![]() ![]() As she alternated between hands, her inquisitiveness and delight was apparent. As she tried to pull it off the fingers of one hand, it stuck to the fingers of the other. I recently had the pleasure of watching a one year old student discover a sticker. Montessori observed that the formative stage of concentration occurs from birth to about the age of three. Nurturing Concentration in the Montessori Child in the First 6 years: In this, the first of a two-part article, we explore the importance of concentration in early childhood. Maria Montessori understood the power of concentration, and her methodology is designed to nurture this power. Whether we are learning to tie our shoes, write our name, wash a car or solve complex algebraic equations, there is intense concentration specific to the task at hand. ![]() Learning, by itself, cannot happen without concentration. "If a child's cycle of activity is interrupted, the results are a deviation of behavior, aimlessness, and loss of interest.So whatever intelligent activity we witness in a child even if it seems absurd to us.we must not interfere for the child must be able to finish the cycle of activity on which his heart is set." - Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind In addition, the children will continue to work on grace and courtesy, their table setting skills, and mastering their use of a fork and spoon.Īnother goal for the children this month is to continue to develop their ability to focus and concentrate. In preparation for pre-school, we will be reinforcing the importance of completing the work cycle, by putting their work away and rolling up their work rugs. We attempt to provide them with the tools and then observe to see whether or not they are able to resolve their conflicts. We continue to work on our listening and verbal skills, controlling our impulses, helping each other and on cooperation.ĭuring this period of development, the children are beginning to learn how to resolve conflicts with each other. A big part of the Toddler's work at this time of year is spent on socialization. ![]()
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