“A Child Who Has Become Master of His Acts” Montessori Word Art Freebie

Maria Montessori was so far ahead of her time. Montessorians have been using an approach to praise that’s only recently become popular through concepts such as growth mindset. And the related growth mindset focus on effort fits perfectly with Montessori concepts on the importance of the child’s work.

Today is the birthday of Maria Montessori (August 31, 1870 – May 6, 1952). In honor of Dr. Montessori’s birthday and our unit on the brain and growth mindset, I’m sharing a quote from Maria Montessori that sums up much of the focus of her work:

“A child who has become master of his acts through long and repeated exercises, and who has been encouraged by the pleasant and interesting activities in which he has been engaged, is a child filled with health and joy and remarkable for his calmness and discipline.” Maria Montessori (The Discovery of the Child)

I created a word art freebie based on that quote. For printing, feel free to download the word art freebie without watermark. If you’d like to share the image online, please use the image with the watermark. Of course, I always appreciate when you link to my post and Facebook page, too.

“A Child Who Has Become Master of His Acts” Montessori Word Art Freebie

To download word art without watermark, click here, then right click on the image and choose “Save Picture As . . .”

More Montessori Inspiration for Parents and Teachers

I have many more Montessori word art freebies.

You’ll find lots of Montessori quotes here.

For LOTS of Montessori-inspired activities and ideas, see Living Montessori Now.

Growth Mindset Resources

You’ll find lots of inspiring- and character-building songs in my free growth mindset songs for kids post.

You’ll find lots of inspiring quotes in my best growth mindset quotes for kids and adults.

You’ll find lots of inspiration from famous failures in my “Don’t Give Up {Growth Mindset Inspiration from Famous Failures}” post.

You’ll find lots of great free growth mindset printables in my “Ultimate List of Free Growth Mindset Printables for Kids and Adults.”

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