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The First Plane of Development: Building the Foundation for Life first plane of development pre k preschool Oct 30, 2025

At Butler Montessori, everything we do begins with a deep respect for how children grow and learn. Dr. Maria Montessori described human development as unfolding through four “planes,” each lasting about six years and characterized by distinct needs, interests, and ways of learning.

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Toddler Time and Independence dressing independence preschool shoes young children's community Jun 03, 2019

Children in the Young Children's Community thrive in an appropriately sized environment that is their classroom. Here they have a very structured routine set up to allow them the time to make choices and practice skills that they feel drawn toward. Dressing is a big theme in this classroom and often...

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