{"tema_id":"40","string":"Creativity and imagination","created":"2023-10-10 18:46:33","code":null,"notes":[{"@type":"Definition","@lang":"en","@value":"Creativity and imagination in Montessori education are nurtured through real-world exploration and meaningful experiences. Imagination is built upon a foundation of concrete, sensorial experiences, which enable children to imagine possibilities and engage in creative problem-solving. Activities such as storytelling, artistic expression, and hands-on experimentation provide opportunities for children to develop their imaginative faculties. Source: [Montessori Glossary Community Project] Bray, P. M., Amyot, B., and Dijk, R. (Eds.). (2026, Autumn). Montessori Glossary Community Project Thesaurus. https:\/\/vocabulary.montessoriglossary.org"}]}