Full control of children's sensitive period
1. Space sensitive period (after 2 years old)
After 2 years old, children will enter a space-sensitive period. They explore the mysteries of space based on the position and movement of the objects they see, as well as the distorted visual interface, and have a sense of space and related concepts. For a child, a bouncy ball can help him explore the space well. At the same time, the simple action of throwing things is also very meaningful for children.
2. Language sensitive period (0-6 years old)
When adults speak, children will observe their mouths and imitate the sounds of adults. Contrary to the difficulty of adult language learning, children can easily learn their mother tongue, which is the result of language sensitivity. Some children cannot speak when they are two years old and may have a language barrier. It is best to take the children to the hospital for examination. Language and expression are inseparable, and the level of language ability affects the quality of interpersonal relationships.
3. Order sensitive period (2-4 years old)
If you want a child to get to know the familiar environment, you should create an orderly atmosphere for him. If a child enters an unfamiliar environment, he will be frightened, angry, and cry because of unsuitability. The foreign educator Montessori found through observation that children have a sense of order. Children require orderly activities, orderly living habits and familiar possessions. Children are very particular about order, which is mainly reflected in the treatment of their toys, books and other possessions, habits and order, etc. She also believes that if parents cannot give their children an orderly environment, the children will not be able to find a foundation to build their own understanding and views on various relationships. When they begin to slowly establish an inner order in an orderly environment, their minds also develop.
4. Sensitive period (0-6 years old)
After babies come out of their mothers' belly, they begin to learn about the world with their ears, eyes, mouth and hands. Before the age of 3, babies "take everything as they are ordered" and do not choose. When they are 3 to 6 years old, they judge external things through their senses. During this period, toys such as tactile panels and earphones can effectively develop intelligence.
5. Sensitive period of interest in subtle things (1.5-4 years old)
Maybe busy adults don't pay attention to small bugs and small patterns and other small things, but young children are very interested in it. In this sensitive period, as long as the parents are properly educated, the child is likely to have a rigorous, serious, heroic and careful character.
6. Action sensitive period (0-6 years old)
The 2-year-old is the most active and active. Parents should seize this opportunity during the sensitive period and let the children exercise more so that they have coordinated body movements and balanced development of the left and right brains. Hand and eye movement training is more important than muscle exercise, which can help children develop good habits and improve their minds.
7. Sensitive period of social norms (2.5-6 years old)
When children are two and a half years old, they will gradually stop being self-centered and start to actively make friends and participate in group activities. At this time, parents should set a good example, set clear living standards, and inform and require their children to follow daily etiquette. After passing through the sensitive period of social norms, children can develop good habits of self-discipline and consciously abide by social norms.
8. Writing sensitive period (3.5-4.5 years old)
4 to 5 years old is the sensitive period for writing. After 5 years of age, the ability to master vocabulary begins to improve rapidly. Before that, parents can let their children have a perceptual understanding of writing, so that they can learn in the future.
9. Reading sensitive period (4.5-5.5 years old)
If a child is effectively educated and trained during the language-sensitive period and movement-sensitive period, he will naturally have the ability to write and read. If you want your child to become a person who loves to read and is educated in the future, it is something that should be done at this moment to ensure abundant books and create an environment suitable for reading.
10. Culturally sensitive period (6-9 years old)
Montessori believes that children's interest in cultural learning begins at the age of 3, and by the age of 6 to 9, this interest turns into a strong requirement for exploration. When the child reaches the age of 6, please provide him with a lot of cultural resources, so that he can be rooted in the local culture, and gradually go to the world, with the world in mind.