During the work cycle, we are starting to see signs of normalization. In a biography of Maria Montessori, E.M. Standing writes, "The process of normalization is always the same...It does not matter with what deviation a child may start... But as each child- individually and in his own time and place- achieves this experience of spontaneous concentration, until it has become a habit." As guides of the classroom, we look for a love of work and order, profound concentration, an attachment to reality, ability to share with others, and an understanding of freedom of choice yet discipline to complete chosen tasks in the classroom. As we progress into late fall, we are starting to see our little classroom start to normalize.
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