{"tema_id":"46","string":"False fatigue","created":"2023-10-10 18:46:33","code":null,"notes":[{"@type":"Scope note (definition)","@lang":"en-US","@value":"False fatigue is a phenomenon observed in Montessori classrooms where children experience a period of restlessness or distraction before re-engaging with work in deep concentration. It has been observed that after a sustained period of focused work, children often become momentarily unsettled, leading some adults to mistakenly believe they need a break or redirection. However, if allowed to navigate this period of false fatigue independently, children naturally return to their work with even greater concentration and energy. Source: [Montessori Glossary Community Project] Bray, P. M., Cairdeas, B. A., and Dijk, R. (Eds.). (2026, Winter). Montessori Glossary Community Project. https:\/\/vocabulary.montessoriglossary.org (Retrieved [Month Day, Year]) https:\/\/www.montessoriglossary.org"}]}