Concentration (Montessori)

In Montessori education, Concentration refers to the child’s ability to focus attention on a task for an extended period, which Maria Montessori believed is crucial for learning and mastery.^[1] Inspired by the work of American psychologist William James, Montessori aimed to create learning environments that facilitate and enhance the child’s natural capacity for concentration.

Contents

• 1Montessori Quotes
• 2Research and Critiques
• 3Comparisons to Other Methods
• 4See Also
• 5Glossary of Montessori Terms
• 6Please help to translate this page into your local language
• 7References

Montessori Quotes

• “The first essential for the child’s development is concentration. The child who concentrates is immensely happy.”^[2]
• “The child’s development follows a path of successive stages of independence, and our knowledge of this must guide us in our behaviour towards him.”^[3]