Children Quote by Paula Polk Lillard
““Montessori called the child under six years old "a sensorial explorer" and based her educational approach for the child's early years upon the child's learning through the senses.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius by Angeline Stoll Lillard, 2005
Children learn best by engaging their senses, exploring the world through touch, sight, sound, taste, and smell.
In simple terms: Kids learn through senses.
Encourage sensory play.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- preschool classrooms
- home education
- therapy for sensory processing
- museum visits
- nature walks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can sensory activities be balanced with abstract thinking?
- What sensory experiences best support language acquisition?
May overlook cognitive development beyond sensory input.