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Lillard, Angeline S. – NAMTA Journal, 2013
Although Montessori education is often considered a form of playful learning, Maria Montessori herself spoke negatively about a major component of playful learning--pretend play, or fantasy--for young children. In this essay, the author discusses this apparent contradiction: how and why Montessori education includes elements of playful learning…
Descriptors: Montessori Method, Play, Fantasy, Outcomes of Education