Have you ever observed your child very interested in learning a new skill during their developmental stages?
These critical stages of development are called a Montessori Sensitive Period. The Sensitive Period refers to a window in the children’s development when they will be very receptive to learning new knowledge and to develop a new milestone.
The children from prenatal to six years old, experience three important Sensitive Periods: Order, Movement, and Language. Following a daily routine of our classroom and being in a home–like, organized, and beautiful environment creates a sense of order for the children. They love to know what to expect in their daily schedule. It also helps to reduce stress and anxiety. They get to build their movement skills from the time in their mom’s tummy till four and half years old. It starts from learning how to use small objects to walking and running. During the sensitive period of language, the child’s absorbent mind is ready to expand his vocabulary, thoughts, and feelings. They need a positive and emotional tie between children and teachers so that learning can take place.
To understand deeply where each child is emotionally, socially, and academically, teachers do regular observations and we take notes of the lessons that they are doing. Tracing the shift of interest of each child. To feed their curiosity and support their learning, we provide a variety of new lessons weekly in each area of our classroom.
The success of the Montessori environment is evident when the children can read and know numbers at an early age. However, very early education is not the purpose of the approach. Maria Montessori’s purpose is that learning occurs naturally and joyfully for each child. Maria Montessori said, “We can only give each child the chance to fulfill his/her potential possibilities to become an independent, secure, and balanced human being.”
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Kaoutar and Sara
