The Montessori method of teaching is based on the belief that children of all ages have a great appetite for learning and an ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings.
The Montessori method of teaching is based on the belief that children of all ages have a great appetite for learning and an ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings. During these early years there are sensitive periods during which children are attracted to different experiences, activities, and methods of engaging with their environment.  This is a time of tremendous change and advancement for a child—physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. As they grow, children use their imitation skills, begin goal oriented behavior, examine their world through trial and error, work on problem solving, negotiate interpersonal relationships, explore make believe and role playing, evolve skills of empathy, hone their physical control and movement, start to understand cause and effect, and develop an interest in written language.