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Children’s Preference for Real Activities: Even Stronger in the Montessori Children’s House

Available from: University of Kansas Libraries

Publication: Journal of Montessori Research, vol. 4, no. 2

Pages: 1-9

Americas, Montessori method of education - Evaluation, North America, United States of America

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Abstract/Notes: In the United States, children are often given the opportunity to engage in pretend activities; many believe this kind of play benefits children’s development. Recent research has shown, though, that when children ages 4 to 6 are given a choice to do the pretend or the real version of 9 different activities, they would prefer the real one. The reasons children gave for preferring real activities often concerned their appreciation of the functionality; when children did prefer pretend activities, their reasons often cited being afraid of, not allowed to, or unable to do the real activity. Given that children in Montessori classrooms have more experience performing real, functional activities, in this study we asked if this preference for real activities is even stronger among children in Montessori schools. We also asked children to explain their preferences. The data are from 116 3- to 6-year-old children (M = 59.63 months, SD = 12.08 months; 68 female): 62 not in Montessori schools and 54 in Montessori schools. Children explained their preferences for pretendand real versions of 9 different activities. Children in Montessori schools preferred real activities even more than did children in other preschools, but all children explained their choices in similar ways. The implications of these results are discussed with regard to play in preschool classrooms.

Language: English

DOI: 10.17161/jomr.v4i2.7586

ISSN: 2378-3923

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English with Non-English Children in a Montessori House of Children [2]

Available from: Stadsarchief Amsterdam (Amsterdam City Archives)

Publication: Around the Child, vol. 4

Pages: 28-33

Children's House (Casa dei Bambini)

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Language: English

ISSN: 0571-1142

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To Save Displaced Children and Young Refugees: Montessori’s Early Initiatives for Children at Risk

Available from: Association Montessori Internationale

Publication: AMI Journal (2013-), vol. 2020

Pages: 18-25

Displaced communities, Refugees, White Cross (Croce Bianca)

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Language: English

ISSN: 2215-1249, 2772-7319

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Introverted Children, Extroverted Children

Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records

Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 3, no. 4

Pages: 4

Public Montessori

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Language: English

ISSN: 1071-6246

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English with Non-English Children in a Montessori House of Children [3]

Publication: Around the Child, vol. 6

Pages: 53-57

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Language: English

ISSN: 0571-1142

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The Education of Normal Children Together with Children Suffering from Various and Multiple Handicaps

Publication: Communications (Association Montessori Internationale, 195?-2008), vol. 1976, no. 1/2

Pages: 18–28

Children with disabilities, Inclusive education, Theodor Hellbrügge - Speeches, addresses, etc., Theodor Hellbrügge - Writings

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Abstract/Notes: Lecture given in Frankfurt, Germany, 1975

Language: English

ISSN: 0519-0959

Archival Material Or Collection

Box 11, Folder 50 - Manuscript Fragments, n.d. - "The New Children - A Miracle in Education / "The New Children - or - New Method"

Available from: Seattle University

Edwin Mortimer Standing - Biographic sources, Edwin Mortimer Standing - Writings

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Language: English

Archive: Seattle University, Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, Special Collections

Book

Talent for the future: social and personality development of gifted children: Proceedings of the Ninth world conference on gifted and talented children

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Language: English

Published: Assen, The Netherlands: Van Gorcum & Co., 1992

ISBN: 90-232-2656-9

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Primary Children [Writings by children in 9-12 class]

Publication: Montessori Matters

Pages: 6–7

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Language: English

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What's Eating Our Children: Eating Disorders in Young Children

Publication: Tomorrow's Child, vol. 1, no. 5

Pages: 8–9

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Abstract/Notes: An interview with Darlene M. Atkins

Language: English

ISSN: 1071-6246

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