what are sensitive periods
By on 2016/02/11 in 10 Secrets of Montessori Education, 4. Sensitive Periods, Education in America. A sensitive period is a [childâs] burning fire of interest in something, during the period of time that a child acquires a new specific skill. ~Mary Ellen Maunz Ten Secrets of Montessori Maria Montessori uncovered secretsâten to be exact.