![Psychic Embryo (Montessori)]( "Psychic Embryo (Montessori)")
by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary
In Montessori education, the term Psychic Embryo refers to the concept that the first three years of a child’s life is a period of mental development that parallels the physical development that occurs during the nine months of...
![Primary Classroom (Montessori)]( "Primary Classroom (Montessori)")
by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary
In the Montessori approach, the Primary Classroom caters to children between the ages of three and six years. It typically encompasses preschool and kindergarten-aged children[1]. This multi-age grouping allows for a family-like environment in which younger...
![Prepared Environment (Montessori)]( "Prepared Environment (Montessori)")
by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary
In Montessori education, the Prepared Environment refers to a setting designed to facilitate independent learning and exploration by the child.[1] The environment, prepared by the adult, contains only the essential materials and tools for optimal...
![Phonological Awareness (Montessori)]( "Phonological Awareness (Montessori)")
by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary
Phonological awareness is a critical skill that children develop in the early stages of learning to read and write. In a Montessori setting, explicit phonological awareness instruction is a key aspect of the curriculum, aiding the transition from oral language to...
![Phonics Instruction (Montessori)]( "Phonics Instruction (Montessori)")
by MontessoriX | 1 Aug 2023 | Glossary
Phonics instruction in Montessori classrooms is designed to help children discover the rules of phonics themselves, primarily through the use of hands-on learning materials. This methodology aims to help children understand the sound-letter relationship, which is...
