element of patience.