Every child is unique. The role of parents and teachers is to raise children to be their authentic selves, fulfill their purposes and contribute positively to humanity. To help the children construct themselves
into unique individuals, it is important to understand child development. Maria Montessori’s method of education is rooted in childhood development.
Dr. Montessori’s familiarity of the science of growth and development of the child along with her own observations and insights on children helped her frame the educational method which would cater to each
stage of development.
The following resources on stages of development, current research on brain development will help parent of children above age of 5 to effectively help their children learn following their interests.
Resources:
- Stages of Development (3 min read)
- The Child’s Brain (20 min read)
- 6-12 Age Group (8 min video)
- Second Plane Child (16 min podcast)
Understanding the attributes and needs of children in each stage of development can help you create lesson plans, communicate to them in a way that would spark interest and aid in overall relationship with the child.