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Passivity: Supporting Withdrawn and Shy Children in the Montessori Classroom Jan 01, 2026

It is our object to train the child for activity, for work, for doing good, and not for immobility or passivity. – Maria Montessori

In Montessori classrooms, passivity can be especially concerning. Independence, agency, and social engagement are foundational to healthy development—yet some children...

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