Montessori Sensitive Periods And How To Implement Them At Home
Within Maria Montessori’s framework due to her studies with children, she has observed the occurrence of sensitive periods.
Sensitive Period For Language (Birth To 6 Years)
The sensitive period for language is from 7 months in utero up to 5.5 to 6 years of age. There are several aspects of language from spoken language, to written language and reading. This is an integral part of a child’s life to be able to use words to use words or language in order to communicate.
Sensitive Period For Movement (Birth To 4 Years)
The sensitive period for movement unfolds across two overlapping phases: Phase 1: Gross and Fine Motor Acquisition (Birth to Approximately …
Sensitive Period For Numbers (From 4 To 5.5 Years)
The sensitive period for numbers typically emerges around 4 years of age and continues to approximately 5.5 years. During this …
Sensitive Period For Order (Age 18 Months To 2 Years)
The sensitive period for order begins from birth and is thought to peak between approximately 18 months and 2.5 years, …
Sensitive Period For Refinement Of The Senses (Birth To 5 Years)
During this sensitive period, young children show a strong fascination with sensorial experiences — taste, smell, sound, touch, temperature, and …
Sensitive Period For Understanding Manners And Courtesies (From 2-6 Years)
Between approximately 2 and 6 years of age, children move into a sensitive period for grace and courtesy — developing …
Sensitive Period For Weaning (5 To 6 Months)
Maria Montessori identified sensitive periods — windows of time during which children are particularly receptive to learning specific skills or …