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A child using Montessori binomial cubes to learn about algebraic concepts through hands-on exploration.

The Absorbent Mind

By Nilanga Ericsson As a child, I spoke two languages, my mother tongue: Sinhala and English, which is considered the official language of Sri Lanka. I don’t recall anyone teaching me the vocabulary, the grammar or the syntax. Yet I spoke…
Students participating in grace and courtesy lessons, learning to work cooperatively in a Montessori environment.

Sensitive Periods in Child Development

By Yelena Raskin Sensitive periods are periods of psychological development in the child. This period is a time of limited duration. During the sensitive periods, the child has very powerful capacities. The child is able to do great things…