Project Erdkinder

Celebrating the work of many hands

“But, above all it is the education of adolescents that is important...”

From Childhood to Adolescence

"The chief symptom of adolescence is a state of expectation, a tendency towards creative work and a need for the strengthening of self-confidence.”

From Childhood to Adolescence

“The adolescent must never be treated as a child, for that is a stage of life that he has surpassed. It is better to treat an adolescent as if he had greater value than he actually shows...”

From Childhood to Adolescence

“Therefore work on the land is an introduction both to nature and to civilization and gives a limitless field for scientific and historic studies“

From Childhood to Adolescence

“...there would be all kinds of artistic occupations open to free choice both as to the time and the nature of the work.”

From Childhood to Adolescence

“Education should therefore include the two forms of work, manual and intellectual...”

From Childhood to Adolescence

“ The essential reform is this: to put the adolescent on the road to achieving economic independence.”

From Childhood to Adolescence

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Sep 19, 2022

"How to Teach Maths" podcast episode

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Sep 7, 2022

Want to be a Montessori Middle School or High School Teacher?

Sep 7, 2022

Do you want to be a Montessori Middle School or High School Teacher? Now’s your chance for training! Enrollment opening September 22nd, 2022.

Sep 7, 2022

Jan 9, 2021

Listen to Children Always, especially during the pandemic

Jan 9, 2021

Sep 20, 2020

Upcoming Webinar: Cultivating Awareness of Racism in American History with Dr. Ayize Sabater. All proceeds go to the Black Montessori Education Fund.

Sep 20, 2020

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