An absorbing mind
At a certain stage of children's growth, they will absorb everything around them like a sponge! This is what Montessori called "the absorbing mind". During this period, they can naturally absorb various experiences without external coercion.
An environment designed for groups.
Montessori believes that a tailor-made environment for children can provide them with the perfect stimulus they need to grow up. It is more interesting and effective for children to learn and play in such an environment.
Appropriate environment promotes growth.
Environment has an important influence on children's development. Montessori emphasized that a suitable environment can stimulate children's potential and promote their continuous progress.
Children's internal motivation
Children's learning and operation are actually driven by the heart. When they face challenges, this internal power machine will be more powerful. As parents and teachers, we should encourage children to try bravely and stimulate their inner motivation!
The importance of feeling and experience
Montessori believes that feelings and experiences are the key to children's growth. Different from traditional exams, she pays more attention to children's actual feelings and learning in daily life.
The role of supporter and mentor
In Montessori's view of education, parents and teachers are the supporters and instructors of children. By providing a suitable environment and short-term teaching, they let children choose their activities freely for most of the day. In this way, children can not only learn through play, but also grow up through exploration.
Debate on educational view
There are some controversies about Montessori's educational view. Some people think that it pays too much attention to intellectual development and ignores children's emotional cultivation and social activities. At the same time, its sensory education teaching AIDS are also considered to be too divorced from children's real life, too narrow and rigid. But in any case, Montessori's educational view provides us with a unique perspective and method to help us better understand and cultivate future talents!