The First Six Year
Many people throughout history have noted
the importance of the first six years of life.
A child becomes fully a member of her
particular culture and family group during
these early years. She takes in everything
she sees, hears, and feels in her environment.
A child who loves herself and feels safe in
the world, who has experienced the joy of
making a contribution to her group, and who
has fallen in love with work, learning,
and loving, is fortunate indeed.
Every child, by instinct, wants to learn and
grow to the limit of his abilities. Before the
age of six he does this by imitating those
around him. To help him we must carefully
prepare the physical and social environment,
for this is the way culture, and moral
and spiritual beliefs, are passed on.
Pinegreenwoods Montessori
Montessori Inspired (3-6)
