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The absorbent mind

Book • 1961
In "The Absorbent Mind," Maria Montessori elucidates her revolutionary perspective on childhood development, emphasizing the period from birth to age six as a crucial phase of "unconscious creation," where children effortlessly absorb knowledge from their environment.

Montessori underscores the importance of providing a prepared environment that caters to the child's innate curiosity and fosters independence.

She contrasts traditional educational methods, which often rely on rote memorization, with her approach that encourages self-directed learning through sensorial experiences.

The book highlights the child's capacity to construct their own understanding of the world when given the freedom to explore and manipulate their surroundings.

Montessori's insights challenge conventional notions of education, advocating for a nurturing and stimulating environment that respects the child's natural inclination towards learning.

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