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Mixed age groups in Montessori classrooms

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I often come across parents wondering how the concept of mixed age groups works in a classroom set up.  This blog will take you through all the reasons why Montessori classrooms have children of mixed age groups working together.  Dr. Maria Montessori observed children of different cultures, countries and age groups and derived at a conclusion that children between 0-3 and 3-6 have similar planes of development. Dr Maria Montessori Research has proved that children's' emotional, mental and psychological needs are met within mixed age groups. LePort Schools Here are some of the reasons why children should learn to work with different age groups: 1. Sensitive periods: Children aged between 0-3 and 3-6 have the same sensitive periods and therefore they all are interested in similar activities. Characteristics acquired by the older children inspire the younger ones to grasp faster. 2. Language development: Language development is accelerated in a set up w
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A new Montessori preschool

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With the vision of nurturing a generation of children who love learning, empowering them to reach their potential and planting the seeds of lifelong growth, Casa Vista Montessori, a brand new Montessori preschool is opened at Worli.  About Montessori The Montessori Method of education, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori , is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. Dr. Montessori's Method has been time tested, with over 100 years of success in diverse cultures throughout the world. A primary goal of Montessori philosophy is “Help me to do it myself”. In a Montessori school, children are encouraged to learn by doing and to incorporate a sense of learning into their everyday life. Montessori- inspired activities are designed to take care of the child’s developmental stages. The Montessori material has a built-in control of error, which enables the child to rectify his own work. Most importa
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