The Absorbent Mind

By access_1ahu61c1 | October 22, 2018
A child using Montessori binomial cubes to learn about algebraic concepts through hands-on exploration.

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 both languages fluently. It is a common occurrence that happens every day in every country…

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Sensitive Periods in Child Development

By access_1ahu61c1 | July 25, 2018
Students participating in grace and courtesy lessons, learning to work cooperatively in a Montessori environment.

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 and make very important acquisitions, like language and movement. But after some time, these powers disappear.…

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