Presentation (Montessori)

by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

In Montessori education, a Presentation refers to the way an adult introduces a child to a new object or activity within the environment.[1] Unlike traditional teaching, the adult does not instruct but demonstrates the correct use of the materials and...

Work (Montessori)

by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

In the context of Montessori education, Work refers to the self-initiated, purposeful activities of children. While these activities may appear to be play from an adult perspective, Maria Montessori considered them as the child’s work, given the...

Vocabulary Enrichment (Montessori)

by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

In Montessori education, Vocabulary Enrichment refers to the active process of expanding the child’s vocabulary during the highly receptive 3-6 years of age. This age is marked by an exponential increase in vocabulary, and to nourish this innate...

Valorisation (Montessori)

by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

Valorisation is a key concept in the Montessori philosophy of education. It’s the development of self-confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of accomplishment through work and contribution. Montessori believed that children, like adults, want to do real work and...

Sound Games (Montessori)

by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

In Montessori education, Sound Games are activities designed to enhance children’s phonemic awareness — the understanding that words are made up of separate sounds. Sound games, which often start from around two years old or as soon as the child speaks...

Society by Cohesion (Montessori)

by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary

‘Society by Cohesion’ is a term coined by Dr. Maria Montessori to describe the social dynamics that occur naturally among children, particularly as they progress through the second and third planes of development (roughly ages 6-12 and 12-18,...