🌿 Was Montessori Really “Child-Led”? “Follow the child” is one of Montessori’s most misunderstood ideas. It never meant “let them do whatever they want.” It meant follow their development their sensitive periods, curiosity, and readiness to learn through careful observation and a prepared environment. Montessori isn’t freedom from structure it’s freedom within it. We follow the child’s growth, not their impulses. We guide, prepare, and step back at the right moments. True Montessori is developmentally-led and adult-guided. It teaches children not just to make choices but to lead themselves with purpose, order, and independence. Because freedom without limits isn’t freedom it’s chaos disguised as choice. 🌱 #Montessori #LifeInternationalAcademy #LifeiaTampa #LBL (fb)

✨ What an unforgettable day at Life International Academy! ✨ We were honored to welcome Olympic gold medalist and world tennis champion Mike Bryan and proud LIA parent to our campus! As one half of the legendary Bryan Brothers doubles team, Mike has won multiple Grand Slam titles and is celebrated as one of the greatest doubles players in history. What makes this visit even more special is that Mike chose Life International Academy for his child because he believes in the power of life-skills education 🌱. During his visit, he inspired our students with stories of perseverance, teamwork, and dedication both on and off the court. Students had the incredible opportunity to see his Olympic medals, trophies, and Hall of Fame ring , and each went home with a signed player card to remember the day forever. We are so grateful for this inspiring visit and proud that champions like Mike Bryan not only believe in life-skills-based learning but also choose Life International Academy for their own children. 💛 #LifeiaTampa #LifeInternationalAcademy #LBL #lifeskillsbasedlearning #mikecbryan (fb)