Translations:Maximum Effort (Montessori)/1/en

In Montessori education, Maximum Effort refers to the observable tendency of children to seek out challenges and exert considerable effort in their tasks, pushing the boundaries of their capabilities. Children seem to derive enjoyment from undertaking difficult work that tests their abilities and provides a sense of their growing power. For example, a young child might strain to carry a heavy tray or push a weighty wheelbarrow, while older children, given the freedom to choose their tasks, might prefer complex equations over simpler sums. This predilection for maximum effort reflects children's innate desire for growth and mastery.