The Unseen Work of the Toddler (0–3 Years)
Photo by Chris wade NTEZICIMPA : https://www.pexels.com/photo/adorable-baby-walking-in-black-and-white-portrait-34488839/ What if the greatest work of childhood is the one we never see? The earliest years of life might look quiet from the outside — lots of diaper changes, naps, and tiny hands learning to grab and pour. But inside your toddler’s mind, something extraordinary is happening. Dr. Maria Montessori called this the unconscious absorbent mind — a time when children ta
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The Four Planes of Development: A Map of the Whole Child
What if we could see a map of childhood — a guide not just to what children learn, but how they change as they grow? A Revolutionary Framework for Growth Long before neuroscience caught up with her, Dr. Maria Montessori proposed that human development unfolds in four broad stages, or planes of development , each lasting roughly six years: 0–6, 6–12, 12–18, and 18–24. Each plane has its own psychological and physical characteristics, learning drives, and sensitivities. A three
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