Introduction to Cultural Album

Cultural Education Introduction to Cultural Album

Maria Montessori explained the importance of “Cosmic Education” for children when they were young because children would understand the world around them, feel peaceful, be respectful and productive in their society in the future. Maria Montessori called this section of nature and connection to the environment “Cosmic Education”. Montessori educators should ensure that children experience nature as much as possible and retain their connection with the natural world. the Montessori equipment, materials, and activities involve many possible natural materials such as plants, wood, water, and sand to help children keep their connection to nature and to appeal to their developing senses. Maria Montessori considered cosmic education the backbone of Montessori education because it influences all other curricular areas. Reading, Writing, math, and practical life skills will be learned effectively when they are related to science, geography, history, music, or art.
Children will learn about their planet Earth where they live through the sand paper globe, colored globe, and pictures. Also, they will know the beginning of the universe, the history of the solar system, and the names of planets. Children will go further to know about the continents and sing the song of continents. They will get exposed to different countries, different cultures, and different kinds of music. Besides, they will be educated about different kinds of animals, plants, and the life cycle. Children will grow up deeply connected with their world. In this way, they will appreciate the feeling of respect and responsibility towards their society, their environment, and their planet. Cosmic Education aims to sow seeds of knowledge in the children’s mind to make them creative.
Cosmic Education is the backbone of Montessori education that provides a complete, organized and integrated framework in which children can learn. It aims to educate children with different cultures about their world, have hands on experience of nature, and support the sense of respect and responsibility to the environment. Through this exploration of science, history, geography, art, and music; the children’s mind will open to endless facts that would encourage them to be anxious to learn and explore.

“The Cosmic theory recognizes in all creation a unifying plan upon which depend not only the different life forms, but also the evaluation of the earth itself”(Maria Montessori, 1989)
“Let us give the child a vision of the whole universe. The universe is an imposing reality, and an answer to all question. We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are a part of the Universe, and we are all connected with each other to form one whole unity” (Maria Montessori, 2007)

Bibliography
Montessori, M. (1967).The Discovery of the child. New York: The Random House Publishing Group
Montessori, M. (1989). The Child, Society and the World.

Bibliography: Montessori, M. (1967).The Discovery of the child. New York: The Random House Publishing Group Montessori, M. (1989). The Child, Society and the World.