The first day is always wonderful, it has a mixture of excitement, of anticipation, of a great desire to know so many things. Children always have the desire to know, but the first day, they arrive with their eyes brighter, more open, a more honest smile and the excitement of the reunion … or fear of the meeting, to discover what it is, with whom, how, where.  What a thrill!

Children gradually begin to rediscover their materials, to work with them and suddenly, everything becomes harmony, new children feel invited to do the same, the Guides begin their work of observation and work according to the needs of each one of the small people that share the day.  Life in a Montessori environment is full of meaningful movement, all with a specific purpose.

Given this freedom of movement, comes to mind a passage from Raniero Regni:

“Humanity will continue to be comprised of many people who speak of freedom but few free men. If the purpose of education is liberation and reconstruction, the medium can not be different from the result. Liberty is not the true purpose of the education, but the creation of children who are less unhappy adults capable of changing the world.’s cosmic purpose, freedom is the means to achieve that result. ”

Thanks to parents who entrust us with the most precious to them: their children.