Language
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Key to the world of children
Language develops through social encounters and cultural contexts and is a natural part
of arts, mathematics and cultural activities. Children learn best in an environment that stimulates
their interest and communication skills.
According to Montessori pedagogy, children go through sensitive periods from birth to around six years of age, when they are particularly receptive to learning languages. During these periods, children easily absorb both spoken and written language from their environment. At the preschool, we work daily with language to give children the opportunity to learn several languages. We value the diversity of languages of both children and educators and strive to create an open and inspiring learning environment.
According to Montessori pedagogy, children go through sensitive periods from birth to around six years of age, when they are particularly receptive to learning languages. During these periods, children easily absorb both spoken and written language from their environment. At the preschool, we work daily with language to give children the opportunity to learn several languages. We value the diversity of languages of both children and educators and strive to create an open and inspiring learning environment.
Tools for communication and thinking
In Montessori education, writing is introduced before reading. Through materials such as sandpaper letters and the movable alphabet, children get to know the shapes of letters and experiment with words before learning to read. This method promotes both motor skills and understanding of the structure of language.
English is taught from pre-school, where language learning takes place in a playful way. Teachers encourage language and diversity through thematic weeks and projects on the UN Declaration of Human Rights. Through this, students gain not only language skills, but also an awareness of the equal value of all people.