Benjamin S. Bloom of the University of Chicago,
wrote in 'Stability and Change in man Characteristics”, "From conception
to age four, the individual develops 50% of his
nature and intelligence; from ages four to eight he develops another 30%..." This
suggests the very rapid growth of intelligence in the early years and the great influence
of the environment in development.
nature and intelligence; from ages four to eight he develops another 30%..." This
suggests the very rapid growth of intelligence in the early years and the great influence
of the environment in development.
Dr Montessori described the child’s mind between the time of birth and
six years of age
as the absorbent mind. It is during this stage the child has tremendous ability to learn and assimilate from the world around him without conscious effort. They create their own opportunity to challenge and develop.
as the absorbent mind. It is during this stage the child has tremendous ability to learn and assimilate from the world around him without conscious effort. They create their own opportunity to challenge and develop.
1.
Children need
interaction with their peer group for their emotional and mental growth.
2.
The first step
in being away from the family on their own for a comfortable short duration
boost their confidence.
3.
The child
benefits from the intellectual stimulation, guidance, learning materials and
environment a school provides.
4.
Mothers get free
time to engage in activities closer to their heart and by the time they come to
collect the children they will be refreshed.
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