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Il Journal of Early Childhood Research ha recentemente evidenziato come la pedagogia Montessori supporti lo sviluppo cerebrale nei primi anni di vita <anchor>[10.4]</anchor>. Questo periodo è cruciale per l'apprendimento, e il metodo Montessori sembra fornire gli stimoli giusti per favorire una crescita sana e bilanciata.
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The _Journal of Early Childhood Research_ is a peer-reviewed journal that provides an international forum for childhood research, bridging cross-disciplinary areas and applying theory and research within the professional community. This reflects the world-wide growth in theoretical and empirical research on learning and development in early childhood and the impact of this on provision. The journal has particular relevance to policymakers and practitioners working in fields related to early childhood... [View full journal description](/description/ECR)

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- Susan Edwards
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