Coordination of Movement (Montessori)

Coordination of Movement in Montessori education refers to the development and refinement of motor skills in early childhood.^[1] Through independent effort, a child improves their muscular coordination, achieving higher levels of autonomous functioning. Recognizing this developmental need, Montessori environments often feature activities that involve precise and meticulous movement.

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 child can only develop by means of experience in his environment. We call such experience ‘work’.^[2]
• “Movement, or physical activity, is thus an essential factor in intellectual growth, which depends upon the impressions received from outside.”^[3]