Montessori

The absorbent mind is Maria Montessori's term for the unique way children from birth to age six unconsciously absorb knowledge from their environment, fundamentally different from how older children and adults learn.

Control of error is a Montessori design principle where learning materials are built so children can discover and correct their own mistakes without adult intervention.

Practical Life is a foundational pillar of Montessori education encompassing real-world activities—self-care, household tasks, and social graces—that develop concentration, coordination, independence, and order in children.

The Prepared Environment is a foundational Montessori concept referring to a carefully designed, purposefully arranged learning space where everything has a specific place and purpose, supporting children's independence, concentration, and natural development.

Sensitive periods are critical windows during early childhood when children are biologically primed and exceptionally receptive to acquiring specific skills—such as language, order, or movement—with unusual ease and intensity.

Sensorial activities in Montessori education are hands-on exercises using specially designed materials that help children refine their five senses by isolating specific qualities like size, color, texture, or sound.

The Three-Period Lesson is a Montessori teaching technique that introduces vocabulary and concepts through three sequential stages: naming ("This is..."), recognition ("Show me..."), and recall ("What is this?").

A Montessori work cycle is an extended, uninterrupted block of time (typically 2-3 hours) during which children freely choose and engage in learning activities, developing deep concentration and independence.