![]() ![]() Montessori believed it was crucial to serve the specific developmental characteristics and needs of children in each plane, to allow them to move with strength into each following plane and prepare them for adulthood. Maria Montessori observed that children and adolescents develop through natural stages which can be defined by specific characteristics and developmental needs: birth to age 6 ages 6 to 12 ages 12 to 18, and ages 18 to 24. In her research and work with children, Dr. ![]() The four planes of development are 6-year stages of child development, from birth to adulthood. We’ll start today with “The Four Planes of Development.” The work of the Montessori guide, the organization of the Montessori classroom, the design and function of Montessori materials-everything about the Montessori method-it all comes down to the four planes. In our Theory series, we’ll dive deep into the foundational principles of the Montessori method and take a look at how these theories come into practice in the school setting. This week, we’ll kick off another series, all about Montessori theory. You’ve seen our recent posts from our 101 series, where we breakdown some of the terminology you might find in a Montessori school. While we (shamelessly) love to show off our school and community in the Villa di Maria blog, we are also here to spread the word about Montessori beyond our campus-demystifying and celebrating the Montessori method of education in the hopes that more people will discover its benefits for children and families. ![]()
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