Multilingual Montessori 58. The Three Trimesters of Language Development
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Sep 5, 2024 Mariana Bissonnette, an internationally recognized Montessorian and founder of The PEACE Program, discusses the fascinating tri-phased journey of language development during the first 18 months of a child's life. She shares her personal adventures in raising multilingual children and the profound impact of the Montessori method on linguistic growth. Mariana dives into her concepts from 'Babies Build Toddlers,' revealing insights on nurturing child's communication skills and the importance of supportive early environments for bilingual upbringing.
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Montessori Inspiration
- Mariana Bissonnette's Montessori journey began with a toddler classroom observation.
- Witnessing children's independence inspired her to pursue Montessori training.
Lost Language, Reclaimed Culture
- Mariana Bissonnette had early Spanish exposure from her grandmother but wasn't encouraged to pursue bilingualism.
- This led to a feeling of cultural loss and motivated her to study Spanish later in life.
Accent Assumptions
- While studying abroad, people mistakenly assumed Mariana was fluent in Spanish due to her accent.
- She found it easier to speak Spanish when others didn't know English.