Intrinsic Motivation in a Montessori Education

Children practicing Montessori math using bead chains to learn multiplication.

By Sarah Vang Children are born with an innate curiosity, a desire to learn and need to explore. That’s what makes children the way they are and why they come up with never-ending streams of questions about the world they are observing around them. That intrinsic motivation is the driving force behind a child’s early…

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Developing the Whole Child in Montessori Preschool

Montessori teacher observing a student completing a pouring activity with precision.

At a Montessori preschool, the primary focus is on developing a well-rounded individual. Montessori educators aim their attention at developing what is called the “whole child,” meaning physical, social, emotional, and cognitive aspects. Unlike traditional preschools which just focus on a child’s cognitive abilities, the Montessori approach to education values the human spirit and takes…

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