The transformation of children from birth to adulthood occurs throughout a series of developmental planes. Montessori practice changes in scope and manner to embrace the child's changing characteristics and interests.

In both the Infant/Toddler and Primary programs children are in their first plane of development.  At this stage, birth to age 6, children are sensory explorers constructing their intellects by absorbing every aspect of their environment, language and culture.

Through the elementary programs, children become conceptual explorers.  They develop their powers of abstraction and imagination and apply their knowledge to discover and further expand their world.

For more information on Maria Montessori and her methods please visit the Association Montessori Internationale website.