Category: The First Plane 0 – 3

Freedom & Limits

Montessori education is based on the principles of freedom and limits, creating a learning environment that fosters independence, self-discipline, and a love for learning.  In this educational approach, freedom and limits work hand in hand to provide the optimal conditions for a child’s development.… Continue Reading “Freedom & Limits”

Creation of an independent work space

To create an independent work space…  These are points that need to be considered… 1. Establish clear expectations: Clearly communicate the tasks and activities. Set achievable goals. (checklist can/could be be an option to help them stay organised). 2. Create a designated workspace (prepared… Continue Reading “Creation of an independent work space”

#623 GLIMPS – Thinking Skills

When it comes to Montessori education, it is important to use clear and concise language when giving instructions or explanations to children. Using simple vocabulary and short sentences can help children understand and absorb information better. Additionally, storytelling is a powerful tool for teaching… Continue Reading “#623 GLIMPS – Thinking Skills”

# 223 GLIMPS The Absorbent Mind – by Maria Montessori – summary

“The Absorbent Mind” is a book written by Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator who developed the Montessori educational approach. In the book, Montessori describes the unique process of human development that occurs in the first six years of life. Montessori discusses how… Continue Reading “# 223 GLIMPS The Absorbent Mind – by Maria Montessori – summary”

# 123 GLIMPS – Montessori Education

the human development and how nature assist this. These are the contributions of the first two planes and how they are apparent in The child you envision entering the third plane.

  Dr. Montessori has focused on the child from a holistic point of view. She considered the child, the human being as a being of greater purpose within the universe. Dr. Montessori stretched the difference between the human and the animal. It is clearly… Continue Reading “the human development and how nature assist this. These are the contributions of the first two planes and how they are apparent in The child you envision entering the third plane.”

0 – 6 – The Child Works for his/her Own Development

The Child’s play is really work – the child works for his/her own development. All the separate embryonic developments, which occurred from 0-3 years, must in the end, function together and become integrated so as to serve the individual personality. This is what is… Continue Reading “0 – 6 – The Child Works for his/her Own Development”

The Four Planes of Develolpment 0 – 3 The “unconcious creator”

This is the Plane of fundamental importance for the formation of the individual. The infant from 0-3 is identified by Montessori as a “Spiritual Embryo”, as the infant has, within him/herself “potentials”, which determine his or her development, seen as empty vessels, waiting to… Continue Reading “The Four Planes of Develolpment 0 – 3 The “unconcious creator””

The First Plane 0 – 3

The construction of the individual takes place. It is the HORME within the child, that forces to learn and act like a human being. It urges the child on to construct himself – it makes the child a humen being. (HORME – n. Psychology,… Continue Reading “The First Plane 0 – 3”