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 h English (en)In the context of Montessori education, '''Work''' refers to the self-initiated, purposeful activities of children. While these activities may appear to be play from an adult perspective, Maria Montessori considered them as the child's work, given the seriousness and concentration children often exhibit during these activities.<ref>Montessori, M. (1967). The Absorbent Mind. Clio Press.</ref> This perspective arises from an understanding that, from an evolutionary perspective, the extended period of childhood serves as a time for learning and experimenting in a relatively pressure-free environment.<ref>Groos, K. (1901). The Play of Man. D. Appleton and Company.</ref>