the principles of the montessori method
Educating children from a young age and taking advantage of their "absorbent mind" particularly between the ages of 3 and 6, a period during which the child effortlessly absorbs a large amount of information from their environment through their five senses.
Educating the senses to understand the world around oneself in a concrete manner, engaging the whole body.
Observing and using children's "sensitive periods": periods in which a child shows a strong interest and predisposition for particular learning. During these periods, which are specific to each child, the child is eager to learn and does so effortlessly.
Granting freedom of movement and choice of activities for children (freedom always accompanied by discipline in Maria Montessori's pedagogy).
Promoting the development of movement, especially their control.
Using and creating materials that isolate a unique quality and lead to gradual development (from the simple to the complex, from the concrete to the abstract). Allowing children to acquire the notion of discipline in their activities.
Using Practical Life exercises to develop not only motor skills but also children's autonomy and self-confidence.
Including error self-correction for each activity, which encourages the child to reason and refine their critical thinking skills towards improvement.
Becoming an educator who stimulates children's activity by fostering their development and allowing their potential to unfold (limiting interventions to avoid disturbing or diverting the foundational activity through which the child forms their experience and knowledge, and to preserve their concentration).
Educating the senses to understand the world around oneself in a concrete manner, engaging the whole body.
Observing and using children's "sensitive periods": periods in which a child shows a strong interest and predisposition for particular learning. During these periods, which are specific to each child, the child is eager to learn and does so effortlessly.
Granting freedom of movement and choice of activities for children (freedom always accompanied by discipline in Maria Montessori's pedagogy).
Promoting the development of movement, especially their control.
Using and creating materials that isolate a unique quality and lead to gradual development (from the simple to the complex, from the concrete to the abstract). Allowing children to acquire the notion of discipline in their activities.
Using Practical Life exercises to develop not only motor skills but also children's autonomy and self-confidence.
Including error self-correction for each activity, which encourages the child to reason and refine their critical thinking skills towards improvement.
Becoming an educator who stimulates children's activity by fostering their development and allowing their potential to unfold (limiting interventions to avoid disturbing or diverting the foundational activity through which the child forms their experience and knowledge, and to preserve their concentration).