Sensitive Periods (Montessori)

Sensitive Periods (Montessori)

by | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

In Montessori education, Sensitive Periods refer to specific times during early child development when the child shows strong propensity to specific kinds of learning. These are transient periods of intense sensitivity to particular stimuli in their...
Self-Regulation (Montessori)

Self-Regulation (Montessori)

by | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

Self-regulation is a core principle within the Montessori educational philosophy. It refers to the ability of an individual to control their impulses, behaviours and emotions, which includes aspects such as self-discipline, the ability to delay gratification,...
Self-Discipline (Montessori)

Self-Discipline (Montessori)

by | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

Self-discipline is a key concept within the Montessori method and is closely linked to the principles of independence, self-regulation, and normalization. Maria Montessori believed that self-discipline emerges naturally in children over time when they are given...
Respect (Montessori)

Respect (Montessori)

by | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

Respect is a fundamental value within the Montessori educational philosophy. Maria Montessori emphasized the importance of respect for self, others, the environment, and the learning materials[1]. This principle manifests in the Montessori classroom through the...
Repetition (Montessori)

Repetition (Montessori)

by | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

In Montessori education, Repetition refers to the repeated engagement of a child with a particular activity. Unlike adults who typically work towards an external objective, young children work towards internal goals. Thus, they often repeat an activity until...