It was Aristotle who first clearly recognized the uniqueness of the human mind in its capacity to transform sensorial experiences into conceptual abstractions. Since sensory percepts are the foundation of the child's ability to form concepts, Aristotle's famous dictum There is nothing learned in the mind which was not first in the senses (a statement which was also paraphrased centuries later by Francis Bacon) holds true. Frequently referred to as the ...

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These lessons describe and explain on a step-by-step method how to present pertinent Montessori materials and exercises of Sensorial Development to children from ages 3 to 6.  The information provided with these notes is not intended to be a substitute for live instruction offered by a formal Montessori teacher preparation course.  For the experienced Montessori teacher, these notes will serve well as enriching professional insights; for the beginner, they will lay a solid foundation for understanding the Montessori Method and for practicing many of its principles and techniques in the role of teacher-assistant or private home-teacher. Formal courses for the C.M.E. certification program have been discontinued and are no longer offered by The Albanesi Educational Center.

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