Play in Montessori Education

"As adults, we often consider play as a simple source of entertainment that occupies a child’s time. Play is more than what children do when they aren’t ‘working’ or what they do in their free time/break time. It is a fundamental aspect of their growth and development and should be encouraged and embraced for the crucial role it plays in the developing child."

Sarah Cummins, senior lecturer in education at Leeds Trinity University and Chairperson for the Montessori Society AMI (UK)

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