One of the most exciting aspects of our Montessori classroom is that it brings abstract concepts to life in a manner that is fun and makes sense to the children. Concepts such as length, diameter, temperature, tone, texture, quantity and more are presented using specific materials to isolate the quality. Children use concrete educational materials to help define the concept.
The passage to abstract reasoning continues as the children demonstrate their understanding by teaching younger peers, thus internalizing abstract concepts. As their comprehension blossoms, additional Montessori lessons then follow, further continuing the passage to abstraction.
What the hand does, the mind remembers.
— Maria Montessori
