Learning Stages

We cannot artificially divide children into learning stages which correspond directly to a certain age, but I do believe that learning occurs in stages and that it is helpful for parents to focus on particular aspects of learning in each stage and to use certain methods at that time.

So, as we discuss learning stages, I want you to remember once again, the individuality of your child and the flexibility of the "ages" given. One child may take on characteristics of a learning stage well before the "age"; and visa versa.

You would note that I use the Classical Divisions of Stages. I do so, because in my understanding, any child's natural development is according to this structure. In fact, I believe that all of our learning occurs in this developmental way, from gaining information - to assimilating the information - to expressing the information. In a sense, I see the classical divisions as an umbrella under which one can apply a range of methods in each stage.

In each stage, I condense the skills into Areas of "Focus". This is a huge generalization - but yet can help the parent to keep in mind what we mainly need to focus on in the given age/stage.

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