

During the first three years of life, the child possesses what Maria Montessori called the "absorbent mind" — an unconscious ability to absorb everything in the environment without effort. This is the period of greatest neurological development, when the foundations for language, movement, and social connection are established.
























Montessori infant and toddler environments provide carefully selected materials that support natural development milestones: grasping rings for hand coordination, mobiles for visual tracking, and object permanence boxes for cognitive development. Every material respects the child's pace and invites exploration.
The prepared environment for this age emphasizes freedom of movement, sensory-rich experiences, and secure attachment. Materials are simple, beautiful, and made from natural materials — honoring the child's need for authentic sensory experiences.
“The child has a different relation to his environment from ours. The child absorbs it.”
— Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
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Montessori pedagogové po celé Evropě důvěřují našim AMI certifikovaným materiálům. Od roku 1929 kvalita Nienhuis — nyní přímo pro třídy a domovy.

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