Montessori Directress

I believe that the main concern for the teacher when it comes to the term “help”

is to guide the child, be like a second parent to that child, when they’re own

parents are not around. The teacher spends more time with the child then

parents can due to busy work schedules and routines. That’s why it’s imperative

for the teacher to take on not only a teacher role, but a second mother like

position. She explains to her student, in an understanding and calm manner. She

is patient when something is done incorrectly. She allows for the child to choose

his own activity, rather than force him into something he has no interest in. When

the child is afraid, she uses her soft voice to ease the child’s fear. When no one

plays with a particular child, it is the teacher’s role to introduce him or her to a

group of child, have them all involved in an activity, and to encourage social

interaction. The teacher plays many parts, not only as an educator. She handles

disputes, without judging. She offers support when a child lacks confidence in

himself. “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” Maria Montessori.

“Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world”. Maria Montessori. That’s important

not only for the child but the teacher as well. The teacher’s role is to offer support and

encouragement in order for that individual to have trust in themselves, and confidence.

They have to believe they have the ability to accomplish anything they focus on. “We cannot know the consequences of suppressing a child's spontaneity when he is just beginning to be active.

We may even suffocate life itself. That humanity which is revealed in all its intellectual splendor during the

sweet and tender age of childhood should be respected with a kind of religious veneration. It is like the sun

which appears at dawn or a flower just beginning to bloom. Education cannot be effective unless it helps