Dr. Montessori saw the senses as the "doorway to the mind." She  considered sensory and manipulation not only an aid to the development of maturing sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin) but a starting point for the intellectual growth.
She believed that by helping children to order, compare and classify sensory stimulation, their intellectual development would be greatly  assisted. In this way, children will be better prepared for future learning in math, language, and science and making sense of life's experiences and information in general. |
