Concrete to Abstract (Montessori)

Concrete to Abstract is a principle in Montessori education where learning progresses from tangible, hands-on experiences to more abstract concepts.^[1] The child initially interacts with concrete materials that represent an abstract idea, like size or colour. As the child develops, they are able to understand these ideas in symbolic or abstract forms.

Contents

• 1Montessori Quotes
• 2Research and Critiques
• 3Comparisons to Other Methods
• 4See Also
• 5Glossary of Montessori Terms
• 6Please help to translate this page into your local language
• 7References

Montessori Quotes

• “There is nothing in the intellect which was not first in some way in the senses.” ^[2]
• “The hands are the instruments of man’s intelligence.”^[3]