Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into a fascinating topic: the role of imagination in the Montessori Elementary classroom. When we think of imagination, we often associate it with storytelling or make-believe play, but in Montessori education, imagination is a powerful tool for deep learning and exploration. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that imagination is essential for intellectual development, stating: Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and strength, use it to create. During the Elementary years, children transition from the sensorial learning of the Children’s House to a phase where they crave intellectual exploration. Unlike traditional education, which often separates creativity from academia, Montessori recognizes that imagination is key to understanding abstract concepts, from history to mathematics, science to geography. But how do we cultivate imagination in a meaningful way? Let’s explore.

Ver todos los episodios