by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary
In a Montessori context, the terms ‘Director’, ‘Guide’, or ‘Advisor’ often refer to the lead educator in a Montessori classroom. Different Montessori schools may use different terminologies, with some using the more traditional...
by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary
In the Montessori educational framework, albums are essentially the teacher’s guide for a specific subject. They contain detailed instructions for presenting lessons or activities to children, often including pictures of the materials, the scope and sequence of...
by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary
Adaptation is a term used in Montessori education, closely related to the concept of the Absorbent Mind. Adaptation refers to the process through which a child integrates with their environment by absorbing cultural and social cues.[1] This process allows...
by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary
Absorbent Mind The Absorbent Mind is a concept that was introduced by Dr. Maria Montessori, the Italian physician and educator. It suggests that children from birth to six years possess an incredible capacity to absorb and learn from their...
by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary
The 3-Hour Work Cycle in Montessori Education In Montessori education, the Three-Hour Work Cycle is a concept derived from Maria Montessori’s observations of children’s natural rhythms of work and rest. Montessori discovered that when children...