NAMTA Journal 20/1 02 Creative Ability in Childhood

In The NAMTA Journal, Volume 20, Number 1, 1995, Winter

Pages: 5-11

This lecture discusses the creative ability of young children, asserting that educators must cultivate children's creative potential so that these abilities can develop and expand. Early childhood education also needs to take into account children's natural need for rules.

Author(s)
Montessori, Maria

Publisher: North American Montessori Teachers' Association

Type of Resource: Article

Language: English

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