Maghen J. Fantasy and imagination. How Montessori explains the needs of children aged from 2.5 to 6 years
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Maghen J. Fantasy and imagination. How Montessori explains the needs of children aged from 2.5 to 6 years // Preschool Education Today. 2012, Issue 2 -
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Abstract
The progress of our civilization is based on the human imagination. That is why we want children to be creative and make efforts to develop their imagination. The article describes how a child under six years can develop creative abilities in the frame of Maria Montessori system. Visits of preschool establishment can change child’s mind. Through sensual experience in the mind of the child first representations appear. The natural activity of the child is based on the interest to the world that surrounds him. How can we support the development of creative thinking in these young children? First of all, by immersion of the child in the real world.