Time is a tricky concept for young children. This is especially for those in the first plane of development, that is under age 6. Often, time is just too abstract. Their days are numbered by the sun, by their routine, or by a familiar rhythm. They don't have a whole lot of time or attention for numbers on a calendar or clock. While this changes slowly as children get closer to the second plane of development and their powers for abstract thinking increase. But, even understanding all of that, the world runs on clocks, calendars and schedules. And, as a Montessori family, I want to help orient my first plane children to our family's schedule. The reality is there are certain days of the month or week that are special. And, celebrating and honoring those days is for everyone! How We Use Calendars with Our Young Montessori Children First, we want to make our discussions of time as concrete as possible for our young children. I don't just want to talk about numbers on a page,
