The Development of Language

Contemporary studies have confirmed some of María Montessori¹s views that concern language. For example, her idea that the acquisition of language is a natural process developed spontaneously by children has been proven.

It is precisely them who carry out practical exercises that form the base for their movement control, and who work with sensorial materials that enrich their intellect; moreover, they literally experience an explosion in reading and writing skills.

Our language exercises begin with pre-reading and pre-writing skills, which include the expansion of vocabulary, phonetics and the mechanics of writing. It is common in Montessori classes that children learn how to write and read earlier than expected: a true and natural ability found within them.